Discover Welkom and find hotels

Welkom offers several points of interest to help you plan your trip. The Oppenheimer Golf Club in the city is a golf destination; the Phakisa Freeway is nearby, between Welkom and Odendaalsrus. Comedy and music shows at Goldfields Casino, along with the Gold Museum, add events and another visitor attraction to the options. If you are looking for a hotel in Welkom, you can prioritise these themes according to the purpose of your trip: golf, motorsport, a show or a museum visit.

Golf at Oppenheimer Golf Club

Oppenheimer Golf Club features a historic 18-hole parkland golf course, designed by Bob Grimsdell, on the edge of a reservoir. Parkland refers to the type of course, while 18 holes indicates its size. Its historic character and design by Bob Grimsdell give the club a more specific profile than a general reference to golf in Welkom. If golf is a key part of your stay, you can choose the club as a themed starting point for planning your trip.

Motorsport at Phakisa Freeway

Phakisa Freeway is located between Welkom and Odendaalsrus, north of Welkom near the R70; it is therefore in a different location from Oppenheimer Golf Club in Welkom. The venue includes a Formula One Grand Prix circuit and a Super Speedway oval. As an oval speedway, it is one of only a few outside the United States and the only one in Africa. The combination of these two track types gives motorsport fans a more specific point of reference than simply calling it a racetrack. Races held there to date include six World Motorcycle Grand Prix events, as well as the South African Motorcycle Grand Prix, the National Super Series and the Midas Historics Tour. If a particular race is the reason for your trip, check the event dates before booking.

Shows and the Gold Museum

Comedy and music shows, as well as other events, are held at Goldfields Casino in Welkom. If a show is the deciding factor for your stay, plan around your preferred date and check the event before booking. The Gold Museum is also a visitor attraction in Welkom. It offers a different focus from a show or a motorsport event; check current access arrangements before visiting the museum.

Choosing golf or motorsport as your focus

Golf and motorsport prompt different questions when making your choice: Oppenheimer Golf Club is defined by its historic parkland course, its size and its design by Bob Grimsdell. At Phakisa Freeway, the focus is on its two track types, its location between the towns and its racing history to date. If you are choosing between the two, consider whether golf is the theme of your trip or a particular race is the reason for it.

Search for a hotel based on the purpose of your trip

When looking for a hotel in Welkom, you are searching by location; motorsport may also be a reason to include the surrounding area. This keeps the geographical distinction clear: Phakisa is between Welkom and Odendaalsrus, while the golf club, casino and museum are located in Welkom.

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