The Berg River (also called Great Berg River or in Afrikaans: Bergrivier) is a river located just north of Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is approximately 294 km (183 mi) long with a catchment area of 7,715 km² (2979 mi²) and debouches into the Atlantic Ocean. About 65% of the Berg River area is under agriculture. The major towns in the Berg River area are Velddrif and Laaiplek near the coast, Piketberg, Hopefield, Moorreesburg and Darling further inland.
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Various Paarl eateries are offering some winter-warming specials that will definitely chase the winter blues away. Find the perfect combination of nourishing slow food, traditional dishes, touches of international culinary inspiration and gourmet fast food with great local wines.
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With an affordable price tag and array of options to suit all levels of mountain-bikers and trail runners, “The Rock” Mountain Bike and Trail Run Festival represents a new chapter for endurance events.
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In the run-up to the International Day of Monuments and Sites on 18 April 2019, the Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument (ATM) is proud to join creative forces with the independent journal LitNet to exhibit lesser-known poets’ work at the monument’s Green Gallery.
This temporary exhibition places the spotlight on eleven poets whose work appeared in LitNet’s ‘new poems’ in 2018/2019.
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Find out what is brewing along the banks of the Berg River during April at Berg River Brewery! Not only does this microbrewery have great artisanal beers, they will also satisfy your entertainment taste buds.

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As summer draws to a magnificent close, the Nederburg wine farm is getting ready to welcome visitors to its home in Paarl during Easter. Come find out why Nederburg was recently included, for the fourth consecutive time in 2019, in the World’s Most Admired Wine Brands top 50 list by Drinks International!



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With Easter weekend just around the corner, it’s only fitting that we share Chef Mynardt Joubert’s decadent hot cross bun bread & butter pudding recipe – a great way to wind down Easter lunch. Below follows the step-by-step guide to create his decadent hot cross bun bread & butter pudding.
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Be part of the action when Nederburg presents a host of family-friendly activities during this year’s Paarl Harvest Celebration, taking place on Saturday, 2 March 2019.
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February is not just the month for lovers, there is something to do for friends as well as family. There are events for the active, the lazy, the music lovers and foodies. Here is your ultimate list of things to add to your calendar in February.
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Nederburg Wines invites you to its annual Harvest at Dusk Festival at the farm in Paarl, on Saturday, 16 February 2019. Participate in the fun of picking and stomping grapes, learn from the experts about how the wine grape harvest is progressing, and kick back and relax while feasting on freshly-prepared fare matched with award-winning wines, while listening to the sweet sounds of popular South African musician, Mathew Gold.
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