All about Clarens!
Clarens is in the heart of the Free State, equal distance from Durban, Gauteng and Bloemfontein – the perfect getaway in the mountains for family and friends, romantic weekends or team building events.Â
The mountains surrounding the village are pristine and covered with hiking and cycling trails, there are plenty of sports events, and it is the perfect road for a weekend motorbike ride.
Only 35km from the Caledonspoort border post, it is also the gateway to Lesotho, the Mountain Kingdom.
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What to Eat
Italian, German, Fine Country Dining, Portuguese and Traditional, Clarens has a host of flavours to discover! DINNER TIME
Shopping
With no franchises, Clarens has lots of interesting little shops full of handcrafts and art pieces made locally. EXPLORE ART
Where to Stay
Self Catering, Bed and Breakfast, Luxury or Farm Stay, your perfect nest in the mountains is waiting for you. BOOK ONLINE
Latest Posts
Friday the 13th
 “…lucky for some…” Just as opening an umbrella indoors, breaking a mirror or an owl sitting on the roof are considered symbols of bad luck,
New Route in the CVC
The new route by the Clarens Kloof Dam proves to be quite popular with visitors and locals alike! Demands for a shorter route circulating closer
Clarens Village Conservancy Fun Run
We are all missing the ParkRun experience in Clarens, no one more than the CVC who have built all these beautiful trails and routes to
Clarens News 16 October
This week’s Clarens News has quite a bit on food, art, history and even a word or two about the legendary Clarens Bigfoot! Featured painting
Nnete Foundation Visit
The Nnete Foundation is a non-profit organisation located in the #Kgubetswana Township of Clarens, with the primary aim of using teaching as a tool for
Clarens Country Market
Every Saturday morning there is a feast of local food and ingredients as well as arts and craft at the Bibliophile bookshop in Clarens.
Fertility Caves Closed
Motouleng Heritage Site, the sacred Fertility Caves between Clarens and Fouriesburg have been closed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Police arrived recently and all residents
Clarens News October 2020
Clarens Art Experience Special Edition this weekend was a tremendous success, and we look forward to it becoming a regular event in the village. Huge
Discover the Brandwater Basin!
Clarens Village Conservancy
The mountains around the village are part of the Clarens Village Conservancy, and are protected by locally employed Rangers who help preserve the natural beauty of the area, clearing MTB and Hiking paths, and most importantly, maintaining the indigenous nature of the area…
Golden Gate National Park
Just 30km down the road from Clarens the Golden Gate Highlands is South Africa’s highest National Park, well known for its scenic beauty as well as its wildlife and birds. Visit the Vulture Dining Room or the Basotho Cultural Village or experience the pristine beauty of the area by hiking their stunning mountain trails…
