When you hear the name Stellenbosch, most people also think Good Wine!

 

The Stellenbosch Wine Route is probably the most famous wine route in South Africa, and here wine lovers can spend long hours pleasing their taste-buds with some of the finest wines available. South African wines are globally recognized as amongst the best in the world.

 

The route includes 106 cellars in the Wine of Origin area, and most of these are open to the public.

 

 

 

 

Stellenbosch University is internationally recognized and boasts a proud education and sport heritage. Africa’s first microsatellite, SUNSAT, launched in 1999, was designed and manufactured by Stellenbosch University.

 

Students nicknamed the university Maties and, while some claim the nickname to come from the color of their maroon rugby jerseys (the word “tamatie” is Afrikaans for tomato), the name is much more likely to be a derivative of the Afrikaans colloquialism matie (meaning "buddy" or "mate") originally used diminutively by the students of the University of Cape Town's precursor, the South African College.

 

Amongst others, Maties have produced more than 155 rugby Springboks over the years, a very proud tradition indeed!

 

 

Stellenbosch offers something for everybody. From lovers of our historical and architectural heritage to outdoor activities for even the most adventure minded visitors!

 

Hiking trials range from easy (5.3km scenic) to challenging (17.1km Panorama Trial) and the 18km Swartboskloof Trial. Stellenbosch is also an important cultural centre and offers many galleries and museums with wonderful art collections. The Stellenbosch Conservatoire is the oldest music school in South Africa.

 

 

You will find really wonderful golf courses in Stellenbosch. A couple of them are:

 

Stellenbosch Golf Course

Strand Road (R44) Stellenbosch    www.stellenboschgolfclub.com 

 

Pearl Valley Golf Estate

Wemmershoek Road (R301 between Paarl & Franschoek)   www.pearlvalley.co.za

 

Erinvale Golf Estate

Lourensford Road, Somerset West   www.erinvale.co.za 

 

De Zalze Golf Course

Off the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West   www.golfdezalze.com

 

Devonvale Golf Estate

Bottelary Road, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch   www.devonvale.co.za 

 

 

TOY & MINIATURE MUSEUM

 

website: http://www.museum.org.za

tel: 021-886 7888

 

VILLAGE MUSEUM

 

Open: Mon - Sat and public holidays: 09:30 - 17:00

Sundays and religious holidays: 14:00 - 17:00

Closed: Good Friday and Christmas Day

 

website: http://www.museums.org.za/stellmus

tel: 021-887 2902

 

ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET

Once a month (normally the 3rd Saturday).

 

tel: 084 511 7721

contact: Tanya Cox