Even though the Kharas Region in Southern Namibia is a dry, arid semi-desert area, it is a very popular place to visit by both local and international tourists.
Not only is it close to the world-famous Fish River Canyon, but it is also rich in history from long before Namibia was a German Colony.
The German influence and history is visible in the buildings of all the towns, even the small settlement of Aus.
The German influence and history is visible in the buildings of all the towns, even the small settlement of Aus.
The Bahnhoff Hotel was built in 1906 and extensively renovated a hundred years later, but the atmosphere and personal touch is still typically German, displaying the owners' commitment to excellent service delivery in spite of the remoteness of the small village.
Accommodation at Bahnhof Hotel
The Bahnhof Hotel offers 26 double or twin rooms, of which one unit is a 4-bed family room and another is wheelchair friendly and can comfortably accommodate those that are physically impaired.
Three separate self-catering units had been added to the facilities under management of the Bahnhof Hotel, extending the excellent service to those preferring to prepare their own meals.
Accommodation Options at Bahnhof Hotel
- Double or Twin Rooms
- Family Room
- Annexed Self-catering Houses
Double or Twin Rooms
The Bahnhof Hotel offers 25 rooms furnished with double beds or twin beds, accommodating 2 persons in each. These individually decorated rooms have en-suite bathrooms, with a shower and toilet.
The rooms are kept immaculately clean and each room has a ceiling fan, heater and tea/coffee making facilities.
One of the twin rooms had been adapted to comfortably accommodate a wheelchair, which makes it accessible for physically impaired guests.
This room has a separate wheelchair entrance and the bathroom facilities are also wheelchair-friendly.
Double or Twin Room Facilities
- Double bed or twin beds
- Mosquito nets
- En-suite bathroom with shower and toilet
- Ceiling fan and heater
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Private entrance
- Non-smoking rooms
Family Room
The Family Room at Bahnhof Hotel has two interlinked bedrooms, divided by a curtain for some privacy.
Each room is furnished with two single beds and the unit can accommodate a maximum of 4 persons.
There is a bathroom with a shower and toilet. A ceiling fan and heater as well as tea/coffee making facilities are provided.
Family Room Facilities
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Single beds in each room
- Mosquito nets
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Ceiling fan and heater
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Private entrance
- Non-smoking rooms
Annexed Self-Catering House
The Orange House, the Aloe Rock House and the Aloe Rock Cottage, are individual houses, annexed to and managed by the Bahnhof Hotel.
Self-catering facilities are provided, including barbeque facilities.
Orange House Facilities
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 single beds in each room
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Mosquito nets
- Fans
- Lounge with TV and DSTV Mini-bouquet
- Dining room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Barbeque facilities
- Walking distance to Bahnhof Hotel
Aloe Rock House Facilities
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 single beds in each room
- 2 Bathrooms with shower and toilet each
- Mosquito nets
- Fans
- Lounge with TV and DSTV Mini-bouquet
- Dining room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Barbeque facilities
Aloe Rock Cottage Facilities
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 single beds in main bedroom
- 1 single bed in second bedroom
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Mosquito nets
- Fans
- Lounge with TV and DSTV Mini-bouquet
- Fireplace and gas heater
- Dining room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Barbeque facilities
Bahnhof Hotel Amenities
Breakfast is served on the terrace or in the dining room and cakes and beverages are served throughout the day.
The kitchen prepares light meals and outstanding a la carte dishes. A large selection of South African wines are available. Conference facilities are provided.
List of facilities
- Dining Room
- Restaurant with a la carte menu
- Terrace
- Historic Bar
- Guest lounge
- Beer garden
- Fireplace
- Conference facilities for 50 persons
- Wi-Fi in communal areas
- Satellite TV
- Safe parking
- Packed lunch available
- Business facilitie
- Tours assistance available
- Laundry service available
- Safety deposit box at reception
- Wheelchair access
- Airport shuttle available
- Curio shop
- Luggage storage available
- Coffee shop
What To Do at Bahnhof Hotel
Day tours to the historical sites in the Aus-area are offered and a day trip into the Huib Park provides views of the breathtakingly beautiful landscape.
The Wild Horses of the Namib can be seen in the Namib Desert not too far from the village of Aus. Kolmanskop - a historical ghost town dating from the diamond rush in the early 1900's - is close enough to be visited on a day trip.
Activities
- List of Activities
- Roter Kamm Tour
- Tsau/Khaeb Park
- Sundowner Tour
- Walking trails
- Battlefield tours
- Cultural tours
- Historical tours
Things to See
- List of Things to See
- Historical sights in and around Aus
- Prisoner of War Camp
- Wild Horses of the Namib
- Roter Kamm Impact Crater
- Africa Rock
- Namib Desert
- Kolmanskop Historical Village
- Luderitz
- Bushman Paintings
- Rock Art
- Fossils
