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Windhoek is located at an altitude of 1,646 meters in the country's Central Highlands.
The Auas Mountains lie to the southeast, Eros Mountains to the northeast and the hills of the Khomas Hochland to the west.
Lying more or less in the geographical center of the country, the city and surrounding suburbs are spread out over a series of picturesque valleys. Although small for a capital city by international standards, Windhoek remains the political, economic and cultural center of the country.
German colonial influence
Windhoek is certainly a place worth spending a day or two looking around before setting off for the rest of the country. The wide streets are lined with cosmopolitan pavement cafés. Look up and you'll see old German architecture in soft colors sitting alongside glittering office blocks.
Street vendors cluster under palm trees with arrays of wooden curios, shops have colorful displays of African art, twinkling Namibian diamonds and books on every aspect of the country from the Himba of the Kaokoveld to the ghost towns of Lüderitz. People are busy, but relaxed and stress seems an unusual concept here.
The traffic is minimal, air is clear and skies seem to be permanently blue.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Windhoek
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Windhoek, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Windhoek
- The Central Highlands 37 kilometers away
- Erongo Mountains 176 kilometers away
- The Naukluft Mountains 194 kilometers away
- Waterberg Plateau 243 kilometers away
- Swakopmund and Pelican Point 262 kilometers away
- Walvis Bay 267 kilometers away
- Southern Namibia 298 kilometers away
- The NamibRand Nature Reserve 299 kilometers away
- Sossusvlei & Sesriem 299 kilometers away
- Damaraland 409 kilometers away
- Etosha National Park 442 kilometers away
- Aus 463 kilometers away
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Accommodation choices for Windhoek
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Windhoek. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Galton House
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Olive Grove
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Ideas for experiencing Windhoek
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Windhoek, and which use the best local guides.
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Windhoek City Tour Windhoek City Tour
Windhoek City Tour
Taking in the sights of the city, you can stop at viewpoints and various historical sites including the Christuskirche, Tintenpalast, and the Alte Feste museum.
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