Heidelberg is located near the South African
South Coast, on the N2 highway - 276km
East of Cape Town - about half way
between Cape Town and Knysna. It is often
called the "Gateway to the Garden Route...."


The mountains are full of some of the most pristine Fynbos you can find in the Western Cape. The indigenous forest at
Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve is most noteworthy and the largest remaining example in the Langeberg.
Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve is home to an unspoiled wilderness and 250ha of indigenous forest. It's the only
place in the world where certain species of Ghost Frog
and Forest Emperor butterfly can be found.
Both the Tradouws
and Gysmanshoek Passes offer the tourist unbelievable natural scenery and some of the most
beautiful fynbos in season. Heidelberg is a safe and friendly town with a modern infrastructure and many accomodation
offerings, with various bed and breakfast
establishments to choose from, farm cottages and hotel. Heidelberg has much
to offer for the sport
and outdoor enthusiast, including golf,tennis,bowls,mountain biking and of course hiking along the
many mountain paths. It is a perfect place to stay whilst you explore the surrounding area.


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Flanked by major rivers, Heidelberg is conveniently located between the majestic Langeberg mountains and
the sea. This beautiful country town, on the banks of the Duivenhoks River, is next to the N2 highway, 276 km
from Cape Town and 168 km from George. In 1689 an explorer, Izaak Schryver, camped here and found so
many doves that he gave the river its rather unusual name. The town was named after Heidelberg in
Germany, the source of the Heidelberg Catechism and like the new Heidelberg, built on the banks of a river.
It is a small, tranquil town with friendly people, good schools and a modern infrastructure. Here you can enjoy
quality country town living in a quaint village. The town is a treasure of
beautiful old buildings of historical
heritage, including a church with Gothic architecture.