Explore Windhoek's Markets - The Shed

Focus: The Shed

Windhoek’s markets are always a fun and vibrant addition to a weekend to-do list, with new market line-ups emerging regularly. Not only is it a great excuse to gather friends and family for quality time to mix and mingle, it also spurs the growth of small, local businesses - after all: Local is Lekker. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite Windhoek Markets and why you shouldn’t miss them. Check out our countdown in each installment of FlyWestair Magazine.

A rare occurrence but definitely worth the drive: The Shed is a seasonal market held every three or four months, each time with a different theme or seasonal celebration.

A fifteen-minute drive eastward out of Windhoek will lead you to a massive windmill doing its tumbling dance. Next to it, in the two-storey silo, you’ll find the friendliest vendors selling everything from organic greens to handmade home decor. Crafty, creative, quirky, fun. That’s the vibe they’re going for and they are definitely succeeding! Among them is a small-batch winery selling aromatic Shiraz and lippuckering Witbiltz, there is a dynamic German farming couple with authentic salamis, biltong and prime Namibian steak, there are ceramics, art and hobbyist crafters with handmade bags and scarves.

You can easily spend your entire Saturday morning there, your coffee and obligatory apple strudel only briefly interrupted by a foot massage in a quaint teepee. It’s a lovely event for friends and family.

HOW TO GET THERE: 30 km east of Windhoek on the B6 road toward Hosea Kutako International Airport (directly opposite the turnoff to Dordabis).

The Shed Goes Pop Art on 19 & 20 October, be sure not to miss the fun! It’s best to follow its Facebook page for updates.