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Local favourite lake · Otjozondjupa, Namibia

Von Bach

Von Bach is a lake in Otjozondjupa, Namibia.

Von Bach: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Von Bach

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Von Bach — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -22.01413, 16.95394. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Von Bach full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Von Bach yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Von Bach?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Von Bach?

    Nearby: Von Bach Dam (lake, 2 km), Rheinische Missionskirche (church, 6 km), Okahandja Station (fort, 7 km), Ombotozo (viewpoint, 53 km), Döbra (viewpoint, 60 km), Daan Viljoen Game Park (sanctuary, 73 km).