Founded by Hans Viljoen on the farm Mahemskuil in 1921, Viljoenskroon is located in the heart of the Maize Triangle. This small farming community generates a deep sense of peace and well being, which inevitably makes you hang around a little longer while Viljoenskroon works it’s charm. The town is notable for it’s stud farming, and several huge grain silos make it one of South Africa’s biggest grain storage centres.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to get there

Bothaville 40 km, Klerksdorp 50 km, Kroonstad 50 km, Potchefstroom 50 km

Altitude – 1400 m above sea level

Average Rainfall – 600 mm

Average Temperatures – Summer 30°c – 35°c; Winter 0°c – 15°c

Banks – Absa (ATM), Fnb (ATM), Standard (ATM)

Rivers – Rhenoster, Vaal

HISTORICAL VIEW

Great Trek Monument – View in town

Evans Tractor Museum

On the farm Sandfontein. A collection of tractors and historical agricultural equipment

Second World War Memorial

A metal, stone and cement memorial built by the Memorable Order of Tins Hats (M.O.T.H.S)

ATTRACTIONS

Benwell Herb Garden & Nursery

Steynsburg St A collection of indigenous and exotic species

Grain Silos

Serving a large maize producing area, Viljoenskroon boasts a number of impressive grain silos.

Marne Farm - A variety of porcelain and wooden products for sale.

Oranje Potteries - Rendezvous Street. A wide selection of pottery manufactured locally

Senwesko Industries

Sussex Stud Farm

ACTIVITIES

Outdoors

Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Game Drives, Horse Riding, Hunting

Accommodation in and around Rooi Els