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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

The Equestrian statue, WindhoekWindhoek 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.

Map of Windhoek

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    Places near Windhoek

    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.

    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.

    • Windhoek City Tour
      Christuskirche, Windhoek

      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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