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Dutch Reformed Church (Moederkerk) in Swellendam
Located at the centre of Swellendam in the Western Cape is a large white church, a national heritage site, the Nederlandse Gereformeerde Kerk (NGK) or Dutch Reformed Church.The NGK was the established church of the Dutch colony that first arrived…

Restaurant at Roosje van de Kaap
Come and stay with us at Roosje van de Kaap and enjoy a delicious meal at our exclusive restaurant.
At Roosje van de Kaap, the restaurant adds heart and soul to your stay with us. The low reed ceiling, thickly plastered walls and soft candlelight…

History of Roosje van de Kaap
Roosje van de Kaap is built on the old garden grounds of the Drostdy Hof (now a museum), the former seat of the Dutch East Indian companies Landdrost, ruler of the greater Swellendam territory. The oldest part of our Restaurant building and…

5 Things to Do in Swellendam
Swellendam Golf Course
With views overlooking the surrounding farms and Hermitage Village, Swellendam Golf Course is arguably one of the most picturesque golf courses in our country. Situated at the foot of the Langeberg, the nine-hole, 72-par…

About Swellendam
Swellendam is the third oldest town in South Africa, a town with 17,537 inhabitants situated in the Western Cape province. The town has over 50 provincial heritage sites, most of them buildings of Cape Dutch architecture. Swellendam is situated…