Why go
- City in Erongo, Namibia.
- Served by Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB).
History
Swakopmund is a city on the coast of western Namibia, 352 km (219 mi) west of the Namibian capital Windhoek via the B2 main road. It is the capital of the Erongo administrative district. It had 75,921 inhabitants in 2023.
Where to stay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9UtGiFeLHA · Erf 298, Mile 4, Dolphin Drive, Swakopmund, Namibia · seasidehotelandspa.com
19 Luderitz St, Swakopmund, Namibia · thefritzcollection.com
Swakopmund, Namibia · at-thesea.com
8H93+W35, Swakopmund, Namibia · desertbreezeswakopmund.com
Theo-Ben Gurirab Ave, Swakopmund, Namibia · gondwana-collection.com
8G7G+566, Am Zoll, Swakopmund, Namibia · thestiltz.com
Swakopmund, Namibia · thealternativespace.com
13001, 4 Sam Nujoma Ave, Swakopmund, Namibia · artemis.com.na
90000, 52 Libertina Amathila Ave, Swakopmund, Namibia · desertsands.com.na
Welwitschia, Swakopmund, Namibia · book.nightsbridge.com
The Courtyard, Am Zoll, Plott 228c, Tobias Hainyeko, Swakopmund, Namibia · swakopmundluxurysuites.com
A.Schad Promenade, Swakopmund, Namibia · strandhotelswakopmund.com
Libertina Amathila Avenue, Swakopmund, Namibia · pension-a-la-mer.com
1 Suedstrand St, Swakopmund, Namibia · beach-hotel-swakopmund.com
13 Luderitz St, Swakopmund, Namibia · hotel.na
56 Rhode Allee, Swakopmund, Namibia · guesthouse-swakopmund.com
2 Theo-Ben Gurirab Ave, Swakopmund, Namibia · legacyhotels.co.za
3 Strand St, Swakopmund, Namibia · quiverandco.com
Libertina Amathila Ave, Swakopmund, Namibia · swakopmund-plaza-hotel.com
No 9 Kraal Street, 9 Kraal St, Swakopmund, Namibia · be-still.net
Südstrand Street, Swakopmund River Mouth, Swakopmund, Namibia · lhg.na
42 Nathaniel Maxuilili street, Swakopmund, Namibia · prosthotel.com
Theo-Ben Gurirab Avenue, & Tobias Hainyeko Street, Swakopmund, Namibia · scadvlodges.com
3 Hendrik Witbooi, Swakopmund, Namibia
8, Moses Garoeb St, Swakopmund, Namibia · casa-al-mare.com
Hendrik Witbooi, Swakopmund, Namibia · cornerstoneguesthouse.com
16 Ludwig Koch Street, Swakopmund, Namibia · ondili.com
13001, 14 M.Garoeb St, Swakopmund, Namibia · skeletonbeachbackpackers.com
48 Turmalin, Swakopmund, Namibia · seabreeze.com.na
9 Dolphin, Swakopmund, Namibia
Restaurants & places to go
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-20:00 · Woermann Street · spursteakranches.com
Burger, Fish, Fish And Chips, Grill, Seafood, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · Shop 141 Platz… · bluegrassnam.com
Fish, African, Regional, Grill, Seafood, Local, Pizza, German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Su 11:00-22:00 · Tobias Hainyeko St (Mittel St) · old-sailor-swakopmund.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · the-tug.com
Fast Food · Traditional Namibian food
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 6 Nathaniel Maxuilili Street · afrofusio.com.na
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · Hendrik Witbooi Street, Swakopmund · garnish-restaurant.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:59 Features: outdoor seating · 29 Hendrik Witbooi Street, Swakopmund · facebook.com
Cafe · Opening hours: 06:30-19:00 Features: step-free access · schweizerhaus.net
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 17:00-21:00 · Swakopmund
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food · Hendrik Witbooi Street, Swakopmund
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant
Meat, Restaurant · Meat restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Pancake, Cafe · Breakfast/Coffee Shop cafe · Tobias Hainyeko St
Burger, Fish, Grill, Seafood, Steak House, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · Stint Street, Swakopmund · the-wreck.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 11:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · Swakopmund
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Nathaniel Maxuilili Street, Swakopmund
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00-22:00 · Strand St · facebook.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-13:00 · 23 Daniel Tjongarero Ave, Swakopmund · projectidea13.co.za
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Meat, Seafood, Restaurant · Meat/Seafood restaurant · Swakopmund
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Breakfast/Coffee Shop cafe · Sam Nujoma Avenue
Burger, Cake, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-14:30, 17:00-21:30 Features: step-free access · swakopmundbrauhaus.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 07:00-13:30; Su,PH off · 21 Sam Nujoma Avenue (Kaiser Wilhelm St) · villagecafenamibia.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · Swakopmund · lighthousegroup.com.na
Cafe, Fast Food · Cafe fast food · Swakopmund
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-22:00
Cafe · Opening hours: We-Su 11:00-18:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 17 Tobias Hainyeko Street, Swakopmund, 13001
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-14:00 Features: vegetarian options
Restaurant · restaurant · Swakopmund, 13001
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Airports
Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) 36 km to the centre
Walvis Bay(Rooikop), ER, NA — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 2 airlines (South African Airways, Air Namibia) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Cape Town, Johannesburg, Windhoek (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- South African Airways SA (CRJ-200, CRJ-700) · 2 routes: Cape Town*, Johannesburg*
- Air Namibia SW (ER3) · 1 route: Windhoek
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Arandis Airport (ADI) 52 km to the centre
Arandis, ER, NA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Swakopmund Municipal Aerodrome (SWP) 4.1 km to the centre
Swakopmund, ER, NA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Henties Bay Airport 68 km to the centre
Henties Bay, ER, NA
Plum Aerodrome 43 km to the centre
Plum, ER, NA
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: WVB has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Cape Town, Johannesburg, Windhoek).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Swakopmund. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
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