Holiday in Windhoek
City in Namibia — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇳🇦
Country
Namibia
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October — dry season, best safari conditions (animals at waterholes). Pleasant 20-25°C.
Budget/day
Getting there from Germany
Direct flight with Condor/Eurowings from Frankfurt to Windhoek Hosea Kutako (WDH), approx. 10 hours.
About Windhoek
Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is located at 1,650 meters in the central highlands and surprises as one of the cleanest and safest capitals in Africa. The city combines German colonial architecture — the Christ Church, the Ink Palace, and the breweries — with African flair and modern Namibia. The Craft Centre at the old train station and Joe's Beerhouse are institutions. Windhoek is primarily the gateway to the spectacular landscapes of Namibia: the dunes of Sossusvlei, the Etosha National Park, the Skeleton Coast, and the Fish River Canyon. The German-Namibian connection is omnipresent: streets bear German names, Windhoek Lager is the national beer (brewed according to the German purity law), and German is still spoken in Swakopmund. A safari in Namibia almost always begins and ends in Windhoek.
Top 5 highlights in Windhoek
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Christuskirche
Lutheran church from 1910 in neo-Romanesque style — the landmark of the city and a testament to the colonial era.
Tintenpalast
The parliamentary building in a colonial grandeur — surrounded by the parliamentary gardens with Alön.
Craft Centre
In the old train station: Namibian handicrafts, wood carvings, jewelry, and local design.
Joe's Beerhouse
Legendary restaurant with game dishes (oryx, springbok, zebra) in a quirky atmosphere — an institution.
Township Tour Katutura
Guided tour through the former township — now a vibrant neighborhood with Kapana grill stands and community.
Hotels in Windhoek
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Reise-SIM für Windhoek
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Windhoek
Recommended travel time
May to October — dry season, best safari conditions (animals at waterholes). Pleasant 20-25°C.
Summer
20-30°C, rainy season Nov-April
Winter
5-22°C, dry and sunny
How much does a holiday in Windhoek cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
35-55 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
150-400 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Car rental is a must: Namibia is explored by rental car — 4WD recommended for gravel roads, distances are vast.
German is understood: Many Namibians speak German — especially in Swakopmund, Lüderitz, and tourist areas.
Windhoek Lager: The national beer is brewed according to the German purity law — a brewery tour is worthwhile.
Kapana street food: In Katutura, Kapana stands grill fresh meat — the most authentic street food experience in Namibia.
Food & drink in Windhoek
These specialties you must try!
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