Swakopmund Tourism

Swakopmund happens to be a beautiful city on the coast of western Namibia situated about 352 km west of Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. Swakopmund is considered to be the capital of Erongo Administrative District. With a population of about 44725 people the city is spread over an area of 196 square kilometers in the Namib Desert.

Swakopmund happens to be a coastal city in Namibia that brims with a strong German heritage. You will find the architecture and history of some of the best places to visit in Namibia similar to that of German style. This place is popularly called as the adventure capital of Namibia. Coming over to this place, you will surely fall in love with the charming holiday bibe.

Some of the popular sights of this place are the Jetty which stands stark and beautiful against a wild Atlantic sea, Swakopmund Museum which takes visitors through the history and ethnology of Namibia, National Marine Aquarium which offers a great introduction to all the varieties of marine life, Kristall Galerie which is famed for its numerous beautifully formed crystals.

During your trip to one of the best places to visit in Namibia, Swakopmund, you can head on Catamaran Charters, Historian Dune Tour, Kayaking "Eco Marine Tour", Living Desert Tour, take a scenic Namibian flight, and much more.

Swakopmund is surrounded by the Namib Desert on three sides and the cold Atlantic waters on the west. The climate of this place is highly influenced by desert climate. You will experience mild conditions all through the year. The average temperature ranges in between 15 degree celsius to 25 degree celsius. This place receives very less rainfall which is even less than 20 mm per year. The main form of moisture in the environment is the thick fog. It is a matter of surprise that the flora and fauna have also adapted to this phenomena.