Swakopmund

Nature

Swakop River

This river originates in Namibia's Khomas Highland, cuts across the Namib Desert, and meets the Atlantic Ocean at Swakopmund. Its bed is usually dry, but it carves a striking path through the heart of the desert.

Zoos & aquariums

National Marine Aquarium of Namibia

A marine aquarium in Swakopmund, Namibia, home to a variety of creatures that live in the cold Benguela Current. It's a great place to get a close-up look at the unique ecosystem of the South Atlantic.

Views & landmarks

Swakopmund lighthouse

A granite lighthouse standing on the coast of Swakopmund, Namibia, built in 1902 during the German colonial era. Here you can see up close how it has watched over the harbor with its red light.

Museums & galleries

Museum Swakopmund

Museum Swakopmund is a regional and natural history museum in the coastal Namibian town of Swakopmund, the largest of its kind in the country. It's a great place to explore local history and natural history together.

Temples & religious sites

Our Lady of the Rosary, Swakopmund

This Catholic church in Swakopmund was completed in 1958. It belongs to the Rosary parish and includes an adjoining care home, making it a quiet place to visit.