Town Name:

Kroonstad

Municipality:

Moqhaka Municipality
Description:

An important agricultural service centre in the Free State, with a predominantly agricultural-orientated economy served by a modern toll-road which brings the PWV Region within two hours drive from Kroonstad, and is also accessible from the North West, Bloemfontein and the Eastern Free State.

Folklore has it, that the town was named after the horse, “Kroon” which belonged to the prominent Voortrekker, Sarel Cilliers. Today, as an important administrative, agricultural and educational centre, Kroonstad still boasts much of the inherent rugged beauty, which led the Voortrekkers to establish the town where they did. The Vals River, which runs through the centre of the town, has the Kroonpark Holiday Resort resting gracefully on its banks.

Kroonstad serves as an exceptionally wealthy agricultural area and is a convenient stop-over for visitors travelling on the N1 to the South.

The town is rich in historical sights – as well as modern shopping complexes, cinemas, fine restaurants and a theatre.
Tourist Information:

Tel:

(056) 216-9911
(016) 970-8600
Regional Activities:

• Game viewing • Lion Breeding Programme • Water sports • Angling
• Hiking • caravanning • Boating • Horse riding • 18-hole Golf Course
• Heated indoor swimming pool • Street festival (September) • Shopping complexes, cinemas, restaurants, theatre • Stud farming • Flea Market
• Historical Buildings • Airfield for micro lights and light aircraft

Approximate Distance From Johannesburg:

175 km