Sulina Fairy Sanctuary and other Swellendam, South Africa Things to Do Tips

This is my favorite spot in our country. I saw it when they opened their doors approx 12 years ago, and it has just grown from strength to strength. It is a majical place that the Sulin's created for us to escape the "world"

This local attraction draws people from all over the country. Its not just a pottery - it's a Faerie Sanctuary! Faeries of various shapes, sizes, colours and styles are beautifully displayed in 4 rooms and then there are those that peep out from behind the foliage in the flourishing garden with its mini-jungle of indigenous trees, plants and herbs (many with healing properties). Love, peace and harmony needn't be a jaded cliché - here it is REAL! Re live your inner childhood - go and see it!
Open 09h00 - 17h00. Closed on Mondays, excluding holidays

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Phone: 028 514 1786
Address: 37 Butekant St

Swellendam is the third oldest town in South Africa (after Cape Town and Stellenbosch) and the Drostdy was built as the seat of the Landdrost (magistrate) in 1747. Known as one of the best in the country, the museum comprises a collection of buildings with characteristic Cape Dutch architecture, period furniture, beautiful gardens, an ambagswerf (trades yard) and a restaurant. A stroll around the complex will include indoor as well as outdoor areas and some of the most picturesque streets in the town.
Opening times: Monday - Friday 09h00 - 16h45
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 10h00 - 15h45
Closed on Christmas day, New Year's day, Good Friday

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Swellendam has many old building, some of which date from the 18th century, but many more were built during the town's boom years in the mid-19th century. There are also several interesting buildings dating from the beginning of the 20th century, the most noteworthy being the Dutch Reformed 'Moederkerk' with its eclectic architectural features, including Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and vernacular Cape elements.

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Just wonder around and see the many beautifull homes with the majestic mountain as a backdrop

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