AfricaSouth AfricaFree State
Viljoenskroon
Free State, South Africa · Africa
About Viljoenskroon
Viljoenskroon sits on the route: 45 minutes from Orkney.
Viljoenskroon is in Free State, South Africa, with about 55,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Orkney, about 37 km away.
Viljoenskroon is a maize and cattle farming town located in the Free State province of South Africa. It was named after the original farm owner J. J. Viljoen and his horse Kroon (Crown). The town was laid out in 1921 on the farm "Mahemskuil" and became a municipality in 1925.
The Viljoenskroon municipality andRead more
neighboring township of Rammulotsi were incorporated into the greater Moqhaka Local Municipality in 1996 and forms part of the Fezile Dabi District municipality.
The Viljoenskroon/Rammulotsi urban unit has an estimated population of 59 202. Viljoenskroon historically played a part in providing residential opportunities to the adjacent mining communities at Lace Diamond Mine and the Orkney gold mines.
Where to Stay in Viljoenskroon
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Viljoenskroon.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Viljoenskroon.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Viljoenskroon?
Viljoenskroon is in Free State, South Africa, about 37 km from Orkney.
Road trip
Drive to Viljoenskroon
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Viljoenskroon. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 54,955
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Free State
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates
- -27.2084, 26.9486
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Africa
112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.
Full driving guide for South AfricaTags
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Viljoenskroon.
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Viljoenskroon.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.