Drinks Groot Drakenstein, Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
Boschendal
A place for a drink in Groot Drakenstein, Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Historic 1685 estate between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with tastings, a farm shop and picnics under oaks.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Tokara, 6.6 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Drinks · Wine
- Neighborhood
- Groot Drakenstein
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Tokara
Estate on the Helshoogte Pass with a restaurant, deli, olive oils and modern art over the vineyards.
Food · 6.6 km straight-line - 2Delaire Graff Estate
Hilltop estate on the Helshoogte Pass with wine tastings, art and wide views of the Simonsberg.
Drinks · 6.7 km straight-line - 3Babylonstoren
Cape Dutch farm with a huge working fruit and vegetable garden, a farm-to-table restaurant and wine cellar.
Food · 7.3 km straight-line - 4Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Mountain valley just outside Stellenbosch with trails to waterfalls and a scenic drive.
Outdoors · 11 km straight-line - 5Dorp Street
Oak-shaded street of Cape Dutch and Georgian houses in Stellenbosch's historic center.
Sight · 13 km straight-line - 6Franschhoek Wine Tram
Hop-on, hop-off tram and bus lines linking wine estates in the Franschhoek Valley.
Activity · 14 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Boschendal is a stop on our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
Boschendal is our only drinks pick in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Stellenbosch & Franschhoek guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek run from 16°C in July to 28°C in February; June is usually the wettest month. For Boschendal itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Stellenbosch & Franschhoek from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Stellenbosch & Franschhoek weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Boschendal, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Helshoogte Rd, Pniel, 7681, South Africa
- Coordinates
- -33.87749, 18.97273
- Destination
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, South Africa
- Website
- boschendal.com
Boschendal: quick answers
How much time do you need at Boschendal?
Plan on about 2 hours at Boschendal. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Boschendal?
Our pick: Afternoon.
Where is Boschendal?
Boschendal is at Helshoogte Rd, Pniel, 7681, South Africa, in Groot Drakenstein. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Boschendal?
Boschendal appears on Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Boschendal to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek.
Plan Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Stellenbosch & Franschhoek weather by month
- Cape Town to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 40 km straight-line
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek to Knysna & Plettenberg Bay 386 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
- Spier Wine Farm Activity
- Huguenot Monument Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.