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Things to see in Bloemfontein (South Africa): 8 places and when to go
Bloemfontein is a city in South Africa with around 463,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Stargazing (3), Museums and art (3), History (1). The best known are Boyden Observatory, National Women's Monument and National Afrikaans Literary Museum and Research Centre. The best time to come is July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 13 h 51 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 09. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -29.12, 26.2299
- Population
- About 463,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Stargazing (3) · Museums and art (3) · History (1) · Temples (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- July to April.
- Also possible
- May to June.
- Nearest airport
- JNB Johannesburg, 387 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bloemfontein
The places in and around Bloemfontein, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Boyden ObservatoryObservatory19 km
- National Women's MonumentMonument in Bloemfontein, South Africa3.2 km
- National Afrikaans Literary Museum and Research CentreMuseum and research center in South Africa1.4 km
- Cathedral of St Andrew and St Michael, BloemfonteinCathedral in South Africa1.0 km
- Art museumMuseum2.5 km
- First RaadsaalMuseum1.3 km
- Lamont–Hussey ObservatoryFormer astronomical observatory in Bloemfontein, South Africa2.7 km
- Naval Hill PlanetariumPlanetarium2.7 km
When to go to Bloemfontein
The best time to visit Bloemfontein is July to April; also possible: May to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:40
- FebBest time13:00
- MarBest time12:13
- AprBest time11:18
- MayPossible10:33
- JunPossible10:09
- JulBest time10:19
- AugBest time10:57
- SepBest time11:50
- OctBest time12:43
- NovBest time13:29
- DecBest time13:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 51 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 09. In July, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bloemfontein
The nearest main airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB, Johannesburg), 387 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kimberley, South Africa14 places148 km
- Middelburg, Eastern Cape6 places290 km
- Swinburne5 places308 km
- Queenstown, South Africa6 places316 km
- Nieu-Bethesda5 places346 km
- Johannesburg47 places373 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bloemfontein?
The best known: Boyden Observatory, National Women's Monument, National Afrikaans Literary Museum and Research Centre, Cathedral of St Andrew and St Michael, Bloemfontein. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bloemfontein?
July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 13 h 51 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 09.
How do you get to Bloemfontein?
The nearest main airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 387 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bloemfontein as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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