Overview
Bloemfontein is the judicial capital of South Africa and the capital of the Free State Province. Known as the 'city of roses', it offers a safe city centre, numerous museums, the Naval Hill Planetarium, and an annual rose festival.
Budget Travel · Festivals · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Food
Locals eat early; restaurants may rush you after 7:30PM on weeknights.
Safety
Bloemfontein is safer than most SA cities. Avoid train station and townships east of railway lines. Malls have 24-hour security.
Weather
Hot summers (15-31°C) and cold winters (-2-18°C). Spring is best for the rose festival.
