Forts & Castles · Al Batinah
Saham fort
حصن صحم الشامخ
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 45–90 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — but stairs and uneven stone throughout Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — watch children on open stairs and towers Source: editor · category default
- Opening hours Sat–Thu 08:00–14:00 Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
- Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 4 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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Safety notes
- Interiors can be hot and steps steep and uneven; go early and watch children on ramparts.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 2 h 6 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 177 km
- 25 mfrom Sohar · 30 km
- 1 h 38 mfrom Al Buraimi · 141 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Open year-round; go early in summer.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Saham fort
Saham fort is a fort in Al Batinah, Oman. Practical notes from open data: recorded opening hours are Sa-Th 08:00-14:00; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Saham new Souq centre, Royal Garden Sohar and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Al Batinah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours at Saham fort?
Sat–Thu 08:00–14:00 (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.
When is the best time to visit Saham fort?
Typically October–April for forts & castles. Open year-round; go early in summer.
How long do I need at Saham fort?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
How high is Saham fort?
About 4 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Saham fort?
In Al Batinah (OM-BS), Oman, at 24.1726, 56.8904 — near Saham new Souq centre, Royal Garden Sohar and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
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