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Heilbron is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa which services the cattle, dairy, sorghum, sunflower and maize industries. Raw stock beneficiation occurs in leisure foods, dairy products and stock feeds. It also serves as a dormitory town for the Gauteng metropolis.
Game farming in the district grew to the extent that it is believed that game numbers reached an all-time high, evident in visiting tourist numbers. Due to its close proximity to Gauteng (60 km) the town became ever more popular to weekend tourists and city dwellers in need of a relaxing weekend filled with peace and quiet with lots of fresh air. Popular activities are horse riding, off road cycling, fishing, game drives, utilizing both motor vehicles and quad bikes, historical tours and affordable sporting facilities.
Heilbron is a variation of the Jewish surname Heilprin and may refer to:
- Brently Heilbron, (born 1976), American satirist
- David Heilbron (1762–1847), Dutch physician
- Ian Heilbron (1886–1959), British chemist
- John Heilbron (born 1934), American historian of science
- Lorna Heilbron (born 1948), Scottish actress
- Rose Heilbron (1914–2005), British barrister and judge
- Vivien Heilbron (born 1944), Scottish actress