Alphen Dam

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Alphen Dam is a small dam in the Bonte River near Stellenbosch, Western Cape province of South Africa. It was established in 1990. ()

Opened: 1990 (34 years ago)Length: 400 ftHeight: 69 ftCoordinates: 34°0'42"S, 18°52'25"E

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Western CapeSouth Africa

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Alphen Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: De Zalze Golf Club, Somerset Mall, Stellenbosch Museum, Stellenbosch University.

3.6 miNW
33°58'28"S • 18°49'50"E
De Zalze Golf Club, Stellenbosch
91 min walk • Golf
5.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Somerset Mall, Somerset West
144 min walk • Somerset Mall is a 69,000 m² shopping mall situated alongside the N2 freeway near the towns of Somerset West and Strand, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The mall comprises 200 stores and 3,955 parking spaces.
5.2 miN
Museum, History museum
Stellenbosch Museum, Stellenbosch
132 min walk • Nestled in the heart of South Africa's renowned wine country, Stellenbosch Museum offers a window into the rich tapestry of history that has shaped this picturesque town. Situated in Stellenbosch, the museum is an essential stop for anyone looking to understand the...
5.2 miN
Science museum, Garden, Museum
Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch
134 min walk • Stellenbosch University, nestled in the historic town of Stellenbosch in South Africa’s Western Cape, is a prestigious institution known for its lush, park-like campus and vibrant academic community. Established in 1918, the university has grown to become a leading...
2.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Helderberg Nature Reserve, Somerset West
61 min walk • The Helderberg Mountain is part of the Hottentots-Holland mountain range in the Western Cape, South Africa. The Helderberg Nature Reserve is situated on the slopes of the beautiful Helderberg Mountain overlooking the town of Somerset West and False Bay. There are numerous hiking trails on the Helderberg mountain.
5.5 miN
33°55'57"S • 18°52'34"E
Jan Marais Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch
140 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Park
5.7 miN
Area
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch
146 min walk • Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is a CapeNature nature reserve located approximately 10 km south-east of the town of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It covers an area of approximately 11,000 hectares.
5 miN
33°56'30"S • 18°50'59"E
RupertMuseum, Stellenbosch
128 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3 miNW
33°58'39"S • 18°50'32"E
Stellenbosch Square, Stellenbosch
76 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
3.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Stellenbosch Mountain, Cape Floristic Region
84 min walk • Stellenbosch Mountain is a mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the town of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
5 miN
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch
127 min walk • The Danie Craven Stadium is a rugby union stadium in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Built in 1979, it is part of the Stellenbosch University's sport facilities. The stadium was named after rugby doyen and Springbok scrum half Danie Craven. The stadium holds 16,000 people.