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Windhoek

General Information about Windhoek

Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia in Africa. Windhoek is situated in the centre of the nation on the northern side of the Khomas Hochland (or Khomas Highlands) and is at an altitude of 1665 metres above sea level. Settlements in Windhoek began in the mid 1800's after the discovery of the water and hot springs. The name Windhoek is believed to be derived from the Afrikaans word Wind-Hoek which means 'corner of the wind'. Present day Windhoek has a population of over 230,000 people.

Windhoek has many attractions and places of interest including Christuskirch <\l >e, St George's Cathedral, Alte Feste, Heroes Acre, Kaiserliche Realschul <\l >e, the Old Brewery, the College of Art and the Cheetah Conservation Fund.

St George's Cathedral in the centre of Windhoek is the smallest cathedral in South Africa that is still functioning. The bell used in the bell tower of St George's Cathedral belongs to the set cast made for Saint Mary's Church in Canterbury. Today a kindergarten is on the site and is conducted from the old St George's School.

The Alte Feste, which is now national monument was built 1890 and is one of the oldest buildings in Windhoek. Originally a Schutztruppe fortress, Alte Feste also served as military headquarters and a hostel for the Windhoek High School. Today Alte Feste houses the state museum where the Historic Independence Collection is displayed. Alte Feste overlooks the central business district of Windhoek and is situated on a high hill.

Attractions in Windhoek

Below are a selection of Attractions located in Windhoek, Namibia. Alternatively, you can browse through all Windhoek Attractions.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Four Day Classic Etosha Tour from Windhoek (Extended Safari) Windhoek, Namibia INFORMATION | ENQUIRY | RATES Windhoek $747.15, twin share (AUD) Three Day Sossusvlei Experience from Windhoek (Extended Tour) Windhoek, Namibia INFORMATION | ENQUIRY | RATES Windhoek $568.64 (AUD) Desert Express Rail Experience - Windhoek to Swakopmund (Rail Tour) Windhoek, Namibia INFORMATION | ENQUIRY | RATES Windhoek $333.28, twin share (AUD)

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Guesthouses in Windhoek

Below are a selection of Guesthouses located in Windhoek, Namibia. Alternatively, you can browse through all Windhoek Guesthouses.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Naankuse Guesthouse (17.0836111) Nelson Mandela Ave, 64, , Windhoek, Windhoek, , Namibia MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Windhoek €36.13 Roof of Africa Lodge & Travel Centre (17.0804572) Box 11745 Windhoek, 124-6 nelson Mandela Avenue Windhoek, Windhoek, Windhoek, , Namibia MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Windhoek €29.47 Seventh Heaven Guesthouse (17.0840835) Schopenhauer Street 18, Windhoek, Windhoek, Windhoek, , Namibia 9000 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Windhoek €13.44

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Hotels in Windhoek

Below are a selection of Hotels located in Windhoek, Namibia. Alternatively, you can browse through all Windhoek Hotels.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Windhoek Country Club Hotel Windhoek (Hotel) Western Bypass Pioneers parkWindhoek, Namibia MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Central R1260.00 Safari Court Hotel Windhoek (Hotel) Windhoek, Namibia MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Windhoek R545.00 Villa Verdi Guesthouse (Hotel) Windhoek, Namibia MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Central R735.00

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