Khomas district, Namibia

Places to visit near Windhoek

Windhoek is a city in Khomas district, Namibia, home to about 268,132 people. Within 50 km by road there are 264 places to visit — 106 churches, 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage and 13 museums. The must-see places are TransNamib Railway Museum (1 km), Windhoek (1 km) and St. Mary's Cathedral (1 km).

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Windhoek at a glance

Location
Khomas district, Namibia
Population
about 268,132
Coordinates
22.5594° S, 17.0832° E
Places within 50 km
264 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Windhoek

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Windhoek: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Windhoek

107 churches within 100 km of Windhoek. The closest is Windhoek (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Windhoek

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Windhoek. The closest is Three Circles (1 km); the best-known is Dorado Viewpoint (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Windhoek

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Windhoek. The closest is Historical Locomotive (1 km); the best-known is Gibeon Meteorits (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Windhoek

14 museums within 100 km of Windhoek. The closest is TransNamib Railway Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Windhoek

12 parks within 100 km of Windhoek. The closest is Windhoek City Hill (1 km); the best-known is Zoo Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Windhoek

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Windhoek. The closest is Palm Tree Park (1 km); the best-known is Daan Viljoen Game Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Windhoek

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Windhoek
  2. 1 km TransNamib Railway Museum · museum, Khomas
  3. 1 km Windhoek · church, Khomas
  4. 1 km St. Mary's Cathedral · church, Khomas
  5. 1 km Gibeon Meteorits · heritage site, Khomas
  6. 1 km Zoo Park · park, Khomas
  7. 1 km Back to Windhoek

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How to reach Windhoek

    All places near Windhoek by distance

    Within 15 km of Windhoek

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Windhoek by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches106107Windhoek (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints6775Three Circles (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3336Historical Locomotive (1 km)
    Museums1314TransNamib Railway Museum (1 km)
    Parks1212Windhoek City Hill (1 km)
    Other attractions1111Kaiserl. Landesvermessung (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens910Palm Tree Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78Avis Reservoir (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Islamic Centre (2 km)
    Temples11BAPS Hindu Mandir (2 km)
    Beaches & coast11Swakopmund Beach (4 km)
    Treks11Park Run Windhoek Trail (8 km)

    Windhoek: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Windhoek?

    TransNamib Railway Museum (museum, about 1 km), Windhoek (church, about 1 km), St. Mary's Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Gibeon Meteorits (heritage site, about 1 km), Zoo Park (park, about 1 km), Christ Church (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Windhoek?

    264 places on Spotwander: 106 churches, 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Windhoek?

    Windhoek, about 1 km by road; The Potter's House Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Windhoek?

    Three Circles, about 1 km by road; Lovers' Hill (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Windhoek?

    Historical Locomotive, about 1 km by road; Garden of Remembrance (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Windhoek?

    Start in Windhoek, visit TransNamib Railway Museum, then Windhoek, then St. Mary's Cathedral, then Gibeon Meteorits, then Zoo Park, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Windhoek?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Windhoek

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Windhoek’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.