Windhoek Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of the Republic of Namibia
About Windhoek
The city was spelled Windhuk during the German colonial time and is sometimes still referred to as such in German. The name is pronounced wind-hook, as "oe" in Dutch and Afrikaans is pronounced like "u" in German.
Top Attractions in Windhoek
Explore the best things to see and do in Windhoek:
- ★AJ du Plooy Sports Fields
- ★Archer's Land
- ★Avis Dam Nature Reserve
- ★Cats Unlimited
- ★Christuskirche
- ★Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve
- ★Heroes' Acre
- ★Independence Museum
Where to Eat in Windhoek
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Joe's Beer House
- 🍴La Marmite Royale - Café Zoo
- 🍴Luigi and the Fish
- 🍴Old Continental Cafe
- 🍴PepperCorn
- 🍴Sardinia
Where to Stay in Windhoek
- 🏨Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino
- 🏨Backpackers Unite
- 🏨Chameleon Backpackers & Guesthouse
- 🏨Heinitzburg
- 🏨Hilton Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Casa Blanca
Windhoek Travel Guide Sections
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