Namibia's premier seaside resort
Central Namibia, Namibia
Swakopmund is situated on the central Atlantic coast of the country and is Namibia’s second largest town and the traditional “summer capital” of the country. Swakopmund remains a charming town, with a resemblance to a Bavarian village nestling between the Namib desert and the Atlantic Ocean.
Background
The city still retains many of the old German Colonial buildings including an old museum/store selling genuine artefacts from the 19th century. Woermann House, built in 1905 houses the Swakopmund Art Association and Public Library, its tower gives panoramic views over the desert and sea. The Lighthouse, harbour breakwaters (known as the Mole) and the old iron jetty are some of the towns most prominent landmarks.