City Tour of Historical Swakopmund

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| Swakopmund, Namibia

Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

2 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Refreshments

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Swakopmund, known as the prime holiday resort of Namibia, was founded in August 1892 by the German Colonial Reich. For many years this town was the main harbour for the territory, being served by the mole and later the jetty. Both these structures still exist. Many historical buildings dating from...

Duration 2 Hours
Group Tour
Max 25 people in the group

1
Woermannhaus
Visit the Woermannhaus in Bismarck Street which is a superb example of architect Friedrich Höft's "Fachwerkbau" style. The building was erected in 1894 by the Damara and Namaqua Trading company and was extended in 1903 and 1904 when wood panelled offices were added. In earlier days the courtyard was filled...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Swakopmund Jetty
Visit the Swakopmund iron Jetty which was constructed in 1912 to replace a wooden jetty which had become derelict. Two firms based in Mannheim, Germany, received the contract, and plans were made to build a jetty of 640m. the rocky area contributed to major difficulties during construction and the company...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Center

See the Prinzessin-Rupprecht-Heim, a striking reminder of the way of life of the early years of our country. This building was built in 1902 and named after the patroness of the Bavarian Association and wife of the heir to the Bavarian throne - Prinzessin Rupprecht. The Prinzessin-Rupprecht-Heim was originally built...

Duration 20 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Libertina Amathila Avenue

See Haus Hohenzollern which was built between 1904 and 1906. This illustrious former hotel is definitely one of Swakopmund's most extraordinary buildings with its cupid and flower adornments, corner pediment edged off with two lions and an imperial image of Atlas with the world on his shoulders. Haus Hohenzollern looms...

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia

Visit the German Evangelical Lutheran Church with adjacent parsonage. Rumour has it that in 1905 Pastor Vedder was disappointed to find open-air church services completely unattended. He is said to have returned to his home - a wooden crate without roof, doors or windows -with his sermon still neatly folded...

Duration 20 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Vineta

Visit the Marine Memorial, a monument of superb detail. It is dedicated to the members of Germany's First Marine Expedition who were killed in action. The statue showing a marine standing beside his fallen comrade was designed by Berlin sculptor, A. M. Wolff, and cast by Gladenbeck A. G. ,...