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| Johannesburg | ||
| province | Gauteng | |
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| Residents | 4.434.827 (2011) | |
| height | 1,753 m | |
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Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa. Often it will too Jo'burg, Jozi or Egoli called. It is the economic engine of the country and the banking center of southern Africa. Many African cultures come together in the city. The nightlife and art scene is very urban and modern!
Districts
Emmarentia Parktown- Edenvale- Rosebank- Sand tone
background
Johannesburg hosted the Soccer World Cup 2010.
getting there
By plane
Johannesburg has three airports. Johannesburg International Airport (correct name O R Tambo International Airport, formerly Jan Smuts International Airport) as well as the two regional airports Grand Central and Lanseria.
By train
By bus
The most relaxed way to travel within South Africa is with the Greyhound-Bus. These come at the Park station at. There are the offices of the bus companies, where you can also buy tickets. Otherwise just buy tickets on their websites.
In the street
Johannesburg is accessible via the N1, N3, N4, N12 and N17 motorways
mobility
There are Over - use it if you want to save yourself arguing with normal taxi drivers!
Tourist Attractions
- Absolutely:
- Apartheid Museum. Generously laid out museum about the history of apartheid. It shows the political and social backgrounds that led to apartheid, the living conditions for members of different racial categories, the development of the protest movements and the transition to democracy. You should plan around 3 hours, but you can easily spend twice as much time in the museum.Price: Rand 25 p.p., Rand 12.50 reduced.
activities
- Maboneg Precinct: Hip, beautiful district. Absolutely for Arts on Main Market go or enjoy life in one of the many bars!
- 7th Street in Melville. Cool area with lots of hip bars! Good for going out. 27 boxes visit!
- Emirates Airlines / Ellis Park Stadium. A rugby Watch the Golden Lions or Springboks game, more South Africa is not possible! Awesome stadium, great atmosphere and experience!
- Go partying in Braamfontein! in the Kitcheners and the Great Dane you can dance and party to house beats! Very lively atmosphere on the weekends, but you should leave your valuables at home! Minimal entry. Otherwise check out Resident Advisor for events! Generally, a visit to Braam, which is located north of the Mandela Bridge, is worthwhile. There are many cool shops and the famous one, for example Neighborgoods-Market.
shop
There are cute and hip shops in the trendy districts, otherwise the giant South African malls can be found almost everywhere, for example. In sand tone.
kitchen
In Johannesburg you can try all the cuisines in the world.
In general, however, you should eat South African - meat-heavy and usually more rustic than refined. The beef is cheap and tastes much better than in Germany! Steak lovers will definitely get their money's worth in every restaurant.
The restaurant of the 12 Decades Arts Hotel in Maboneng is particularly recommended. If you can, you should go to South Africa Game meat eat like springbok, zebra or oribi. To Pap (a white corn porridge) and Chakalaka Order (vegetable sauce), these are typical South African side dishes and very tasty!
nightlife
Going out in Braamfontein and Maboneng!
accommodation
Due to the security situation, there are currently (2007) all tourist accommodation in the city center closed. Hotels and backpacker hostels are increasingly found in the safer suburbs, especially around the airport. The distances to the center can easily be 20 km. The operators of the accommodations often offer a pick-up and drop-off service to the airport, sometimes even free of charge.
Cheap
A few backpacker hostels have settled in the eastern suburbs around the international airport in particular.
- Mufasa backpacker. Common rooms, 2-bed rooms and small huts in the garden area, small pool, family atmosphere, use of the kitchen, communal toilets and showers, free internet use, acceptable cleanliness, huge billiard table approx. 90 Rand per person, ample dinner on reservation 65 Rand.
- Curiocity Backpackers in Maboneng! An extremely nice, relaxed hostel in the trendy district Maboneng. There is also a bar in the hostel. Excursions are offered - do it! The district has cool shops, street art and hip nightlife options. Very worthwhile!
Learn
Work
security
Most of the murders in 2004/2005 occurred in Johannesburg. Joburg (Johnnesburg) is considered the most dangerous city in the world, you shouldn't go alone through ghettos and slums and never walk around in back streets at night. If you drive a car at night, you should be particularly careful, as the risk of robberies is very high, especially in downtown and on remote streets. Even when partying in downtown, caution is advised at night and, apart from money, do not take any valuables with you!
health
Practical advice
Johannesburg is an exciting and diverse city. However, one should not underestimate the security concerns, even if one has thought about it for a long time on site. The motto is - the more conspicuous you behave, the more unwanted attention you get!
trips
- Soweto (South Westar Township). Originally founded as a settlement for black workers approx. 20 km southwest of downtown Johannesburg, it has now grown to become the second largest city in South Africa, still inhabited exclusively by blacks. Known for serious race riots in 1976. Stronghold of the ANC. Mostly simple houses or corrugated iron huts, but there is now also a residential area in which the black aristocracy has settled (e.g. Archbishop Tutu, Winnie Mandela). Due to the security situation, it is not recommended to visit Soweto on your own. Guided day tours are offered from almost all hotels (R400 to R500 per person). The tour usually includes a visit to the Harry Pieterson Museum (race riot), the former home of Nelson Mandela and a short detour to a slum area.
literature
Web links
- https://www.joburg.org.za/ (en) - Official website of Johannesburg
