Craft Market

Swakopmund


Swakopmund's artisans and souvenir sellers have gathered together here all in the one place. It's worth a wander, although the quality varies, and there are an awful lot of carved-wood giraffes.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Swakopmund attractions

1. Swakopmund Museum

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When ill winds blow, head for this museum at the foot of the lighthouse, where you can hole up and learn about the town's history. The museum occupies the…

3. Lighthouse

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This operational lighthouse, an endearing Swakopmund landmark just off Strand St, was constructed in 1902. It was originally built 11m high, but an…

4. Mole

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In 1899, architect FW Ortloff’s sea wall (better known as the Mole) was intended to enhance Swakopmund’s poor harbour and create a mooring place for large…

5. Marine Memorial

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Often known by its German name, Marine Denkmal, this memorial was commissioned in 1907 by the Marine Infantry in Kiel, Germany, and designed by sculptor…

6. Altes Amtsgericht

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This gabled building, on the corner of Garnison and Bahnhof Sts, was constructed in 1908 as a private school. When the funds ran out, the government took…

7. Kristall Galerie

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This architecturally astute gallery features some of the planet’s most incredible crystal formations, including the largest quartz crystal that has ever…

8. Woermannhaus

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From the shore, the delightful German-style Woermannhaus stands out above surrounding buildings. Built in 1905 as the main offices of the Damara & Namaqua…