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Swakopmund is an old German port city on the south Atlantic. Originally built as a colonial retort to the British port of Walvis Bay, Swakopmund slowly grew out of maritime importance as the Brits supplanted the German troops in Namibia after World War I.
Today, Swakopmund (or Swakop for short) is a laid-back, friendly and interesting city for visitors to Namibia. The German heritage guarantees a decent little bar scene, complete with tasty Germanic-style beers. There are numerous nice hotels, in all price ranges. And, Swakop is a good place to shop....both for necessities of travel AND souvenirs. There are a lot of "old settlers" for Namibia in and around Swakop, and they maintain a lively and well-stocked group of shops.
There are numerous eateries in and around Swakop, many featuring very fresh and tasty seafood dishes.
Updated Aug 3, 2003
Address: Intersection of Highways B2 and C34, on the coast
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A walk through the workshop of weavers creating beautiful wall-hangings, rugs and other works of art with hand-dyed and spun and woven karakul wool. All original artwork.
View the weavers at work and browse the extensive range of products.
An original piece can be made to order from a picture or photo.
Written Apr 20, 2003
Address: Swakopmund
Sandboarding, Swakopmund, Namibia
Sandboarding is a must activity when trevaling through the Namibian desert region. Two different styles axist: Snowboard style and Head first style. Tried the head first style and it was execelent.
Written Aug 26, 2002
Well, I didn't get a chance to do this, but skydiving in Swakopmund is supposed to be amazing...and duneboarding. I heard both highly recommended.
The Namib desert is the oldest desert in the world, and the dunes are the largest in the world and butted right up against the ocean....unbeatable.
Written Aug 26, 2002
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Swakopmund city.
Many activites possible on top of a short sightseeing in the town.
An expensive (N$ 880) but worthwhile thing to do is a 2.5 hours fly to Sossusvlei dunes and over the Namib desert
A cute and neat little european (german) town between the Atlantic Ocean and the Namib desert. Coming there from wilder places, it feels like being part of the 'Truman Show'.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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For the outdoor adventure/ extreme sport types make sure you sepnd a few days in Swakupmund to sandboard, quad bike, and take coastal flights. It is also easy to get to the lunar scape and Cape cross from here.
It is just a whole lot of fun!
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Though we arrived in winter (august), SWK is the main holiday center for water sports, beaches and coasts, but anyway, don't expect more than 22°C in summer!! The water, even in summer, is bloody cold, but there are a lot of good restaurants and loooong sandy coasts.
Walking around SWK you can find beautiful examples of german architecture that talk about its colonial past.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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About two kilometres before you arrive in Swakopmund, on the left side of the highway, you'll see a rusty old steam engine. It was brought to the area in 1896 to transport goods from the township to the interior, but after a couple of trips it gave up the ghost and died on the spot. It is affectionately called Martin Luther, in memory of the German reformer's famous words on the steps of Worms Cathedral: 'Hier stehe ich, ich kann nicht anders' (Here I stand - I can do no other).
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Swakopmund: a hint of Bavaria existing precariously between the Namib desert and the south Atlantic Ocean. Drive the skeleton coast, where the ocean mists swirl inland, get permission to visit the uranium mine, stare at the salt flats, and return to the town for the local beer and German food.
Written Aug 24, 2002
Updated Nov 13, 2003
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