Hotel Schweizerhaus

Swakopmund - Namibia

Hotel Schweizerhaus is conveniently situated in Swakopmund just a few minutes walk from the town centre, (and it's magnificent historical buildings) and the main beach. It has belonged to the Anton family since 1965, and has established itself as one of the town's leading hotels. As it has won a 'Best Hotel 50 rooms or less,' award for 4 consecutive years, it has become something of a Swakopmund landmark these days.

The hotel also boasts one of Namibia's famous coffee shops, Cafe Anton. Even if you're not staying at the hotel, it is well worth a visit. It has a mouthwatering selection of home made traditional German confectionery, cheese cakes and small pastries on view. Many visitors to the area, happily munch away on a slice (or two) of delicious Black Forest Cream Cake, Florentiners, or 'Bee Sting,' - a cream cake with a honey nut topping!

Guests can relax in the lounge with it's comfortable seating areas and an inviting fireplace to ward off the chilly, winter evenings. Other facilities include a same-day laundry and ironing service, 24hr security car parking, and there are safes at reception for guests to lock up their valuables. There is an Internet cafe only 1 block away, children are welcome here, and there is 1 room that is wheelchair friendly.

A breakfast buffet and small lunch menu are served in the hotel's restaurant. The Captain's Bar has closed unfortunately, but residents can still order beers and wines throughout the day. The hotel recommends the Western Saloon Restaurant, The Brauhaus or Kuki's Pub to their guests, for an evening of excellent seafood, steak and 'a la carte' wining and dining.

There are 24 rooms at the Schweizerhaus. 16 are standard, 3 are luxury, there are 3 de luxe rooms, 1 suite and 1 de luxe suite. They all have en-suite bathrooms, a TV, telephone and room service is available from reception during the day. All the luxury/de luxe rooms have feathered duvets on the beds.

Functions and conferences can be arranged on request. Their conference room comfortably seats up to 30 people. Basic technical equipment, such as an overhead projector and a flip chart are available, and full technical packages can be organized.

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Activities from Swakopmund
Activities from Walvis Bay

Cape Cross Tour: A half day tour (with morning and afternoon departures) to the seal colony at Cape Cross
Cape Cross & Messum Crater Tour: Visits the seal colony at Cape Cross and the Messum Crater which is best known for it's desert adapted plants such as the Welwitschia Mirabilis
Fishing: Everything from sharks to pilchards
Living Desert Tour: A half day tour into the Namib Desert
Minerals Half Day: Learn about the minerals found in this part of the Namib
Namib Desert Day Trip: A day trip from Swakopmund into the Namib Desert
Quad Biking: 2 hour guided trip into the dune belt near Swakopmund (50km) - you enter an area where you cannot get to by car or foot. No experience necessary...
Sandboarding: Skitter down the slip faces of a tall star dune near Swakopmund at 80km/h on a lie-down board, or enjoy the style and grace of a stand-up board. No experience necessary.
Sandwich Harbour Tour: A day trip from Swakopmund down the Skeleton Coast to Sandwich Harbour
Skydiving: Leave the safety of the aircraft and join a tandem skydive. No experience required!
Spitzkoppe Day Tour: Full day tour to the Spitzkoppe Mountains - you will meet the Damara people and be introduced to the Bushman rock art of the area.
Swakopmund & Walvis Bay Sightseeing: A half day your of these two coastal towns includes visits to historical buildings & monuments as well as the teeming birdlife of the Walvis Bay Lagoon

Catamaran Cruise: view the lagoon from the comfort of a catamaran
Dolphin Cruise: A dolphin cruise around the Walvis Bay Lagoon
Sea Kayaking: Kayaking on the Walvis Bay Lagoon

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