Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Swakopmund January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Swakopmund Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Swakopmund.dx3322)[Hotels in Swakopmund](https://expedia.ca/Swakopmund-Hotels.d3322.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Swakopmund](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Swakopmund.d3322.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Swakopmund Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Swakopmund.d3322.Car-Rental-Guide)[Swakopmund Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Swakopmund.d3322.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Swakopmund ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Swakopmund Types of activities Where to stay [Swakopmund travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Swakopmund.dx3322) ![Swakopmund](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/213000/213827-Swakopmund.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Swakopmund](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/213000/213833-Swakopmund.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Swakopmund](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/213000/213829-Swakopmund.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Swakopmund](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/213000/213835-Swakopmund.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Swakopmund](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/213000/213830-Swakopmund.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Swakopmund Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Swakopmund has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Swakopmund is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Swakopmund to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Swakopmund Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Swakopmund. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Swakopmund attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Swakopmund | Number of things to do | 54 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Namibia Self-Driving Audio Guide (in English & German)](/things-to-do/namibia-self-driving-audio-guide-in-english-german.a48337660.activity-details): CA $41 | | Top 5 things to do | [Living Dunes Experience from Swakopmund](/things-to-do/living-dunes-experience-from-swakopmund.a1044367.activity-details)[Welwitschia Tour from Swakopmund](/things-to-do/welwitschia-tour-from-swakopmund.a1044366.activity-details)[Namibia Self-Driving Audio Guide (in English & German)](/things-to-do/namibia-self-driving-audio-guide-in-english-german.a48337660.activity-details)[Walvisbay & Coastal Town City Private Local Guided Day Tour for Cruise Ship...](/things-to-do/walvisbay-coastal-town-city-private-local-guided-day-tour-for-cruise-ships.a2994276.activity-details)[NAMIB DESERT TOURS, Full-Day and Half-Day Tours from Swakopmund, Namibia](/things-to-do/namib-desert-tours-full-day-and-half-day-tours-from-swakopmund-namibia.a2151544.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Living Dunes Experience from Swakopmund](/things-to-do/living-dunes-experience-from-swakopmund.a1044367.activity-details)[Swakopmund: Mondesa Township Day Tour Experience](/things-to-do/swakopmund-mondesa-township-day-tour-experience.a49497257.activity-details)[City Tour of Historical Swakopmund](/things-to-do/city-tour-of-historical-swakopmund.a1249896.activity-details)[Swakopmund: Little Five Desert Wildlife Quad Biking Tour](/things-to-do/from-swakopmund-quad-biking-desert-tour.a4759736.activity-details)[Swakopmund City Tour](/things-to-do/west-coast-bites-and-brews.a1044368.activity-details) | | With kids | [Living Dunes Experience from Swakopmund](/things-to-do/living-dunes-experience-from-swakopmund.a1044367.activity-details)[Welwitschia Tour from Swakopmund](/things-to-do/welwitschia-tour-from-swakopmund.a1044366.activity-details)[NAMIB DESERT TOURS, Full-Day and Half-Day Tours from Swakopmund, Namibia](/things-to-do/namib-desert-tours-full-day-and-half-day-tours-from-swakopmund-namibia.a2151544.activity-details)[City Tour of Historical Swakopmund](/things-to-do/city-tour-of-historical-swakopmund.a1249896.activity-details)[Swakopmund City Tour](/things-to-do/west-coast-bites-and-brews.a1044368.activity-details) | ## What to do in Swakopmund --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Swakopmund #### Swakopmund Lighthouse Learn about the local history of Swakopmund Center with a stop at Swakopmund Lighthouse. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Swakopmund-Lighthouse-Vineta.d6114584.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Dome Learn about the events happening at The Dome during your trip to Swakopmund. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Dome-Vineta.d553248635318547088.Vacation-Attraction) #### German Evangelical Lutheran Church After visiting German Evangelical Lutheran Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Swakopmund Center. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/German-Evangelical-Lutheran-Church-Vineta.d6222899.Vacation-Attraction) #### National Marine Aquarium Take the kids to visit the sea life who live at National Marine Aquarium during your visit to Swakopmund Center. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Marine-Aquarium-Swakopmund.d6221440.Vacation-Attraction) #### Platz Am Meer You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Platz Am Meer during your visit to Swakopmund. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Platz-Am-Meer-Vineta.d553248635311244622.Vacation-Attraction) #### Swakopmund Museum You can study the exhibits at Swakopmund Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Swakopmund Center. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Swakopmund-Museum-Vineta.d6221443.Vacation-Attraction) #### Swakopmund Jetty Swakopmund Jetty is just one of the places to see in Swakopmund, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Swakopmund-Jetty-Swakopmund.d754651203186102272.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hohenzollernhaus Find out about the history of Swakopmund Center with a stop at Hohenzollernhaus. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Hohenzollernhaus-Swakopmund.d6222895.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sandboarding Enjoy an outing to Sandboarding during your stay in Swakopmund Center. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sandboarding-Swakopmund.d553248621532481220.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Swakopmund ![Swakopmund](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/213000/213829-Swakopmund.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vineta 5/5(2 area reviews) While visiting Vineta, you might make a stop by sights like Swakopmund Beach and Swakopmund Lighthouse. [](https://expedia.ca/Swakopmund-Vineta.dx553248635976384208) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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