52 Places of Interest in the Cape Winelands
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National Monuments
Afrikaanse Taal Monument
Known simply as the Taal monument or Afrikaans language monument, the most famous Afrikaans icon, die Afrikaanse Taalmonument, sits on Paarl rock, erected in 1975 to commemorate the semi centenary of Afrikaans as an official language, separate from ...
Museums
Afrikaanse Taalmuseum (Language Museum)
The Afrikaanse Taalmuseum (language museum) in Paarl, set on the banks of the Berg River, and roughly 50 kilometres north east of Cape Town, is at once associated with the Afrikaanse Taalmuseum, and a dedication to the Afrikaans language. The Afrikaans ...
Nature Reserves
Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve
Just outside Stellenbosch, lying in the beautiful Jonkershoek Valley, is Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve. It is a particularly scenic nature reserve set on the Eerste River with the Stellenbosch Mountain in the background and SAFCOL plantations and ...
Landmarks / Museums
Boekenhoutskloof House
Boekenhoutskloof wine estate produces a couple of well-known wines - The Wolftrap, Porcupine Ridge and The Chocolate Block. It lies in the farthest corner of the Franschhoek valley. The farm has been here since 1776 ...
Mountain Passes / Mountain Reserves / World Heritage Sites
Boland Mountain Complex
The Boland Mountain Complex includes the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve, Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, and Limietberg Nature Reserve. About 40 km to the east of Cape Town, ...
Wine Estates
Bottelary Hills Wine Estates
Nestled amidst the idyllic beauty of the Cape Winelands is the Bottelary Hills region, home to a number of acclaimed wine farms as well as to the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy. This area (including Stellenbosch) was founded by explorer Simon ...
Museums
Burgerhuis Museum
The Burgerhuis, a cultural museum in Stellenbosch, is one of a group of historical buildings that surround the village green, also know as the Braak. Stellenbosch’s village green was laid out as early as 1703 as a parade ground that today lies at the ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Miscellaneous
Butterfly World
Butterfly World, the largest butterfly park in South Africa, lies at the cross roads of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Wellington, just off the N1 at exit 47, near a little village known as Klapmuts. A visit to Butterfly World is a stop that takes little ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Landmarks / Popular Tourist Routes / Uniquely South African / World Heritage Sites
Cape Floral Region
Cape Floristic Region is a South African UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in the Western Cape Province, South Africa also known as The Cape Floral ...
Entertainment / Landmarks
Cape Town Film Studios
Cape Town Film Studios lie on the edge of Cape Town, just off the N2 where it meets Baden Powell Drive. Almost everyone in Cape Town knows the studio because of the two pirate ships alongside the N2. There is reportedly a beach-side village ...
Nature Reserves
Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve
Lying within the Western Cape's Cape Floral Kingdom, the 322 030 hectare Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve (CWBR) lies roughly 40 km east of Cape Town. It was officially registered by UNESCO in September 2007. The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve is ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Champion Trees
It is difficult to believe, when you first stroll down the predominantly oak-lined streets of Stellenbosch, that not every tree is a champion tree. There are so many of them and they tower above you, obviously decades old ...
Golf Courses
De Zalze Golf Club
Course architect Peter Matkovich, designer of the Leopard Rock, Arabella & Pinnacle Point course to name a few, has created a stunning course and succeeded in creating an course where accuracy is valued above all else. Challenges include the ...
Golf Courses
Devonvale Golf Course
Nestled in the Bottelary Valley Hills, just 5 minutes outside of the Stellenbosch, Devonvale is a championship golf course that was originally designed by Ken Elkin, a favourite course architect who designed the more notable of Western Cape courses. In ...
Landmarks
Dorp Street
Dorp Street is a particularly delightful, and historically rich, road along which to wander when in Stellenbosch. If you enjoy walking (and who doesn't like to stroll through a country village) then this part of the 'old town' of Stellenbosch with its ...
Mountain Passes
Du Toitskloof Pass
Du Toitskloof Pass lies on the R101 between Paarl and Worcester, although these days most people are not even aware they're on the pass for they opt to use the Huguenot Tunnel, which means you shave a significant 11 kilometres off the original drive. You ...
Popular Tourist Routes / Wine Estates
Franschhoek Food and Wine Route
Franschhoek Wine Valley Food and Wine Route includes the restaurants and wine estates that fall into the Franschhoek valley, even if these borders have relaxed somewhat to include the R45 between Klapmuts and Simondium. Already regarded as the 'gourmet ...
Museums
Franschhoek Motor Museum
If you are even vaguely into cars, then the Franschhoek Motor Museum is worth a visit. Over 400 vehicles that range from the Beeston Motro Tricycle (1898) to the 2003 Ferrari model, there is something to make everyone drool, even if you're not an ardent ...
Mountain Passes
Franschhoek Pass
Completely closed off from the rest of the world on its eastern flank by the Franschhoek Mountains, the town of Franschhoek is accessible via only two routes: Route 45 from either Stellenbosch or Paarl, or south-east of Franschhoek via the Franschhoek ...
Wine Estates
Franschhoek Wine Estates
Franschhoek has been one of South Africa’s chief wine-making regions for centuries, and this history permeates every element of the town. Historical architecture adds to the experience of sampling some of the world’s finest wines for a truly memorable ...
Cape Winelands as a destination
In the neighbourhood
Du Toitskloof, Franschhoek, Gouda, Groot Drakenstein, Klapmuts, Paarl, Pniel, Simondium, Stellenbosch, Tulbagh, Wellington
Staying Overnight
Homestead at Oldenburg Vineyards
Homestead at Oldenburg Vineyards offers luxury accommodation at the Oldenburg Vineyards in Stellenbosch. Enjoy exclusive use of the entire villa ...
La Cotte House
Situated on the La Cotte Estate in the Franschhoek Valley, La Cotte House offers self catering accommodation for 16 guests. The main house sleeps...
Le Jardin Villa
Le Jardin Villa (sleeps eight guests) is set against the vineyard backdrop of heritage-rich Stellenbosch. The manor house has three en-suite bedr...
The Last Word Franschhoek
This opulent 5 star hotel offers 3 double rooms with private patio gardens and 3 suites (two of which have access to private pools), all rooms ha...
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel
Offering 5 beautiful houses ranging from a romantic double-storey for two; to a Cape Dutch style house sleeping up to four, and featuring four in...
Fransmanshuijs
Fransmanshuijs offers accommodation in a luxurious hilltop farmhouse, located in the picturesque Devon Valley – a coveted countryside setting bet...
Grande Plaisir Villa
Located only 10 minutes walk from Franschhoek village centre, Grande Plaisir Villa is an upmarket self-catering holiday villa. From this magnific...
The Light House Boutique Suites
The Light House Boutique Suites, offering the best in luxury accommodation, is situated in Paarl, a beautiful valley with ancient soils and a div...
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