Hemel en Aarde Valley Overview Information Hemel en Aarde Valley Hemel en Aarde Valley is situated in the Western Cape, South Africa. It is a popular valley and attracts many local and national visitors. The valley has a great history dated back to the early 1800’s. This is when the valley was the home to many lepers. Leprosy was known as the most dreaded disease and in 1820, a hospital started being built for lepers. In the 1970’s the Hemel en Aarde Valley started becoming more serious about wine making and has since become well known for its fine wines. The valley is dotted with wine farms and is a beautiful area with breathtaking mountain, valley, river and ocean views. Whether you are a connoisseur or a beginner, you will thoroughly enjoy the valley. There is so much to see and enjoy from wine tasting, country side lunches, tours and much more. Just before you enter the valley, you will arrive at the Hemel en Aarde Village which is a well known and popular destination of fine wines, dining and arts and crafts to mention only a few. There is plenty accommodation opportunities in the area for those who would like to stay overnight or spend some more quality time in this absolutely stunning valley. Attractions: The Fernkloof Farmers Market is a popular event that attracts locals and visitors. Every Saturday the market offers visitors a variety of fresh produce, home made breads, cakes and cheeses as well as yoghurt and many more tasty treats. The gates open from 7:30am to 11:30am. The Fernkloof Nature Reserve is a hotspot in the Western Cape, one of the Cape’s best kept secrets. Enjoy nature at its best, get to view a variety of bird species, enjoyable and interesting nature trails and guided tours and much more. The reserve opens between 7am and 7pm. Another reserve which is very popular in the area is the Walker Bay Nature Reserve. The park includes hiking trails, fishing, swimming and picnicking to mention only a few of the activities on offer. The reserve opens between 8am and 4pm. Climate: Hemel en Aarde enjoy warm to hot summer months. The winter months are wet and windy with temperatures dropping considerably in the evenings. Tourism Attractions in Hemel en Aarde Valley Hemel en Aarde Valley Accommodation Categories Popular Holiday Destinations In This Area Beaufort West Bellville Betty's Bay Bloubergstrand Camps Bay Cape Town Central Citrusdal Constantia Fish Hoek Franschhoek Gansbaai Gardens Cape Town George Gordon's Bay Green Point Hartenbos Hermanus Central Hout Bay Keurboomstrand Knysna Kommetjie Langebaan Melkbosstrand Milnerton Montagu Mossel Bay Town Muizenberg Newlands Noordhoek Oranjezicht Oudtshoorn Paternoster Pinelands Plettenberg Bay Robertson Sea Point Sedgefield Simon's Town Somerset West Stanford Stellenbosch Stillbay Strand Swellendam Table View Tamboerskloof Tulbagh V&A Waterfront Wilderness Worcester |
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 Olive Tree Country HouseHemel en Aarde Valley Self Catering Cottage/ House/ Bungalow Situated approximately 120 km from Cape Town, in the heart of the whale route, the seaside town of Hermanus in Walker Bay offers the best land based whale watching in the world. Read more.  High Season FarmHemel en Aarde Valley Self Catering Cottage/ House/ Bungalow Stunning 4 Star graded self catering cottages, situated in the Hemel-En Aarde Valley of Hermanus. The seven cottages, which sleep from two to six guests, are tastefully decorated and fully equipped to make your stay as pleasant and as comfortable... Read more.  Heaven & Earth Self Catering CottageHemel en Aarde Valley Guest Farm Tucked away in the picturesque mountains of the Hemel en Aarde Valley near Hermanus, lies "Heaven & Earth", a self-catering cottage on a farm. Rustic and cosy in its appearance with thick walls and wooden beams oozing lots of character. Read more. |