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In 1971, Stellenbosch became the first wine region in South Africa to establish a wine route as an organised network of wineries for visitors. Today the town - with its compelling mix of world class wine and food offerings balanced with history, culture and spectacular natural beauty - provides a coordinated network of more than 150 wineries, each offering a unique cellar-door experience for the wine lover and visitor. The five sub-routes each has its own wine styles, climates and geographic location.
When one thinks of Stellenbosch, many pictures emerge... beautiful landscapes, historic buildings, oak-lined streets and, of course, wine. Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa and is widely regarded as the wine capital of our nation.
The university town of Stellenbosch has a very active community, and thrill seekers can choose from well-developed mountain biking and trail runs and events. Visitors can hike and fish in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, or try horse riding and a variety of nature encounters on farms in the area.
The opportunities for adventure are endless, and there are many specialist shops catering to sportspeople in town.
The Stellenbosch winelands are a joy to visit any time of year, boasting fabulous wines, cool shady spots during the warm summer months or roaring fire-places where guests can enjoy a delicious glass of Stellenbosch red to drive the chills away during winter, slick, professionally run wine estates, some of the country’s finest restaurants and beautiful a countryside.
Stellenbosch was the first region to establish a formal route among South African wineries, a route which has gone on to become one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations - a picturesque journey that will make you long for wine and adventures.
150 wine farms decorate the vine-swept landscape, many of them historical farms with achingly beautiful Cape Dutch manor houses, gardens, hotels and fine-dining restaurants.
The wine route in Stellenbosch has been divided into five sub-routes by virtue of their user-friendliness as opposed to official wards, wine styles, or geographical location. This bite-size approach helps visitors get the most out of their winelands experiences on a route that caters to history buffs, golfers, families, romantic couples, nature lovers, gourmands, casual quaffers and serious pilgrims of the grape.
Visitors to Stellenbosch are spoilt for choice when it comes to options for relaxation. Many guesthouses and hotels offer on-site spa facilities to residents and visitors.
The Lanzerac Hotel & Spa is a favourite, as well as the pool and treatment rooms at Majeka House. Stellenbosch is also home to the Rustenburg Hydro, which is well known for its detox and relaxation packages. Visitors can also book treatments at a variety of walk-in beauty salons scattered throughout town.
The town also offers a number of gyms, and yoga and martial arts studios.
Architecture in Stellenbosch reflects over three centuries of occupation, including Dutch, Georgian and Victorian influences. There are a number of museums and places of interest to visit along the oak-lined streets. Explore arts and craft shops or coffee shops, or simply stroll along the streets soaking up the atmosphere of this vibrant university town.
Blend your own wine
Eat at a top 10 fine dining restaurant, or enjoy a relaxed picnic
Explore a wine-and-salt pairing, or wine and ice cream (many different options available)
Spend a day in the Winelands with your family (family-friendly destinations with lots to do for kids of all ages)
Hiking and cycling trails (mountain biking, social cycling and hiking routes available)
Enjoy a wellness experience at one of the many spas around Stellenbosch and the Winelands
Stellenbosch boasts a large number of activities for art lovers (outdoor sculpture exhibitions, many galleries and farms offering art routes walks, etc.)
Spend a romantic weekend in the Winelands
The Stellenbosch Wine Routes plays host to a number of festivals, carnivals and events throughout the year. Most notable would be the Stellenbosch Wine Festival early in the year, as well as the Harvest Festival with its colourful parade through the town's streets. Watch the press for a multitude of events, and don’t miss out!
You may belong to the group who bounded into the New Year, resolving to enjoy a Dry January.
Or you may belong to a second group of South Africans, summoned to a family meeting by Uncle Cyril and unilaterally informed that you too would be practicing Dry January.
If you're longing for an adult beverage and an excuse to get out of the house, our wineries have responded with some delicious mocktails and mocktail and food pairings.
