Tourist area which lies on the path to the SSB (Soloâ € "Seloâ €" Borobudur) is famous for its beautiful mountain scenery and has a cool air temperature. Before it is built into a tourist area, Ketep been frequently visited by many visitors who want to enjoy the panoramic beauty of the mountains.

Development of tourist areas Ketep initiated by the Governor of Central Java, Mardiyanto, and inaugurated by President Megawati on 17 October 2002. Since inaugurated, areas designated as tourist attractions Ketep kegunungapian. To support that image, in Ketep has built various facilities associated with the ins and outs kegunungapian, such as Volcano and Volcano Theatre Centre.

Ketep tourist attraction famous for its mountain scenery is truly stunning. Ketep panoramic beauty can be enjoyed from the terrace / courtyard Panca Arga. From this courtyard, visitors can see five big mountain scenery in Central Java, namely Merapi, Merbabu, Sindoro, Cleft, and Slamet. In addition, a row of small mountains like Telomoyo, Andong, Dieng, and the hills Menoreh can also be seen from this place. Once satisfied to see the beauty panorama of mountains, visitors can go down and sit in the gazebo-gazebo that has been provided, enjoying the cool air while enjoying the beautiful expanse of agricultural land.

Besides having a beautiful mountain scenery, the tourist area of Ketep privilege can also be seen from the means of support it has, the Volcano and the Volcano Theatre Centre. Volcano Theatre is located in the front yard Panca Arga and opened in 2003. Buildings are increasingly emphasized as a tourist attraction Ketep kegunungapian is able to accommodate approximately 80 people. Inside this building, visitors will be treated to a 45-minute length movies that explore the volcanic activity of Mount Merapi, which is most active volcanoes in Indonesia. The film begins with a theoretical explanation of the process of formation of Mount Merapi. Then proceed with an explanation of the important parts of this mountain, about climbing activity, an explanation of the various monitoring equipment mounted on the body of the mountain, as well as the events of the 2006 eruption of Mount Merapi. Furthermore, the film ends with a view of people's activities around the slopes of Mount Merapi pascaletusan.

Excursions in Ketep become more complete if the visitors were entering the building Volcano Centre. Volcano House Centre glance looks like a catacomb. The main door of the building which occupies an area is located right in the front parking lot. , visitors will be treated to details of information related to kegunungapian in various formats.?Inside the building is 550 m  Starting from the general information about volcanoes in terms of geological aspects presented in the form of drawings, photographs, and maps in large format. Furthermore, visitors can explore and enjoy a wide collection of volcanoes in Indonesia through a multimedia computer device.

By using this tool, visitors can see different views of Mount Merapi and miniature in size is quite large. This tool also provides a menu of volcanic disaster mitigation activities. In this section, visitors will be invited to directly operate the monitoring equipment and the detection of volcanic phenomena. In tourist areas there are different Ketep accommodation facilities and amenities, including: restaurants, food stalls, praying, toilets / latrines, fruit stalls, souvenir stalls, shelters (resting place), and others.

To reach this tourist area, visitors can use private vehicles or public transport. If using public transport, the journey can be reached from the direction of the direction of Semarang and Yogyakarta. If the direction of Semarang, visitors can use the bus department Semarangâ € "Yogyakarta, whereas if the direction of Yogyakarta majoring visitors can use the bus Yogyakartaâ €" Semarang. Both of the direction of Semarang and Yogyakarta, visitors can get off at junction Blabak. From Blabak, proceed to the bus reached the junction of the Ancient Son Sawangan. From Sawangan, visitors can use a pink minibus which will deliver up to the front of the tourist area Ketep.