Welcome to Gross Barmen

One of the most popular holiday resorts in Namibia is the luxurious Gross Barmen hot springs. It is situated only 25 km from Okahandja and 100 km from Windhoek, which places it within easy reach for a weekend outing or a day trip.

It was built on the site of an early Rhenish mission station which was established in 1844. Today the ruins of the mission house can still be seen. The main attraction of the resort, which is open throughout the year, is its hot mineral spring water.

Many visitors with rheumatic and related ailments have benefited from these waters, which can be enjoyed in the large indoor thermal bath, the open-air swimming pool, and in private baths. The water bubbles from the earth at a temperature of 65 degree Celsius and is then cooled off to 40 degree Celsius for the thermal bath.

The water in the swimming pool and children's splash pool has a pleasant lukewarm temperature. Heart or kidney sufferers should take care that use of hot water only in moderation, as it could have adverse effects.

Gross Barmen has a beautiful setting with its rows of palm trees, green lawns, tennis courts, children's play park and many pleasant walks. It is also a bird paradise, and the large dam with its reeds attracts more than 150 different species. Visitors should note that the birds may not be disturbed and angling is also not permitted at the dam.

The accommodation options at Gross Barmen include family and bush chalet and camping sites. Gross Barmen offers its overnight visitors both air conditioned 5-bed luxury units and smaller 2-bed bungalows. These all have fridges, stoves (in the bigger units) and hot water showers.

Bedding is provided and cooking and eating utensils can be hired at at a minimal cost. There is also a shady camping site with convenient ablution blocks and field kitchens. The resort, which has a conference room that can seat up to 20 persons, is furthermore ideal for small conference groups.