Lüderitz
Lüderitz is an isolated Art Nouveau town on the southern Atlantic, surrounded by the restricted diamond area. Kolmanskop, a diamond settlement abandoned to the sand, is ten minutes away and the reason most people come. Wind is constant and the water is very cold.
How long to stay
April to October; winds peak in spring.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Lüderitz yet
Is Lüderitz right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Lüderitz is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
- Couples
Less of a focus
- Food
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Solo
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Top things to do
Diaz Point
Free entry · VerifiedLüderitz
A headland with a replica of Bartolomeu Dias's cross, seals and penguins offshore.
Kolmanskop
Entrance NAD 130 · VerifiedLüderitz
A diamond-boom town abandoned in the 1950s and half-filled with sand, entered on a permit with guided morning tours.
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Popular activities
Kolmanskop photography permit visit
Early access to the sand-filled houses before the standard tours.