Kolmanskop, Ghost town in Namib Desert, Namibia
The abandoned mining settlement contains numerous sand-filled German colonial buildings, including houses, a hospital, a school, and a theater.
German miners established Kolmannskuppe in 1908 following a diamond discovery, creating a town that produced 20% of global diamond output until 1950.
The architectural design of buildings reflects early 20th-century German style, with geometric patterns and symmetrical layouts adapting to desert conditions.
The site opens daily from 9:00 to 13:00, with guided tours available in English, German, and Afrikaans for 100 Namibian dollars per adult.
Desert sand has infiltrated the buildings through windows and doorways, creating natural dunes that reach ceiling height in many rooms.
Location: Luderitz
Website: http://kolmanskuppe.com
Address: B4, Luderitz, Namibia Lüderitz Lüderitz
Opening Hours: Montag-Sonntag 09:00-13:00
Phone: +264811284336
Website: http://kolmanskuppe.com
GPS coordinates: -26.70190,15.23185
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:49
Namibia's main natural and historical sites include Etosha National Park, the red dunes of Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, shipwrecks of Skeleton Coast, Twyfelfontein engravings, and the colonial town of Swakopmund. The Namib Desert, nature reserves, and national parks host wildlife and flora adapted to arid conditions. Cultural sites include the abandoned diamond mining town of Kolmanskop and traditional Himba territories.
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