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Lüderitz

Lüderitz is a Namibian town named after a German merchant. It once flourished through fishing and guano mining, and grew rapidly after diamonds were discovered nearby.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Lüderitz
Gateway airport
Lüderitz Airport (LUD)
Best season
Jul–Dec
Time zone
Africa/Windhoek
Sights covered
8 places

Sights worth seeing

Lüderitz Bay

Nature

Lüderitz Bay

A bay on the coast of Namibia. The city of Lüderitz sits at its edge, so visitors can enjoy coastal scenery along with a taste of town life.

Halifax Island

Nature

Halifax Island

A small rocky island off the coast of Lüderitz, Namibia, about 100 meters from the mainland. It is known as one of Namibia's leading breeding sites for African penguins.

Seal Island

Nature

Seal Island

A small island in Lüderitz Bay, located north of Penguin Island and west of Agate Beach. As the name suggests, it's home to seals.

Diaz Point lighthouse

Views & landmarks

Diaz Point lighthouse

A lighthouse standing on Diaz Point, on the Atlantic coast near Lüderitz. It offers fine views of the sea stretching along the coastline.

Evangelical Lutheran Church

Temples & religious sites

Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Evangelical Lutheran Church is a landmark that represents Lüderitz. Built atop a rocky hill on Diamond Hill, it's also nicknamed the "Rock Church."

Site of Original Dias Cross

Heritage & monuments

Site of Original Dias Cross

A headland at the tip of the Lüderitz Peninsula, extending about 50 meters out into the South Atlantic. It's known as the original site of the cross erected by explorer Bartolomeu Dias.

Shark Island Lighthouse

Views & landmarks

Shark Island Lighthouse

A lighthouse in the harbor of Lüderitz, Namibia, built in 1903 and lit until 1910. It's a white cylindrical tower with red trim, now converted inside into guest rooms as part of a resort.

Penguin Island

Nature

Penguin Island

A small island floating in Lüderitz Bay, located just south of Seal Island. It's a great spot to take in the calm scenery of the bay.

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Average temperature by month

5-year average

19° Jan
19° Feb
19° Mar
18° Apr
16° May
16° Jun
15° Jul
14° Aug
14° Sep
16° Oct
17° Nov
18° Dec

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