Small Towns in Free State

Flat and golden and underestimated. The eastern highlands around Clarens and Fouriesburg are some of the most beautiful countryside in South Africa, and most people only discover them by accident. The farming towns across the central plains have a quiet dignity and a pace that rewards patience. It doesn't try to impress you. It doesn't need to.

Bethulie
Free State

Bethulie

Clarens
Free State

Clarens

Ficksburg
Free State

Ficksburg

Fouriesburg
Free State

Fouriesburg

Koffiefontein
Free State

Koffiefontein

Ladybrand
Free State

Ladybrand

Free State

Lindley

Parys
Free State

Parys

Philippolis
Free State

Philippolis

Free State

Rosendal

Springfontein
Free State

Springfontein

Vanderkloof
Free State

Vanderkloof

Verkykerskop
Free State

Verkykerskop

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