Holiday in Cape Town
City in South Africa — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇿🇦
Country
South Africa
Type
City
Best time to travel
October–March (Southern summer), especially December–February
Budget/day
60–100 €
Getting there from Germany
Direct flights from Frankfurt and Munich to Cape Town (CPT) in 11–12 hours. No visa required for Germans (up to 90 days).
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What makes Cape Town special as a destination?
Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world — framed by the majestic Table Mountain, the dramatic Atlantic coast, and the green vineyards of the Cape Winelands. The Mother City, as South Africans affectionately call it, combines breathtaking nature, cultural diversity, and a creative energy that immediately captivates visitors. Table Mountain, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the city, ocean, and the nearby Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. The V&A Waterfront combines historic harbor architecture with restaurants, markets, and the Zeitz MOCAA, Africa's largest museum of contemporary art. The colorful houses of Bo-Kaap tell the story of the Cape Malay community. Chapman's Peak Drive is one of the most spectacular coastal roads in the world and leads to the Cape of Good Hope, the southwesternmost point of Africa. In Simon's Town, African penguins waddle at Boulders Beach. The wine region of Stellenbosch is only 45 minutes away and offers top-notch wineries with Cape Dutch architecture. The best time to visit is from November to March, when Cape Town's summer entices with long sunny days and pleasant temperatures of 25 to 28 degrees.
What are the top highlights in Cape Town?
The top highlights in Cape Town include Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap, V&A Waterfront, Boulders Beach.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Table Mountain
Cape Town's landmark (1,085 m) offers a 360° panoramic view of the city, sea, and cape. The cable car rotates during the ride.
Cape of Good Hope
The southwesternmost point of Africa in Table Mountain National Park – dramatic cliffs, wild landscapes, and baboons stealing picnics.
Bo-Kaap
The colorful Malay quarter with its pastel-colored houses, mosques, and the scent of Cape Malay cuisine – Cape Town's Instagram hotspot.
V&A Waterfront
Cape Town's vibrant harbor district with restaurants, the Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary African Art), and views of Table Mountain.
Boulders Beach
Home to a colony of over 2,000 African penguins – you can swim among them and observe them up close.
Hotels in Cape Town
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When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
The best time to visit Cape Town is October–March (Southern summer), especially December–February. Warm and dry, 25–32 °C, little rain, constant wind (good for kite surfers) In winter: Mild and wet, 10–16 °C, rainy season June–August, but often sunny days in between
Recommended travel time
October–March (Southern summer), especially December–February
Summer
Warm and dry, 25–32 °C, little rain, constant wind (good for kite surfers)
Winter
Mild and wet, 10–16 °C, rainy season June–August, but often sunny days in between
How much does a holiday in Cape Town cost?
Budget travellers: 30–50 €/day, mid-range: 60–100 €/day, luxury: 150–350 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
30–50 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
60–100 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
150–350 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Cape Town?
Direct flights from Frankfurt and Munich to Cape Town (CPT) in 11–12 hours. No visa required for Germans (up to 90 days).
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Cape Town?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
The cable car to Table Mountain has long lines – book online in advance and go early in the morning (before 8:30) or late in the afternoon.
Uber is very cheap and safe in Cape Town – often better than renting a car in the city center.
The wineries in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek offer tastings starting at 50 Rand (about 2.50 €) – a unique value for money worldwide.
Plan a whole day for the Cape Peninsula: Chapman's Peak Drive → Boulders Beach → Cape Point → Kalk Bay for fish & chips.
What should you eat in Cape Town?
Typical specialities in Cape Town: Braai — South Africa's sacred grilling ritual – boerewors (spiral sausage), sosaties (skewers), and corn on the cob over an open flame., Bobotie — The national dish: spiced minced meat with an egg crust, inspired by Cape Malay cuisine – served with yellow rice., Biltong — Dried, spiced meat – South Africa's answer to beef jerky, but much more flavorful and tender., Cape Malay Curry — Mild, fruity curry with apricots and almonds from Bo-Kaap – the culinary soul of Cape Town., Koeksisters — Braided, fried dough pieces in syrup – crispy on the outside, syrupy sweet on the inside. A typical Sunday breakfast..
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