Heilbron also has got a very respectable hospital with all the necessary trained nurses and doctors and Afrikaans and English primary and secondary schools. There is also a library in Heilbron and in Phiritona and Sandersville. The town also has two NG Churches, AGS, Methodist Church and an Old Apostil Church. Allocated throughout Heilbron are a few stores like Spar, Butcheries, furniture shops, hair salons, filling stations and a nursery. There are currently three banks, a lawyers firm and auditors.

Before the battle of Vechtkop, the European hunters have been in this area. Heilbron forms part of the Riemland. The first law on game was published in 1858. News travelled fast about the rich Game area and it became the mecca for Sport Hunters. The battle of Vechtkop took place in October 1836. Hunters were active during this stage. Shiploads of skins were exported to Europe and Britain. Dissatisfied farmers from the Eastern Cape formed different parties and headed to Natal or further north. The party at Vegkop had about 34 able-bodied men and could prepare for an attack.

Golf, bowls, tennis, rugby and cricket are sports played and practised here. We also boast with a club where one can relax after and have a meal or snack and discuss the match played. A wonderful atmosphere to find your self's in.

Meals, accommodation, great outdoor activities and conference facilities are available. Heilbron also boasts with guesthouses, four lion farms and wine routes at three of the guesthouses. Experience a touch of well-known Western Cape wines and atmosphere in the Free State Province in true Riemland character and tradition. The Riemland museum can also be found 20km south of Heilbron. Visit the historical sites in Heilbron, Riemland Museum - housed in old Jewish Synagogue, Voortrekker Centenary Memorial, Concentration Camp Memorial, Monument of British Soldiers who died in the Anglo Boer War, Monument of the Boers who died in the Anglo Boer war and Vegkop Battle Monument Water Pump.