Stellenbosch
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Stellenbosch is a town in South Africa's Western Cape, about 50 kilometres east of Cape Town. It's one of the oldest settlements in the region and has about 125,000 inhabitants, making it a rather large town.
The Stellenbosch Info website offers many details about the town and region, with info about activities, sights and accommodation.
Sights and Activities
Stellenbosch is mainly known, together with Paarl and Franschhoek, for its wines. The Cape Winelands are a popular area for people wanting to visit wineries and taste some of the best wines in the country, or even the world.
There even is a Stellenbosch Wine Route. Especially the Cabernet Sauvignon is of great quality and internationally known. For more informaton, check the official Stellenbosch Wine Valley and Tourist Information website.
The Stellenbosch Museum is interesting enough to spend an hour or so.
Events and Festivals
- Cheese festival - April
- Stellenbosch Food and Wine Festival -August
- Stellenbosch Young Wine Show - August
- Music and Arts festival September through October
- Van der Stel Festival - October
- Strawberry Festival - October
- Blaauwklippen Blending Competition - October
- Fine Food and Wine Festival - December
Getting There
By Plane
Cape Town International Airport is the nearest interational airport with dozens of airlines serving hundreds of destinations throughout the world.
By Train
Metro Rail has a train from Cape Town, via Belville.
By Car
Stellenbosch is easily reached by car along the R310 route, east out of Cape Town. Paarl and Franschhoek are an hour away as well, in northern and eastern direction respectively.
By Bus
Check the websites of the South African bus companies Greyhound South Africa, Intercape and Translux for more information. There are buses from the main hostels in Cape Town as well.
Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
By Foot
Most of the town itself is easily explored on foot.
By Bike
Sleep
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Seasons | 60 van der Stel Street | Guesthouse | - |
| Banghoek Place | 193 Banghoek Road | Guesthouse | 83 |
| De Oude Meul | 10a Mill Street Stellenbosch Winelands | Guesthouse | - |
| Life & Leisure | 20 Van Riebeeck Street | Apartment | - |
| Magnolia Place | 11 Culemborg crescent | Guesthouse | 78 |
| Stellenbosch Traveller's Lodge | no 8 cnr of dorp and stadler street Stellenbosch | Hostel | 47 |
| Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge | 12 Market Street Stellenbosch 7600 | Hostel | 79 |
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