Overview
Kroonstad is the third largest city in South Africa's Free State Province, serving as an agricultural hub for the surrounding district. The city produces maize, wheat, dairy, meat products, and wool, with the Bloemhoek Dam supplying much of its water needs.
Day Trips · Family Travel · History · Nature · Transit Hub
Before you go
Accommodation
B&Bs are the primary accommodation option in Kroonstad. Most are not listed online; look for the billboard near the N1 entrance showing establishment contacts.
Activities
Boskoppie Lion and Tiger Park offers unique wildlife encounters. The Vals River and local dams provide fishing and boating opportunities. An 18-hole golf course is available.
History
The town preserves Boer War history through the Bloemspruit Monument, a concentration camp memorial, and a preserved blockhouse south of the city.
Transport
Kroonstad lies on the N1 highway between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein. The town has a railway station with passenger rail connections. Long-distance buses and shared taxis (combis) serve the town.