Robertsvlei Road
Visit Swaelkloof in Franschhoek
Five minutes from the main road, on the slopes above the town. Walk in for a tasting or write to us first.
Where We Are and When We Are Open
The tasting room, the cellar door shop and Die Swael all sit in and around the 1898 stone cellar.
Swaelkloof Wine Estate
Robertsvlei Road
Franschhoek 7690, Western Cape
- Tasting Room
- Daily 10:00 to 17:00
- Cellar Tours
- Daily 11:00 and 15:00
- Cellar Door Shop
- Daily 10:00 to 17:00
- Die Swael Lunch
- Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 to 15:30
- Die Swael Dinner
- Friday and Saturday 18:30 to 21:30
- Closed
- Christmas Day and Good Friday
Write to Us
Tell us what you would like to do here and we will come back to you. For groups of six or more, a booking is recommended.
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Find Us
On the Slopes Above the Village
Robertsvlei Road, Franschhoek 7690, Western Cape
GPS S 33° 54′ 26″, E 19° 07′ 59″
How to Get Here
Robertsvlei Road climbs off the valley floor at the southern end of Franschhoek. Ample parking on the farm.
- 75 Minutes From Cape Town Take the N1 towards Paarl, then the R45 through Simondium and into Franschhoek. Drive through the village, turn into Robertsvlei Road at the southern end and follow it up the slope to the farm.
- 30 Minutes From Stellenbosch The R310 and R45 bring you along the valley floor into Franschhoek from the west. Carry on through town to the southern end and turn into Robertsvlei Road.
- 60 Minutes From Cape Town International Airport Join the N1 and follow the Cape Town route above. Taxis and shuttles also run from Franschhoek village, which is five minutes away.
Before You Set Off
Does the Franschhoek Wine Tram stop here?
No, the tram does not stop at Swaelkloof. Taxis and shuttles run from the village, which is five minutes away, and there is ample parking if you drive.
Do I need to book a tasting?
Walk-ins are welcome in the tasting room, daily 10:00 to 17:00. Bookings are recommended for groups of six or more, and the Cellar Tour and Barrel Tasting at 11:00 and 15:00 takes up to 12 guests.
Is the estate wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The tasting room and Die Swael are wheelchair accessible, and parking sits close to both.
Are children and dogs welcome?
Yes. Children are welcome with a grape juice tasting at R45, and dogs on leads are welcome on the terrace.
Can I collect a wine order at the cellar?
Yes. Orders can be collected at the cellar door and paid by card on collection, or we courier anywhere in South Africa, free on twelve bottles or more and R150 otherwise. See Our Wines for the full list.
Make a Day of It
A tasting at the cellar door, lunch at Die Swael and a walk through the vines, then a night in one of the three cottages. Everything sits within a few minutes of the old cellar.
