Christuskirche
Central Windhoek
A historic Art Nouveau Lutheran church, an iconic symbol of the city combining local sandstone with impressive stained-glass windows.
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Plan a free trip to WindhoekUpdated: 2026-10-18
Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is a cosmopolitan city blending African and German influences with breathtaking desert landscapes. Visit to experience rich culture, historical architecture, and an excellent gateway for excursions into the famous Namib Desert.
Things to do in Windhoek include Christuskirche, Independence Memorial Museum, Alte Feste. Here are 13 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A historic Art Nouveau Lutheran church, an iconic symbol of the city combining local sandstone with impressive stained-glass windows.
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A modern museum documenting Namibia's colonial history and its struggle for independence.
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A former German colonial fort, now a museum showcasing Namibian art and history.
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Lush and tranquil gardens surrounding the Parliament building, a great spot for relaxation and viewing the Independence Memorial Museum.
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Heroes' Acre is Namibia's official war memorial, built into uninhabited hills 10 kilometres south of the centre of Windhoek. It opened in 2002, created to foster patriotism and nationalism and to hand that spirit on to future generations of Namibians.
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Daan Viljoen Game Reserve, a wildlife reserve near Windhoek, Namibia, sits in the Khomas Hochland hill country. It has many walking trails and lets visitors explore on their own, giving a good picture of the country's wildlife.
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The Parliament building of Namibia, an impressive historic structure surrounded by lush gardens.
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A visit to this township offers a fascinating glimpse into local culture, markets, and Namibian history.
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Two buildings showcasing Namibia's natural history, ethnography, and art.
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Here is what 3 days in Windhoek look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Christuskirche, Independence Memorial Museum, Alte Feste, Parliament Gardens, Heroes' Acre, Gibeon Meteorits and 7 more. Christuskirche: A historic Art Nouveau Lutheran church, an iconic symbol of the city combining local sandstone with impressive stained-glass windows.
Day 1: Parliament Gardens, Christuskirche, Independence Memorial Museum, Alte Feste. Day 2: Trans-Namib Railroad Museum, Namibia National Art Gallery, Gibeon Meteorits, Maerua Mall. Day 3: Daan Viljoen Game Reserve, Heroes' Acre.
Museums worth visiting in Windhoek: Independence Memorial Museum (Central Windhoek), Alte Feste (Central Windhoek), Namibia National Art Gallery, National Museum of Namibia (Central Windhoek) and Trans-Namib Railroad Museum.
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