Omaruru was home to many European merchants and hunters, including Axel Wilhelm Eriksson. Viehe also founded a school for the local Herero, but the one he founded for white and mixed-race children closed within six months.
European merchants and hunters were present in Omaruru, such as Axel Wilhelm Eriksson. Viehe established an educational facility for the nearby Herero population; however, the school he created for white and mixed-race children was closed after only six months.