Clarens is known as an art village, with many galleries and a large number of working artists and photographers.
The surrounding Rooiberge and Maluti Mountains, the Golden Gate National Park frame majestic views and incredible visual feasts of color and geometry for the artist to find expression.
Art is taken to new dimensions in Clarens, and the old masters of South Africa are also represented in some of our finer galleries.
Something extraordinary is coming to Clarens…From 24–26 September 2026, our mountain village will glow like never before as we host the very first Clarens Festival of Light—a celebration where art, community, sustainability, and storytelling come together beneath the Free State stars. Expect breathtaking light installations, creative expression, and a gentle reminder of how magic and meaning can shine hand in hand. Join us as Clarens lights up the night — sustainably, beautifully, and together.
Clarens is a vibrant hub of art and adventure. Activities range from white water rafting, golfing, and 4x4 trails to hiking, hot air ballooning, abseiling, horse riding, and fishing. Surrounded by colourful trees, pristine rivers, and streams, the town is framed by...
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