Windhoek
NamibiaNA
Capital and largest city of Namibia
Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area, at around 1,700 m (5,600 ft) above sea level in the country's geographical centre area. The population of Windhoek, which was 486,169 in 2023, is growing due to a migration from other regions in Namibia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 486,169
- Coordinates
- -22.559, 17.083
- Timezone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Elevation
- 1650 m
Overview of Windhoek
Set in Namibia, Windhoek is a sizeable city. Around 486,169 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nature, water sports and culture. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,650 metres.
Things to do in Windhoek
Nature in Windhoek
(21)Windhoek's nature entries include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Everything listed here comes from what Windhoek is actually tagged with. Altogether 21 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Windhoek
(19)Our data lists Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking as water sports options here. Counting everything, 19 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Windhoek.
Culture in Windhoek
(18)Under culture, Windhoek is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The category holds 18 entries in our dataset. The list follows Windhoek's own activity tags.
Sports in Windhoek
(14)Windhoek's sports entries include Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Windhoek is actually tagged with. Altogether 14 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Windhoek
(13)Under adventure, Windhoek is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Counting everything, 13 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Windhoek.
Nightlife in Windhoek
(10)For nightlife, expect Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Windhoek.
Wellness in Windhoek
(7)Wellness lovers get Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. All of it is drawn from Windhoek's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Family in Windhoek
(4)Looking for family? Windhoek has Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Windhoek's own activity tags.
Shopping in Windhoek
(2)Shopping in Windhoek covers Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Windhoek's own activity tags.
More to do in Windhoek
(2)Other activities lovers get Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Windhoek is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Windhoek
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August. Windhoek stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Windhoek is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Africa/Windhoek.
Similar destinations
Places near Windhoek that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Windhoek known for?
- Windhoek, in Namibia, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 486,169 residents.
- What can you do in Windhoek?
- Recorded activities in Windhoek include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Windhoek?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August. Windhoek stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Windhoek located?
- Windhoek is located in Namibia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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