The town Vredendal was named after a peace settlement between two fighting parties in the 17th century. Vredendal is actually part of the old Vreedensdal farm, dating back to 1748 when it was acquired by Pieter van Zyl. The Van Zyl House was build in 1776 and served as the first Church, school, shop and police station.

This house was the starting pint of the farming community and the town Vredendal as it is known today. The Van Zyl house was restored and is now a National Monument.
Vredendal is situated in the lower Olifants River along the irrigation scheme. The town is a suitable venue for all journeys and forms the gateway to Namaqualand.

A fully developed infrastructure offers all facilities as far as transport and shopping centres are concerned. Vredendal is within easy reach of the beaches of West Coast holiday resorts.

With its many tourist attractions, Vredendal can be considered to be a year-round tourist destination. The irrigation scheme and farming activities form the venue for agri-tourism at scientific level. A fully developed infrastructure offers all essential facilities to the tourist - especially the business class tourist.