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Somerset West Attractions
A town encircled by exquisite mountains and hills covered in vineyards, with views of the nearby ocean, sandy beaches, this is Swest, (Somerset West for purists). It is a veritable paradise for all who appreciate scenic beauty, wine and fruit, decadent cuisine, hospitality, good taste and sense of history.
With a mountain and nature reserve on our doorstop we have reason to be both grateful and proud - and that we are!
The Helderberg has over 30 wine estates that form part of the Wine Route. These estates vary in what they have to offer, but each will be a wonderful and unique experience.
You are spoiled for choice if golf is your game. Somerset West has truly magnificent golf courses where you can enjoy a day of sporting excellence in a picturesque setting!
Lourensford Wine Estate »
If you're a local or a visitor to Somerset West you just cannot afford to miss out on a day of relaxation, taste senstation and tranquility.
Vergelegen, meaning "situated far away", was granted to the Governor of the Cape in 1700 and the property has had a long and fascinating history since that time. Willem Adriaan Van der Stel, a man of divergent interests, transformed the uncultivated land into a veritable paradise. He planted vines, camphor trees and oaks, laid out fruit orchards and orange groves, and introduced cattle and sheep.
We are incredibly fortunate to have a dramatic theatre that we can be proud of. The Playhouse theatre plays host to top class productions throughout the year including national and local shows of both drama and dance.
Enjoy a day of family fun amongst monkeys, birds and other farmyard animals.