John Ludwig's Grave & Mausoleum | Ludwigsdorf | Windhoek
 History and architecture of Namibia

Windhoek, Namibia

John Ludwig's Mausoleum in Ludwigsdorf suburb, Windhoek

Cemeteries in Windhoek

Video Windhoek & central region

The the small graveyard and the mausoleum is located in Willemien Street, Ludwigsdorf suburb, Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.

Small cemetery contains graves of the Ludwig and Hopfner families, ten other adults and six children including John and Lida Ludwig’s children, Angela and John.

Due to historical importance as well as for the architectural significance John Ludwig’s graveyard and mausoleum were proclaimed a national monument on 01 May 1967.

John Ludwig's Graveyard in Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek, Namibia John Ludwig's Graveyard in Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek, Namibia John Ludwig's Graveyard in Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek, Namibia

John Ludwig is considered to be the founder of Klein Windhoek, posh Windhoek suburb. He was born in Germany on 03 April 1857 in Ludwigslust and bought a farm in Griqualand West in South Africa after completion of his service in the Cape Police. Unfortunately his farm was sold by auction in his absence when he was travelling in then German South West Africa that led to his decision to emigrate to Namibia in 1887. John Ludwig worked as a driver for the German Schutztruppe for some time and he moved to Windhoek in 1892 settling in Klein Windhoek.

YouTube video Leutwein Cemetery:

 

Some of his endeavors included a restaurant "Ludwigslust" as well as tobacco farming. John Ludwig died in Windhoek on 27 February 1913 after a stomach surgery and was the first person to be buried in Klein Windhoek cemetery. His wife Lida died in 1954 and buried beside him.

John Ludwig Mausoleum is worth your visit if you are in Windhoek before or after a self-drive tour around Namibia.

Facebook:

NAMIBIA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/namibia.namibia

WINDHOEK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/windhoek.namibia.africa

KATUTURA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/katutura

DRONESBERG AERIAL PHOTO/VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/dronesberg
Related Maps Accommodation in the area/Windhoek accommodation by area Activities in the area
Hotels Pensions B&Bs Lodges Camping & others
Monuments in Windhoek General map Auas City Hotel Olive Grove Villa Moringa Amani Lodge Elisenheim Guest Farm Souvenir tours
Safety tips Regions Fig Tree Guest House Londiningi Kubata Lodge Auas Game Lodge Okambara Game Ranch Desert Express
Windhoek - Windhoek Country Club Kashima B&B Rivendell Guest House Arebbush Lodge Elonga Hostel Rhino tracking, horse riding
First railway lines in Namibia - Hilton Hotel Villa Verdi Uzuri Guest House Hochland Nest Paradise Backpackers Day tours
Daan Viljoen Park - Hotel Furstenhof Pension Moni Village Courtyard Suites Karivo Lodge Monteiro Self-Catering City tours
Desert Express - Kalahari Sands Hotel Casa Piccolo Ti Melen B&B Heimat Farm Chameleon Backpackers Tours to game farms
Wika Carnival - Vertigo Boutique Hotel - Elonga Hostel The Olive Exclusive Cardboard Box -

Contact & information:
E-mail: info@namibweb.com

Terms & conditions, Payment options and Cancellation policy

Bookmark and Share

Page created and serviced by

www.namibweb.com

 Copyright © 1998-2025 namibweb.com - The online guide to Namibia
All rights reserved | JOIN | VIDEO PORTFOLIO | VIDEO/PHOTO COLLECTION
Telegram | YouTube | Blog
Page is sponsored by ETS & Exploring Namibia TV
Disclaimer: no matter how often this page is updated and its accuracy is checked, www.namibweb.com and ETS
will not be held responsible for any change in opinion, information, facilities, services, conditions, etc. offered by
establishment/operator/service/information provider or any third party