Fouriesburg is a small farming community, founded in 1892, and named after a local farmer - Christoffel Fourie. The town is situated in the beautiful Eastern Free State Highlands of South Africa, and surrounded by magnificent views of mountains and colourful sandstone cliffs.
Accommodation for visitors is comprised of a choice of Bed & Breakfast, full board, self-contained cottages, camping and caravan sites. Overlooking the majestic Maluti Mountains, Fouriesburg is an ideal gateway to explore the Kingdom of Lesotho.
The town was a stronghold of the Boer forces during the Anglo-Boer War and briefly the site of President Steyn's provisional government. Surrender Hill is a memorial to fallen British soldiers & Boers. Four thousand Boers surrendered here and the majority was sent to India as prisoners of war.
Visit the sandstone church, the blockhouse (only 2 of it's type in the country) & museum, where former commandos camped Pres Steyn House -the lowly dwelling of the former Free State President.
The Fouriesburg Country Inn is steeped in history and the facades are taken from historical railway buildings. The underground wine cellar is also an unique feature.
Meiringskloof, a picturesque reserve, includes the 5 day Brandwater Hiking Trail and a cave where women took refuge during the Anglo Boer war. Meiringskloof is one of Fouriesburg's biggest attractions.
The largest sandstone overhang in the southern hemisphere, Salpeterkrans, is still used for ancestral worship by local tribes.
One visit is not enough to take in the magnificent scenery and Fouriesburg will always lure you back. It will take your breath away and change your life for the better. Come experience the clean fresh air and the beautiful sights and sounds of this quiet little town in the Eastern-Freestate.
The infamous Katse Dam and the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme, the ski slopes in the South African winter, dinosaur footprints and other historical sites as well as various arts & crafts centres are all easily accessible via Caledonspoort border post, 9 kilometres from Fouriesburg
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