Wine estates & Cape Dutch charm
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch · Cape Winelands town of oak & wine
At the heart of the Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch is a graceful university town of oak-lined streets and whitewashed Cape Dutch homesteads, ringed by some of South Africa's finest wine estates and dramatic blue mountains.
Top sightsSights
Wine estates
Dozens of world-class wineries offer tastings among the vines.
Dorp Street
A preserved avenue of Cape Dutch and Victorian architecture.
Stellenbosch Village Museum
Historic houses spanning three centuries of Cape life.
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Mountain hiking and biking trails just outside town.
Botanical Garden
The university’s small, lovely garden of Cape flora.
What to eatFood
Wine-estate dining
Farm-to-table menus paired with estate vintages.
Biltong
Air-dried spiced meat, the national snack.
Koeksister
A syrup-soaked plaited doughnut.
Good to know
- Use a wine tram or hired driver so everyone can taste.
- It’s a 45-minute drive from Cape Town, easy as a day trip.
- Pair with neighbouring Franschhoek for more estates.
Getting there
Nearest airport is Cape Town International (CPT); Stellenbosch is a 45-minute drive or short train ride east.
Next city
Cape Town