| Altes
Amtsgericht 1908. Originally intended
to be a school. The early community were unable to raise the
necessary funds and it later was used as a magistrates office.
The Municipality of Swakopmnd now use it as offices. |
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National Marine Aquarium. Opens a window to the types of marine life found
in the cold Benguela Current off the coast of Namibia. Glass
tunnel for good views of Shark, Turtles, Eagle Ray, etc.
- Open Tue-Sun 10h00 - 16h00.
- Adults N$30 Child N$15
- SADC residents N$10 Child N$5
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| The Hohenzollern
Haus 1904 - 1906 was built as The
Hotel Hohenzollern. The facade is decorated with cupids and flowers,
having two lions resting on the corner pediments above which
a kneeling Altas shoulders the World. The hotel soon became known
as a gambling house and was closed by the Municipality. It is
now a block of privately owned apartments. |
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The Kristall Galerie. Is unique, and a must visit when in Swakopmund.
Here you'll find the World's largest known of excavated crystals.
One weighing in at over 14 ton. Exhibits of the various gem-stones
of Namibia including a beautiful sample of rare Pietersite.
- Mon-Sat 09H00 to 17h00
- Adults N$20. U/16yrs
N$12
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Museum. 1902
(Kaiserlisches Haupzollamt) The Old Customs House was in daily
use until 1914 when it sustained a direct hit from a British
naval shell. It remained empty for many years and in 1960 became
the home of the museum collection founded by Dr. Alfons Weber
the local dentist. The best museum in the country A must visit
when in Swakopmund.
Open 09h00 to 17h00. Price
N$15
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Otavi Banhof and OMEG Haus -1906. Now
a Snake Park. The end of the original
rail track from Otavi to Swakopmund. Commissioned by the Otavi
Minen-und-EisenbahnGesellschaft (OMEG). Good examples of Black
Mamba , 4 species of Cobra, Boomslang, Python etc.
Mon - Fri 08h30 to 17h00
Adults N$15.00 U/12yrs N$5.00
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| The Prison
- 1907. At the time of construction
it was situated out of town. The main building served as accommodation
units for the prison officers. Having the prison cells at the
rear. To this day it still serves as a prison having modern facilities
at the rear. |
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Mole Walk.
Take a leisurely walk and go people
watching along the Mole and by Palm Beach. Bars, restaurants,
ice cream parlors Childrens play park. A full Olympic sized swimming
pool. Museum. If you keep your eyes open you might even see Dolphins
that swim into the harbor area and seals basking on the rocks. |
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Woremann Haus & Damara Tower 1894-1904 Built as offices and accommodation for The now
the public library and art center. Offices of Ministry of Environment
& Tourism.
You can climb up the Tower and get a good
view of the town. It only costs N$10
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High Seas
off The Mole. Children playing
in the surf at the sheltered beach area by the Mole. While behind
the High South Atlantic Rollers thunder past on a low tide. Sea-weed
torn from the underwater Kelp forests has been deposited on the
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| The Famous
Hansa Brauerei. If you enjoy a
good beer you can't go wrong with any of the Namibia Brewery's
products. All are naturally brewed and in compliance with the
German Reinheitsgebot (Seit 1516) |
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The War
Memorial. Up to the late 1970's
the annual remembrance service for fallen comrades was attended
by ex soldiers of the Schutztruppe, Third Reich, ex- British
and South African military personnel. Many wore medals of Distinguished
Merit. The service was given in Afrikaans, English and German.
As was promised the service is still held each year, though the
numbers diminish. |