Things to do in Windhoek
A holiday in Windhoek is flavoured with traditional brews, as well as sausage and sauerkraut. Visitors will also find a great mix of colourful African culture and colonial architecture that will leave them in no doubt they are in the commercial heart of a vast southern African country.
Namibia's main point of entry is by air. Most of those who travel to Windhoek come to use it as a jumping off point for a safari trip or desert expedition, spending a few days getting to know the city at the beginning or end of their journey.
Tourist attractions in Windhoek include the imposing Lutheran Christuskirche, an interesting architectural hybrid, while the Alte Feste, translated to 'Old Fortress', was once the German military headquarters that now operates as a state museum.
There's also the Owela Museum, which showcases the country's diverse ethnography, and the National Botanic Gardens, which are great for a stroll and a picnic. The city is well-situated to act as a springboard to many desert attractions nearby.
The sun shines nearly every day of the year, and the weather is always warm to mild, even in midwinter, so there is no best time weather-wise to travel to Windhoek. However, summers may be too hot for some, so a preferable period to holiday in Windhoek is either side of the hottest months, between April and June or March and October.
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein boasts the largest concentration of ancient rock art in the country, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The petroglyphs primarily depict game animals such as giraff…
Christuskirche
Christuskirche is a prominent landmark in the historic centre of Windhoek. A 79-foot (24m) spire tops the sandstone church, and is a national monument. Its portal and altar are Ita…
The Spitzkoppe
The natural beauty of the Spitzkoppe is spectacular: an island of bald granite peaks situated in an endless grassy plain that is visible for miles around. Groot Spitzkop is often r…
Brandberg
The Brandberg Massif is famous for its thousands of rock paintings and engravings. Its most celebrated piece is the 'White Lady', estimated to be around 2,000 years old. The painti…
Alte Feste (Old Fortress)
The Alte Fest, also known as the Schutztruppe Fort, served as the German colonial power's military headquarters until after World War One and today houses the state historical muse…
National Botanic Garden
The National Botanic Garden of Namibia is a 12 hectare (30 acre) nature reserve in the heart of Windhoek, where tourists can hike, picnic, and learn about the country's fascinating…
