Brackenfell
The northern suburb of Brackenfell used to be a major road crossing during the earlier days of Cape Town, but today it is a well-known suburb located behind the 'boerewors curtain', which is a local colloquial term meaning an invisible curtain that basically divides the city's English and Afrikaans speaking people. The major advantage Brackenfell has is its geographical location; it is 45 minutes out from the CBD meaning that visitors and residents are away from the traffic and congestion of the inner city, but they also have easy and direct access to many of the top attractions found in these parts.
One of the closest attractions to Brackenfell has to be the plethora of wine routes the Western Cape boasts. If you're a wine connoisseur and enjoy all things wine-related, then this is the perfect location for you. From here, visitors have access to the rural wine lands of Paarl, Franschoek, Pniel, and Stellenbosch. However, if you do not want to head out that way, there are several wine farms in neighbouring Durbanville that are far closer to Brackenfell. Durbanville is more centrally located and is home to a no fewer than nine sumptuous wine estates sure to satisfy the palette of any wine lover. Additionally, Durbanville has the supreme Tygerberg Mountains as a backdrop providing a dramatic background to an already scintillating landscape.
Most people who live out in Brackenfell are there because they enjoy being outdoors. The open spaces and clean air really appeals to nature lovers many of whom like to spend their free time hiking or walking while enjoying the beauty and pleasures dished up by Mother Nature. For those that love shopping, the fun-filled and extensive Tygervalley shopping complex is not far from Brackenfell and guarantees a very enjoyable shopping experience.
