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Swakopmund travel info It has a restful and relaxing atmosphere with promenades, beautifully tended public gardens, palm trees lining the streets and eye-catching turn-of-the-Century Colonial buildings, many of which are national monuments. The local jail, for example, resembles a country mansion, and the railway station is a magnificently ornate building. The particular attraction of the town lies in the fact that one can enjoy the wild beauty of the desert and the sea and yet be within easy reach of the solid comfort of Swakopmund's hotels, pensions and restaurants.
The original wooden pier, The Mole, which is silted up, creates a lovely sheltered beach. Its pretty palm-lined promenade adds to its popularity as a bathing site where surfing is also good. The town has many sightseeing attractions, including the railway station, the museum, brewery, art gallery and an aquarium. Facilities here include Sand boarding, Quad Biking, Parasailing, Sea Kayaking, gymkhanas, horse races, motor racing, soccer, tennis and beer fests.
The Desert Express from Windhoek to Swakopmund or vice-versa, started winding its way through the magnificent Namib Desert in 1998. A journey on the Desert Express provides a unique opportunity to explore the natural wonders of Namibia's wide-open spaces.
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