Swakopmund Tour Information
The following is a pleasant walk through the south side of Swakopmund that I often
The following is a pleasant walk through the south side of Swakopmund that I often take. It begins at the Aquarium, takes you into the town-centre and ends at the Mole. The time it will…
Swakopmund Self Guided Tour ( walk about part 1 )
The Aquarium - Strand Street South. The Aquarium focuses on the variety of fish and marine life found along the Namibia coastline. An underwater walk-way allows visitors to view the fish, including Shark, at close range. (Time budget 45 min)
Open: Tues-Sun from10h00 to 16h00 Closed Mondays
Hansa Brauerie - Anton Lubowski Ave. Founded in 1929 and once famous for its beers, all brewed in accordance with the German Reinheids-gebot of 1516. Many a Dorsland-Dry-Throat was quenched with the popular 'Hansa Pilsner", "Hansa Tafel" and other Namibian beers until the brewery's closure in September 2005.
Built in 1905 by, and to house the engineer soldiers of the 2nd Eisenbahnbaukompagnie, who came to build the first wooden jetty, the Kaserne was used as a school and now serves as a youth hostel. ( Time Budget 15min) Kaserne more
The Jetty. Strand Street South. Originally built as a wooden structure in 1904-5. It soon suffered from marine borer molluscs and the construction of an iron replacement was begun in 1912. Only 242 m of the planned 640 m had been completed by the outbreak of WW1 in August 1914, when construction ceased ceased. The Jetty underwent major repairs during 2005/06 and was re-opened to the public in October 2006. Jetty more
Built in 1894 as offices and residential quarters for the senior officials of the Damara and Namaqua Trading Company. Extensions were made in 1903-05 and wood paneled offices were added. When Prince Albert of Prussia visited the colony in 1907 he was accommodated here. The 'Fachwerkbau' style makes this one of the most attractive buildings in the town. Bought by the Administration in 1921 it has served as a school hostel, and now houses the Public Library and Art Gallery.
The attractive Damara Tower was used as a navigation point for ships, and for N$10 you can climb to the top for a panoramic view of the town.
Altes Kaiserliches Bezirksgericht:
On the Am Zoll. Built in 1901 as the magistrates court and later used as the district court. From 1918 to 1990 used as the summer residence of the Administrator General, and since Independence in 1990 as a the summer residence for the President.
Of Interest: The Swakop River has had several previous names In 1841 the Rhenish missionary Knudson called it after the 'River 'Rhein'
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