Heidelberg

Situated in the Western Cape Province in South Africa, the town of Heidelberg is sandwiched between the Langeberg Mountains and the Indian Ocean on the banks of the Duivenhoks River. Heidelberg serves as the gateway to the Garden Route - a popular tourist route that traces the coast from the Western to the Eastern Cape. Forming the central heart of the town, the beautiful Gothic Dutch Reformed Church can be visited. Visitors can discover the network of trails for hikers in the beautiful countryside, including the Bushbuck and Grysbok Trails offering day walks in the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve and in the Boosmansbos Wilderness Area. Don’t miss a visit to the Bontebok National Park perfect for game and bird viewing and explore the surrounding mountain areas boasting some of the most pristine Fynbos you can find in the Western Cape.