Windsor Hotel

Hermanus, since its inception as a fishing village, always had its adherents because of its particularly attractive positioning between mountains and sea and its renowned champagne air. In the last ten years it has burgeoned into a lively tourist destination, thanks in part to the growing southern right whale population that visits regularly every year. Dramatic seaside cliffs and mountains form a backdrop for the town and these are blanketed by spectacular fynbos which lure a wide variety of birds, mammals and insects.

Adventure Trips: Arranged on request.
Art Galleries: A detailed map with information about the Whale Coast Art Route is available from the local Tourism Bureau.
Beaches: There are a number of choices, from rock-protected coves to long expanses of beach perfect for safe swimming and strolling.
Bird Watching: Hermanus offers a bird watcher the opportunity to observe birds in mountain, coastal, river and estuarine habits.
Craft Market: Open on weekends and holidays.
Crystal Garden: Visit the crystal garden in the Hermanus Industrial Area.
Farmstalls: A variety of farmstalls is found en-route to Cape Town.
Fishing: Fly Fishing, Rock Angling, Troutfishing.
Harbour Cruises: Arranged on request.
Historical Hoy’s Koppie: Named after the well-known Sir William Hoy, who ensured that the village would remain unspoilt by blocking attempts to extend the railway line into it.
Nature Reserves: Fernkloof Reserve, Harold Porter National Reserve, Botanical Garden,Kleinmond Coastal Reserve, Salmonsdam Reserve, Walker Bay Reserve.
Harbour(s): Old Harbour - This natural harbour is often a focal point of village activities. The old harbour also hosts the Old Harbour Museum and Whale House. New Harbour - Feast on the harvest of the sea - this is where you can buy live crayfish, mussels,perlemoen (abalone) and a variety of fish from the well-stocked fish shop.
Perlemoen Hatchery: Guided tours arranged on request.
Photographic Museum: Better known as the Old Schoolhouse - Houses a fascinating photographic exhibition depicting the history of the village.
Pubs & Restaurants: There are a great variety of pubs and restaurants within walking distance from the Windsor Hotel.
Shark Cage Diving: Cage dive and Surface view the Great white shark (Gansbaai).
Sport: Board Sailing, Bowls, Canoeing, Cricket, Cycling, Diving, Golf, Tennis, Gym, Hang-gliding, Paragliding, Horse-riding, Jogging, Netball, Rugby, Paddleskiing, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Snorkelling, Soccer, Squash, Surfing, Windsurfing.
Tidal Pools: Tidal pools provide safe bathing and are perfect for children.
Tourist Shops: (From clothes to curios) The interesting variety of shops in Hermanus makes buying an experience.
Whale Festival: The annual Whale Festival is held to celebrate the arrival of the Southern Right whales to Walker Bay to mate and calve. For ten days each September and October, Hermanus attracts thousands of visitors to enjoy the arts and crafts theatrical pieces, classical and popular music and other live entertainment. A variety of eco-environmental activities and also sporting events namely a half-marathon, fun cycle ride, mountain biking sea kayaking.
Whale Museum: Situated in the Old Harbour.
Whale-watching: Hermanus is considered to offer the best land-based whale watching in the world. The Southern Right whales start arriving in Walker Bay from June and leaves by end of November.
Walks / Hiking: Variety of cliff path walks and hiking trails available.
Wine Wander: Treat yourself to a unique wine tour among the southernmost vineyards in Africa which includes the following known wineries: WhaleHaven, Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Southern Right, Bouchard Finlayson, Cape Bay and Sumaridge. All the vineyards are situated in the picturesque Hemel-en-Aarde Valley within easy driving distance from Hermanus.