Swakopmund, Namibia

Swakopmund is a city on the coast of northwestern Namibia. As a seaside resort, the weather is cooler here in December to January (Namibia's summer months) so the territorial administration moves to Swakopmund for these months. The town has 42,000 inhabitants. Swakopmund is a beach resort and an example of German colonial architecture. It was founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South-West Africa, and a sizable part of its population is still German-speaking today. Buildings in the city include the Altes Gefängnis prison, designed by Heinrich Bause in 1909. The Woermannhaus, built in 1906 with a prominent tower, is now a public library. Attractions in Swakopmund include a Swakopmund Museum, the National Marine Aquarium, a crystal gallery and spectacular sand dunes near Langstrand south of the Swakop River. Outside of the city, the Rossmund Desert Golf Course is one of only 5 all-grass desert golf courses in the world. The city is known for extreme sports. Nearby lies a camel farm and the Martin Luther steam locomotive, dating from 1896 and abandoned in the desert.

Thanks to Helen who visited Namibia.

Namibia

Namibia is definitely one of those countries I fell in love with... Wish I could visit it. This postcard shows one of typical Namibian landscapes, in Namibian desert. Look at the colours, aren't they charming?


Stamp came without cancellation, but I don't care much about it. :) Thanks a lot Husna!

Namibia

Namibia is one of those countries about which I knew very few facts before joining postcrossing. Now I know it's one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and I dream to visit it. Many thanks to my dear friend Husna for sending me great postcards of her country!