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The Free State, Kroonstad

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The town of Kroonstad, the third-largest town in Free State province of South Africa, lies two hours drive from Gauteng.

It was established in 1855. In the 1991 census it had a population of 110,963. The main industry is agriculture. A caravan park and many more camp sites on the banks of the willow-lined Vals River are frequented by anglers and watersport enthusiasts.

Folklore has it that the town was named after a horse named Kroon (Crown), belonging to Voortrekker Sarel Cilliers, which drowned in a stream on the site of the present town. From 13 March-11 May 1900, it was the capital of the Orange Free State. The British built a concentration camp here during the Second Boer War to house Boer women and children.

Kroonstad Accommodation

Establishments in and around Kroonstad, The Free State

  • B&B Zoutspruit

    Welcome to Zoutspruit! We accommodate guests since 1999. We dont need star to distinguish our quality, Affordable, crisp clean Luxury accommodation. What you see is what you get! Guaranteed! Retha...

    Price range: R225 to R500 per person sharing.

  • Shell Travel Inn

    Wake up to the sound of Gemsbuck and Springbuck grazing close to your bedroom window. We know how tiring it can be while travelling long distances, so we offer the perfect solution...

    Price range: R380 to R420 per person.

  • Waterval Gastehuis

    The Guestfarm is situated 41 km from Kroonstad with very nice chalets on the bank of the false river. Fishing and birding are some of the options that you can enjoy along with beautiful...

    Price range: R300 to R300 per unit.

  • Oppi-Koppi Guesthouse

    We would like to welcome you to experience the country life at Oppi-Koppi Guesthouse. We offer luxury accommodation with a country feel in the heart of Kroonstad. Oppi-Koppi is situated...

    Price range: R380 to R650 per unit.

  • Barn Guesthouse

    Barn Guesthouse is ideal situated for travelers from Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Eastern Cape on your way to Cape Town or Kruger National park. An old dairy has been converted into...

    Price range: R330 to R770 per person.

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27° 39' 38.4" S

27° 14' 12.1" E


8A Gibbon Street
Kroonstad

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