Lüderitz is a surreal colonial relic – a 19th century Bavarian village on the barren, windswept Namib Desert coast, seemingly untouched by the 20th century. It has everything you’d expect of a small German town – delicatessens, coffee shops and Lutheran churches. Here, the icy but clean South Atlantic is home to seals, penguins and other marine life and the desolate beaches support flamingoes and ostriches.

Luderitz merits the 600km detour from Keetmanshoop, via the sealed B4, which features far vistas between the desolate southern Namib and the forbidden Diamond Area 1. When the wind blows-which is most of the time-the final 10km into Luderitz may be blocked by the barchans dune field which seems bent upon crossing the road. The drifts pile quite high before the road the road crews clean them off and conditions do get hazardous, especially of its foggy.

Things you might consider doing:

• The Lutheran Church is a landmark architectural marvel that was constructed in 1912.
• Art connoisseurs must visit the local Art and Crafts Centre, celebrated for its exquisitely created karakul carpets and wall-hangings.
• Luderitz Museum is a storehouse of ancient memorabilia that paints an interesting colonial sketch of the region and the local waterfront is a smart shopping destination where you can get some great bargains by striking an animated conversation with the locals.
• A thrilling board-sailing competition that takes place here annually in Easter.

Weather

The best time (months) of the year to visit Luderitz: January, September, December.

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Language(s)

English
Local Dialect: Afrikaans and Oshivambo

Population

15137

Currency

Namibian Dollar (NAD)

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Local Contact Information

Address

Bismarck Street, Transnamib Building, Luderitz, Opposite Post Office

Reservations

Luderitz (LUD) – Town Office
Tel: +264-63-202850
Mobile: +264-811 491324 / 0811 22 7262
Fax: +264-63-202845
Email: luderitz.reservations@airnamibia.aero

Luderitz Airport (LUD)

Tel: +264-63-202045
Fax: +264-63-220568
Mobile: +264-811 491324 / 0811 22 7262

Baggage Claims

Tel. +264 61 299 6163
Fax. +264 61 299 6198
E-mail: baggageclaims@airnamibia.aero

Lost and Found

Tel. +264 61 299 6099 / 6100
Fax. +264 61 299 6626
E-mail: lostfound.wdh@airnamibia.aero