Things to do in and around Swellendam

Main Attractions | Places of Interest | Restaurants/Coffee Shops | Activities

Bontebok Tours & Travel - http://www.bontebok.co.za/
This is your one stop tourism-shop. *Accommodation bookings *Guided tours in and around Swellendam *Horse Riding *River Cruises *Canoeing *Abseiling *Gliding *Sunset Cruises *Quad Biking *Whale Watching *Shark Diving *Charter Flights
Contact us at: 028-5143650 or e-mail us at info@bontebok.co.za

Chocolat ect.
Something to experience… A variety of Belgium Chocolates, French Nougats and chocolate gift packs. Kapula candles, local jams, nuts and gifts also for sale.
Business hours: Mon-Sat 9:00-13:00
23 Swellengrebel Street
Tel: 028-5143650

Arabesque Interior Art & Craft
If you are a lover of African hand Painted Stoneware, this is the shop to visit. Marelize, the owner of the shop is an interior designer and can give you excellent advice.
Business hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00 Sat 9:00-13:00
23 Swellengrebel Street

Exquisite Jewels
This shop is the only of it’s kind in Swellendam. Specializing in hand crafted jewelry, including the rare Tanzanite stone. Make sure to visit this shop for designer jewelry, diamonds and more.
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9:00-18:00
23 Swellengrebel Street

Sulina Faerie Sanctuary
Visit the continent of Sulina, a magical faerie and garden display. The sanctuary is dedicated to the protection and preservation of all positive energies. You are invited to a faerie-nuf experience.
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 9:00-17:00
37 Buitekant Street
Tel: 028-5141786

Dutch Reformed Church
In 1798 the first Dutch Reformed congregation was established and after the church was built the village grew rapidly. View the beautiful old building from the main road to see the blend of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Cape styles.
Side door is open Mon-Fri 9:00-16:30. R5 donation.
Tel: 028-5141225

Swellendam Alive
On view in the Old Goal Complex is a wide range of fine locally produced hand made products comprising: *Screen printed textiles & products *Beadwork *Hand made Paper *Wooden Products *Garden furniture & décor items from alien vegetation
Business hours: Mon-Sat
Old Goal Complex, 26 Swellengrebel Street

Ngena Trading Post
An interesting shop to buy handcrafts. This shop is owned by a local artist, Annemarie Burger. Exhibiting paintings of 16 local artists. Ostrich products, pewter work, furniture and hand painted cloths, all done locally.
Business hours: Mon-Sat 9:00-18:00
19 Swellengrebel Street

Bloukop Gallery
A unique mix of high quality African and international artifacts and artwork. There is a strong emphasis on sculptures and other work from west and central Africa.
Business hours: Mon-Wed 9:00-21:00 Thurs-Sun 9:00-17:00
Old Goal Complex, 26 Swellengrebel Street

Penny Lane - http://www.deadduck.co.za/ads/pennylane/
This craft, souvenir and framing shop is situated on the main road in the business centre. Houses a good collection of Swellendam and Southern African souvenirs. *Local Wood Work *Mohair Products *Framed curios *Leather shoes *Ostrich products *Wilderbraam Liqueur
Business hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-17:00 Sat 8:30-12:30
75 Voortrek Street
Tel: 028-5142180

Sugar & Spice
Sugar and spice is a craft and coffee shop. Interesting gifts and crafts for every taste. Crafts from Kenya African masks Instruments Postcards wooden ornaments
Open 7 days a week: 8:00-17:00
17 Voortrek Street, next to Toyota Garage
Te:l 028-5141942

Bloom Store Art & Living
Specializing in art and African crafts and paintings from various artists in the Western Cape. There are always a couple of artist’s work on display. Interesting vases, tin crafts and local furniture.
Business hours: 7 days a week 10:00-17:00
276 Voortrek Street

Old Mill Restaurant and Gift Shop - http://www.oldmill.co.za/
The gift shop sells candles, pottery, porcelain, souvenirs, African art, sculptures and a variety of homemade jams such as youngberry jam, marmalade, apricot jam and lots more.
Business hours: open 7 days a week till late.
241 & 243 Voortrek Street
Tel: 028-5142790

African Shades
African Shades is a fresh addition the craft shops in Swellendam. The craft shop also houses a coffee shop. The shop sells a variety of southern African crafts. Nice souvenirs.
Business hours: Wed-Mon 9:00-17:00. Closed on Tuesdays.
13 Swellengrebel Street
Tel: 028-5142944

Jan du Tooi
Pottery on assignment! Please make an appointment.
Business hours: 7 days a week
28 Buitekant Street
Tel: 028-5142955

Bukkenburg Studio - http://www.pottery.co.za/
Their specialty is high- temperature, reduction- fired stoneware and porcelain and in their studio, you’ll see an impressive range of products-from cups and saucers to enormous decorative erns.
Open every day- check the sign at the entrance
8 Hermanus Steyn Street
Tel: 028-5141644

Joy Webber
Visit the showroom and browse through a huge range of kitchen pottery. A comprehensive selection of oven, microwave and dishwasher proof tableware.
Open 7 days a week. Phone before hand to avoid disappointment.
Quaelberg Street
Tel: 028-5142031

De Keldermeister
Situated at the co-op in the main road. Retail wine shop, where all the wines of the neighboring wine routes as well as youngberry and honey liqueurs are for sale.
Business hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-18:00 Sat 9:00-13:00
Voortrek Street
Tel: 028-5141130

Ou Wapad
Antique shop with a difference. A wide range of second hand and antique furniture and collectables.
Business hours: Mon- Fri 8:30-17:00 Sat 8:30-12:00
9 Swellengrebel Street
Tel: 028-5143971

Drostdy Oudhede
Dealers in antiques and cottage furniture.
Business hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-17:00 Sat 8:00-12:30
Tel: 028-5141910

The above information was kindly supplied by Bontebok Tours & Travel and the Swellendam Tourism Bureau - http://www.swellendamtourism.co.za/