What can you see from Signal Hill?

Signal Hill gives a wide view over Cape Town’s City Bowl, the harbour and Table Bay, with the Atlantic beyond. It is one of the best sunset spots in the city.

What is the Noon Gun?

The Noon Gun is a cannon fired from the slopes of Signal Hill at midday every day except Sunday, a tradition dating back to the 1800s.

Is Signal Hill a good sunset spot?

It is one of the most popular sunset spots in Cape Town, thanks to its easy access and open westward view over the city and ocean.

City Bowl & Mountain, Cape Town

Signal Hill

The City Bowl, the harbour and the bay from beside Lion’s Head.

Watch this view live

Signal Hill is the low ridge that runs from Lion’s Head towards the sea, separating the City Bowl from the Atlantic Seaboard. It is one of the easiest high vantage points in Cape Town to reach, and a favourite spot to watch the sunset over the city, the harbour and Table Bay. It is also home to the Noon Gun, fired daily since the 1800s.

What you’ll see on the camera

The camera takes in the elevated outlook from Signal Hill, with the city, harbour and bay laid out below. Depending on the framing you may see the curve of the coastline, the working port, and the light changing across the City Bowl through the day. It is a wide, open view that shifts dramatically between day, dusk and the city lights at night.

Best time to watch

Sunset is the classic time, when crowds gather on Signal Hill to watch the sky change over the Atlantic and the city lights come up. Clear evenings are best. The view is also striking after dark, when the City Bowl and harbour are lit.

Things to do nearby

Drive up for sunset over the city and Table Bay
Hear the Noon Gun fired from the slopes of Signal Hill
Take a tandem paraglide from Signal Hill on calm days
Combine with a Lion’s Head hike next door for a full panorama

Frequently asked questions

What can you see from Signal Hill?: Signal Hill gives a wide view over Cape Town’s City Bowl, the harbour and Table Bay, with the Atlantic beyond. It is one of the best sunset spots in the city.
What is the Noon Gun?: The Noon Gun is a cannon fired from the slopes of Signal Hill at midday every day except Sunday, a tradition dating back to the 1800s.
Is Signal Hill a good sunset spot?: It is one of the most popular sunset spots in Cape Town, thanks to its easy access and open westward view over the city and ocean.