Swakopmund

Altes Gefängnis

Built in 1909, it still functions as a prison. However, it's built in the same style as much as the rest of downtown (much prettier than a modern prison) and has been a national historic landmark since 1973.

BOJOs Cafe

Cafe with different menus every day, updated on their Facebook page.

Bacchus Taverne

Likely the coziest bar in Swakopmund. It has a good selection of pub snacks and is affordable too.

Barracks

Kaserne

Built in 1903 as housing for the troops of the engineer corps who constructed much of the early infrastructure. The lobby is decorated with German coats of arms. Nowadays the building functions as a youth hostel.

Brauhaus Arcade

Shopping arcade with all kinds of small shops housed in typical German turn of the century buildings.

Café Anton

Great for an all-you-can-eat breakfast. In the daytime they have delicious cakes; reportedly, the Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte is even better than what you can get in Germany!

Around N$60

De Kelder

A little bit hidden, does not look attractive from outside. But everything else is perfect!

Haus Hohenzollern

An Art Nouveau building constructed in 1906 as a luxurious hotel, today it is an apartment building.

Kristall Galerie

Crystal Gallery

The world's largest quartz crystal and many other gems and minerals are on display. The gallery also has two shops where you can buy some crystals as souvenirs.

Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00·N$20

Kücki's Pub

Warm and enjoyable atmosphere with great service. Limited menu, but interesting dishes (shark steak, etc) and very well prepared.

Leder Chic

leather boutique for ostrich, kudu and buffalo leather articles

Luggage and leather retail shop, the finest ostrich and kudu wallets and purses. Modern zebra skin belts, ostrich and kudu leather belts as well as designer handbags in springbok, kudu, nguni, buffalo and ostrich leather.

from 09:00 to 18:00

Lighthouse

The 25.6m-high lighthouse is one of the most visible buildings in the city.

Lutheran Church

Built by the Germans in 1912, this Evangelical-Lutheran church is another building which looks like it has been transplanted from somewhere in Germany.

Martin Luther Steam Engine

A road locomotive abandoned in the desert just outside Swakopmund. Imported in 1896 to pull freight in the region, replacing oxens, it wasn't even able to travel the way from the port of Walvis Bay to Swakopmund, where it was supposed to be based, before breaking down in the desert. It was left there and soon became an odd attraction. It has been renovated a couple of times, and a protective building was built around it.

Namib Restaurant

German cuisine with great service. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Napolitana

An Italian restaurant with both Italian food and steaks and game. Large servings.

Old railway station and casino

Built in the Wilhelminian style in 1902 as a railway station for the new line to Windhoek, it nowadays hosts the Swakopmund Hotel, exhibition centre and casino.

Open market

Traditional African street market. Bargain hard; if you're an obvious tourist the vendor typically gives you a price 3-4 times higher.

Restaurant Europe

at the Hotel Europa Hof

According to some, the best fish and seafood restaurant in town, large servings too. Do book your table beforehand, because it's a popular place.

State House

Kaiserliches Bezirksgericht

Built as a courthouse in 1902, nowadays it is the Swakopmund residence of the Namibian president.

Swakopmund Jetty

Jutting 300 m out in the Atlantic Ocean. Originally it was smaller and built out of wood. Later on, the current concrete jetty was built, but after WWI it fell into disuse. Renovated in 2005, it is a popular attraction, especially for viewing the sunset.

Swakopmund Museum

The largest private museum in the country, founded in 1951. It showcases the cultural and natural history of the region from prehistoric time to the colonial period. Included among the exhibits is a reconstructed 19th-century chemist shop, a dentist's practice and an old household.

Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow·N$30 adults, N$10 children

The Jetty 1905

At end of the pier, fish and chips, sushi, tapas, good wine list and whisky Don Pedro's, +264 64 5664 for reservations.

The Marine Monument

Memorial to the German soldiers who died during the campaign against the Herero People between 1904-07.

The National Marine Aquarium of Namibia

Rays, turtles, sharks and other marine life can be seen here. There is a daily feeding at 15:00.

Tue-Sun 10:00-16:00·N$30

The Tug Restaurant

A great seafood restaurant, with a wide wine selection. It is an actual tug with a great view of the sea - reservations are essential. Rather expensive.

Tiger Reef

Beach bar, excellent place for a sundowner on the beach. Go to the aquaruim and walk along the beach in the direction of Walvis Bay. Grab a bottle of bubbly for the amazing sunset (Locally called sundowners)

Woermann Brock Mall

A more westernized mall with more expensive items (souvenirs and other products). Here you can also find an Internet cafe and a supermarket.

Woermannhaus

A German half-timbered house in the colors of the desert with a 25m high tower and arcaded inner yard. Built by the German trading company Woermann in 1905 as their headquarters for German Southwest Africa. In 1972 the building was declared a national historic landmark and nowadays it functions as a public library.

EHRA

Elephant Human Relations Aid, a local NGO offering desert elephant conservation trips.