Location: Swakopmund
Top Things to do in Swakopmund
Top Restaurants in Swakopmund
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Swakopmund, Erongo Region
Namibia's largest coastal town is a huge draw for merrymakers and vacationers from all over the globe. This seaside resort showcases its German origins in its European-style colonial architecture, creating a jarring juxtaposition against the landscape of the Namib desert. Sandboard or motorbike the dunes, dine and imbibe in a picturesque restaurant on the waterfront, or just marvel at the unusual birds and plants that populate the region.
Restaurants in Swakopmund
1. German Evangelical Lutheran Church
2. Damara Tower
3. Swakopmund Jetty
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 819 reviews
Reviewed By nickv228 - Windhoek, Namibia
In my youth the Jetty was a popular place for fishing and making out. Sadly fishing, as most other fun activities in the Dorob park, are Verboten :( During my life it was rebuilt twice and the maintence at the moment is supposedly funded by the restaurant at the head. The restaurant is for people with small appetites and cavernous wallets ;) The restaurant is also not open every day for lunch, as i recently found out. This landmark is a must visit. To stroll up to the head and back clears the mind. Sunsets are stunning.
4. Woermannhaus
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Shimnik - Delft, The Netherlands
Right now Woermannhaus is used as a library and art gallery. You can find a guard in the yard and ask him to get to the tower. It costs 20N$ (1,5 USD). The views from the top are nice on a sunny day. And you would have 360deg observation desk for yourself, because there are usually not so many people interested to get up without a lift.
5. Swakopmund Lighthouse
6. Otavi Bahnho
7. Swakopmund Camel Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By cowenevett - Carefree, United States
I had written ahead and booked our ride. When we arrived, a little unsure if we were in the right place, since the government had removed all the road signs, Elke assured us that we were. Elke, the owner was so much fun to talk to and we enjoyed seeing what other animals she had on the farm. The headgear she dresses you up in adds to the experience, making it all a little more fun than the commercialized camel rides they have in town. The ride isn't long, but long enough to get the feel and make it memorable. Will definitely return and would love to take Elke to lunch to hear more about her life and history in Namibia, she made the camel ride and opportunity to chat with her a very special stop during our trip. I hope people take the time to drive a short distance from the town center and support her and her camels, she is a small local business worth supporting.
8. Hohenzollernhaus
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By midwaytoheaven - Midway, United States
This building caught my eye are we drove thru the downtown streets of Swakopmund. It has been nicely restored to it original grandeur and class. The German architecture is quite detailed right up to the front top roof-line pinnacle. It is buildings like this that bring such charm to the Swakopmund downtown and makes it so fun exploring. BOTTOM LINE: I put this high on my "must see" list when in Swakopmund along with many other old restored buildings. Today it is divided up into condos and not accessible. Worth while even to swing by in your rental car or taxi. Loved it. MY RATING: 9/10.
9. Swakopmund Mole
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By GeorgKnoke - Johannesburg, South Africa
The Mole - or Landing Pier- is one of the historic landmarks of Swakopmund- built by the Germans when first arriving in Swakopmund during the 1900s. Beautiful to stroll along. Smell the sea!
10. Rossing Uranium Mine
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 9 reviews
