Windhoek, Capital city in central Namibia.
Located in a valley at 1,650 meters elevation, Windhoek extends between the Eros Mountains and Auas Mountains near the Khomas Highland.
The settlement began in 1840 with Jonker Afrikaner's Orlam community, followed by German colonial development under Major Curt von François in 1890.
The National Art Gallery, National Theatre, and museums present Namibian heritage through exhibitions, performances, and historical collections throughout the year.
The city connects to international destinations through Hosea Kutako International Airport, situated 45 kilometers northeast of the central district.
The Ink Palace serves as Namibia's parliament building, displaying German colonial architecture with pink sandstone walls and copper-green roof details.
Location: Khomas Region
Inception: 1840
Elevation above the sea: 1,650 m
Website: https://www.windhoekcc.org.na/
Address: Windhoek, Namibia 10000, 10005, 10015, 10012 Windhoek
Website: https://windhoekcc.org.na
GPS coordinates: -22.57000,17.08361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:01
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.
Acre de los Héroes
10.3 km
Reiterdenkmal, Windhoek
486 m
Christ Church, Windhoek
456 m
Alte Feste
503 m
Independence Stadium
4.3 km
State House of Namibia
3 km
Tintenpalast
700 m
Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium
4.3 km
Zoo Park
346 m
Windhoek Country Club Resort
5.5 km
Heinitzburg
1 km
Schwerinsburg
986 m
Turnhalle
1.1 km
Parliament Gardens
561 m
Sanderburg
1 km
Daan Viljoen Game Reserve
12.7 km
Sanlam Centre
1.2 km
Outjo-Museum
1.2 km
Moltkeblick
13.3 km
Ramblers Stadium
2.6 km
Look-Out Post
3.6 km
Aris quarries
22.6 km
Lukaskirche (Windhoek)
2.2 km
Grave of John Ludwig
2.8 km
Elisabeth House
742 m
War Memorial
318 m
Ten-man House
688 m
Old German School Building
2.8 kmReviews
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