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).
About Cape Town
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.
Top 5 highlights in Cape Town
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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Reise-SIM für Cape Town
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Cape Town
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?
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
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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.
Food & drink in Cape Town
These specialties you must try!
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