Cabo Ocidental · South Africa

Stellenbosch

In the destination Cape Winelands.

In the photo: University of Stellenbosch and Jonkershoek mountains

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The city

What to expect from Stellenbosch.

Founded in 1679 by Governor Simon van der Stel, Stellenbosch is the second-oldest town in South Africa. The centre, known as the town of oaks, features Dorp Street with 18th-century houses, the Moederkerk church, the Village Museum in four restored houses, and the University of Stellenbosch campus with its botanical garden. In the surroundings are dozens of wine farms and the Jonkershoek reserve, with mountain trails.

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The local experience

What to see in Stellenbosch

Museum

Stellenbosch Village Museum

Four restored houses in the centre of Stellenbosch, dating from 1709 to the mid‑19th century, furnished to each period, with guides in period costume.

Nature reserve

Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

A valley of mountains about 9 km from Stellenbosch centre, with a circular road, fynbos trails and native forest and waterfalls.

Botanical garden

Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden

The university botanical garden in central Stellenbosch, with greenhouses for tropical plants, succulents and Cape native plants.

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