Goerke Haus
Goerke-Haus
An Art Nouveau villa built by a wealthy diamond-boom merchant, with well-preserved interiors and the finest German architecture in Lüderitz.
Goerke-Haus was built in 1909–1910 by Hans Goerke, a German lieutenant and diamond dealer, on the slopes of Diamond Hill. It blends Art Nouveau with German colonial architecture and features fine stained glass, a wooden staircase and mural decoration. The building was later acquired by a diamond company and is now managed by Namibia’s national heritage authority, and the interior can be visited. Opening hours are limited, usually weekday afternoons and weekend mornings, so check locally. There is a small entrance fee. It is just a short walk up the slope from the Felsenkirche, so you can visit both together.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri approx. 14:00–16:00; weekends approx. 10:00–12:00
Nearby sights
- Felsenkirche
- Lüderitz Old Town & Railway Station
- Lüderitz Museum
- Lüderitz Waterfront
- Shark Island
- Agate Beach
- Diaz Point
- Halifax Island