Swiss Farm
in Cape Winelands District Municipality of Western Cape, South Africa
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Cape Town International Airport (29 mi) - Robertson Airport (46 mi)
- Overberg Airport (78 mi)
- Langebaanweg Airport (86 mi)
- Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport (94 mi)
- Vredendal Airport (162 mi)
- Cape Floral Region Protected Areas (Unesco heritage, 43 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- -33.937 and 19.111 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- S -33° 56' 11" and E 19° 6' 39"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Rand - ZAR
- Spoken languages:
- Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 01:13 PM (Friday)
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:25 am and 5:54 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- 22.221 and -159.561 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Haena - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-05-10 08:04:54
Discover Swiss Farm
Swiss Farm in Cape Winelands District Municipality (Western Cape) is a city in South Africa about 784 mi (or 1,262 km) south-west of Pretoria, the country's capital city.
Local time in Swiss Farm is now 01:13 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 6 airports in the vicinity of Swiss Farm, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in South Africa is Cape Town International Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 47 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in a distance of 43 mi (or 69 km), West. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Paarl, Stellenbosch, Caledon, Worcester and Hermanus. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F
| Morning Temperature | 10°C / 51 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
| Night Temperature | 12°C / 54 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 7% |
| Air Humidity | 75% |
| Air Pressure | 1010 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 65% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Saturday, 11th of May 2024
15°C (59 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.
Sunday, 12th of May 2024
15°C (59 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Monday, 13th of May 2024
20°C (68 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa
L'ERMITAGE FRANSCHHOEK CHATEAU & VILLAS
Leeu House
Akademie Street Guesthouses
Leeu Estates
The Last Word Franschhoek
Holden Manz Country House
The Ivy Apartments
Petit Plaisir Cottage
Ashbourne House Guest House
Videos from this area
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Franschhoek Wine Farms & Tasting - Cape Winelands, South Africa
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AvJstudio ShowCase - Holden Manz guest house
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Franschhoek - Cape Winelands, South Africa
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Franschhoek Pass, Africa
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La Clé des Montagnes - Luxury Accommodation in Franschhoek -- Franschhoek's best kept secret!
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Paragliding Franschhoek (Süd Afrika) in 3D
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Franschhoek Fires Part 1 High Quality. Huey Choppers in Action
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Franschhoek Fire Part 2 High Quality. Huey Helicopters In Action
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Franschhoek Winelands Town Western Cape
Short video showcasing Franschhoek, the Western Cape's food and wine captial. Visit wine estates, dine at one of South Africa's top restaurants or go shopping along the main street. Copyright...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Le Quartier Français
Le Quartier Français is a restaurant and hotel in Franschhoek, South Africa near Stellenbosch. The property has thirteen rooms, eight suites and a cottage that overlook a landscaped garden with a natural pool. The restaurant ranked 41st in the Elite Traveler World's Top Restaurants Guide 2012, and 36th best restaurant in the world in Restaurant magazine's Top 50 in 2011. The chef is Margot Janse. It is regarded as the best restaurant in Africa and the Middle East.
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- Paarl
- Stellenbosch
- Caledon
- Worcester
- Hermanus
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- Malmesbury
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- Piketberg
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- Swellendam
- Vredenburg
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- Vredendal
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- Prince Albert
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