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Dorp Street

A sight in Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Dorp Street in Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
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Why go

Oak-shaded street of Cape Dutch and Georgian houses in Stellenbosch's historic center.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, alongside 2 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Delaire Graff Estate, 6.4 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Stellenbosch Central
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Delaire Graff Estate

    Hilltop estate on the Helshoogte Pass with wine tastings, art and wide views of the Simonsberg.

    Drinks · 6.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Tokara

    Estate on the Helshoogte Pass with a restaurant, deli, olive oils and modern art over the vineyards.

    Food · 6.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Spier Wine Farm

    One of the oldest farms in the Cape, with tastings, picnics, Segway tours and Creative Block art.

    Activity · 7.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

    Mountain valley just outside Stellenbosch with trails to waterfalls and a scenic drive.

    Outdoors · 7.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Boschendal

    Historic 1685 estate between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with tastings, a farm shop and picnics under oaks.

    Drinks · 13 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Babylonstoren

    Cape Dutch farm with a huge working fruit and vegetable garden, a farm-to-table restaurant and wine cellar.

    Food · 14 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Dorp Street is a stop on our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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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 Dorp Street itself, we suggest: Morning.

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 Dorp Street, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Dorp St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Coordinates
-33.93960, 18.85634
Destination
Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, South Africa

Dorp Street: quick answers

How much time do you need at Dorp Street?

Plan on about an hour at Dorp Street. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Dorp Street?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Stop at Oom Samie se Winkel, a general store open since the early 1900s.

Is Dorp Street free?

Yes, we list Dorp Street as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Dorp Street?

Dorp Street is at Dorp St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Dorp Street?

Dorp Street appears on Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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