Windhoek

Windhoek is the capital of Namibia, in the country’s central highlands. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area. Windhoek is the social, economic, political, and cultural center of the country. The city developed at the site of a permanent hot spring known to the indigenous pastoral communities.

Windhoek is served by two airports, with the closest one being Eros Airport, located 7 kilometers south of the city center for smaller craft, and the other being Hosea Kutako International Airport, 42 kilometers east of the city. Public transport is scarce and transportation across town is largely done by taxi. Windhoek is connected by rail to Okahandja, Rehoboth and Gobabis.

The National Art Gallery, National Theatre, and the National Museum are all located here. Two locations are part of the National Museum, the Alte Feste (historical) showcases a range of colonial items such as wagons and domestic items, while the Owela Museum (scientific; named after Orwell, a traditional game played with pebbles) contains displays of minerals, fossils, and meteorites and gives an insight into traditional village life. There are also the Independence Memorial Museum, the National Library of Namibia, and the Windhoek Public Library, built-in 1925, next to the Alte Feste. Those are some of the major sites in the city.

During the month of May, June, July, and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 25 degrees Celsius (77°F). The hottest season/summer is in January, February, October, November, and December. The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.

10 Best things to do in Windhoek, Namibia:

Visit the Christuskirche.

A rather pretty Lutheran Church was constructed at the beginning of the 20th century. The Christuskirche is the most iconic landmark in Windhoek. Situated next to the Tintenpalast, Namibia’s Parliament building, & the parliament gardens, the church is located quite centrally & makes for an interesting walk with some historical significance & neighboring attractions. Read more

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