In the Middle Ages wax seals were used to authenticate documents. South Africa’s own sustainability wine seal does a similar job. The seal guarantees that the information on the bottle label about the variety, vintage and origin of the wine is accurate and that the wine has been grown and made in an environmentally friendly way. To date, South Africa is the only country in the world with such an all-encompassing guarantee.
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Nearby farms: Jc Le Roux , Pongrácz , Skilpadvlei ,
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Nearby farms: Hidden Valley Wines , Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards , Peter Falke ,
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Nearby farms: Yonder Hill Wines , Vergelegen Wines , Le Riche Wines ,
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Nearby farms: Hartenberg , Kunjani Wines , Simonsig Estate ,
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Nearby farms: Vredenheim , Kleine Zalze , Longridge Wine Estate ,
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Nearby farms: Neil Ellis Wines , Louisvale Wines , TOKARA ,
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Nearby farms: Hartenberg , Bellevue Wine Estate , Kunjani Wines ,
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Nearby farms: Audacia Wines , Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards , Peter Falke ,
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Nearby farms: Pongrácz , Aaldering Vineyards & Wines , Skilpadvlei ,
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Nearby farms: Ernst Gouws & Co , Kanonkop Wine Estate , Simonsig Estate ,
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Nearby farms: De Waal Wines , De Toren Private Cellar , Saxenburg Wine Estate ,
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Nearby farms: Waterford Estate , Vriesenhof , Kleine Zalze ,
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Nearby farms: Vriesenhof , Waterford Estate , CAVALLI Wines ,
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Nearby farms: Simonsig Estate , Bellevue Wine Estate , Babylons Peak ,
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Nearby farms: Delaire Graff , Neil Ellis Wines , Villiera Wines ,
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Nearby farms: TOKARA , Louisvale Wines , Delaire Graff ,
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Nearby farms: Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards , Peter Falke , Hidden Valley Wines ,
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Nearby farms: Villiera Wines , Post House Vineyards , CAVALLI Wines ,
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Nearby farms: Delaire Graff , Louisvale Wines , TOKARA ,
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Nearby farms: Jc Le Roux , Aaldering Vineyards & Wines , Skilpadvlei ,
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Nearby farms: Villiera Wines , Longridge Wine Estate , CAVALLI Wines ,
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Nearby farms: Stellenrust Wine Estate , Hidden Valley Wines , Audacia Wines ,
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Nearby farms: De Toren Private Cellar , De Waal Wines , Jordan Wine Estate ,
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Nearby farms: Kunjani Wines , Babylons Peak , Laibach ,
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Nearby farms: Stellenbosch Hills , De Toren Private Cellar , Pongrácz ,
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Nearby farms: Laibach , Simonsig Estate , Babylons Peak ,
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Nearby farms: Meerlust , Stellenbosch Hills , De Toren Private Cellar ,
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Nearby farms: Lanzerac , Delaire Graff , TOKARA ,
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Nearby farms: Skilpadvlei , Spier Wine Farm , De Toren Private Cellar ,
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Nearby farms: Rust en Vrede Wine Estate , Audacia Wines , Hidden Valley Wines ,
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Nearby farms: Peter Falke , Hidden Valley Wines , Audacia Wines ,
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Nearby farms: Le Riche Wines , Meerlust , Spier Wine Farm ,
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Nearby farms: Longridge Wine Estate , Post House Vineyards , CAVALLI Wines ,
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Nearby farms: CAVALLI Wines , Kleine Zalze , Post House Vineyards ,
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Nearby farms: Keermont Vineyards , Waterford Estate , Kleine Zalze ,
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Nearby farms: Keermont Vineyards , Vriesenhof , Kleine Zalze ,
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Nearby farms: Avontuur Wine Estate , Vergelegen Wines , Le Riche Wines ,
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Nearby farms: Groenland Wines , Saxenburg Wine Estate , Jordan Wine Estate ,