Linow Lake, The Colourful Lake

A small lake with high sulfur ingredients, the bubbles in the side of lake transmit hot water vapour. Lake color has change of light and depicts a view. The light shadow is blue, green, turquoise, etc. It is located to the east of Kelurahan Lahendong, Tomohon City, North Celebes, Indonesia.

The colors in this highly sulphurous lake constantly change depending on the light and viewing perspective. Many species of large and small birds make their home around the lake and the grassed area to one side is a very pleasant spot to take a picnic lunch. Be carefull for bubbling mud holes at the edge of the lake, or you will end up with serious burns.

A footpath has been made at the edge of the lake.


As you walk along the path, you can enjoy a lot of animals endemic to Sulawesi, such as Belibis, White Swans and many insects called "sayok" or "komo". Seriti birds flying above the surface of the lake increase the beauty of the lake. The hot water spring around the lake should become one of your choices to visit.

You can take a rest while drinking a cup of coffee and enjoy traditional cookies from the Cafe Coffee. Or you can sit on the wooden terrace sheltered by the pine trees, while gazing at the beauty of the lake and surrounding nature. Tweet