TOURIST INFORMATION
Tourism Association North Free State
Tel: 056 212 2601
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 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.
