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Town in South Australia
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Hahndorf is in the Adelaide Hills region and is Australia's oldest surviving German settlement. Hahndorf has plenty of souvenir shops, craft outlets and galleries to explore. There's still a strong German flavour in the town, most evident in the small good outlets and German bakeries that line the main street. Visitors can pick their own strawberries at Beerenberg Strawberry Farm or visit the former home and studio of Sir Hans Heysen, The Cedars. There are several good winery cellar doors in the area and the Hahndorf Farm Barn is an enjoyable stop for families.
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A pick-your-own strawberry farm open during the warmer season (generally November to April). Fresh, juicy strawberries and family fun.
Petting zoo with a spectacular variety of animals, including to cows, ponies, deer, ducks, kangaroos, sheep, goats, peacocks, reptiles, and emus. Includes BBQ areas, pony and tractor rides, and daily opportunities to milk cows or hold pythons.
The museum gallery of one of South Australia's most prominent artists, with guided tours.
A local institution since 1863, serving a fusion of hearty German cuisine and Aussie pub food.
Family-owned restaurant mainly known for their German-style cakes, but also for other specialities like sausages and breads.
Family-owned Irish cafe.
An inductee into the SA Tourism Awards Hall of Fame, options here are as wide as free samples, high teas, ploughman's lunches, cheese fondues, and wine-and-cheese pairing classes. You can even order cheese wedding cakes!
Centrally located budget option. Clean rooms. Spanish, French, and Portuguese-speaking staff available.
Clean and quiet "Scandinavian-inspired" option.
Family-owned business selling authentic German products, with a particular focus on Black Forest cuckoo clocks and traditional beer steins.
By bus
The 864/864F bus between the Adelaide city centre and Mount Barker stops at two stops in Hahndorf.
Much of the town can be reached on foot. The 864 bus stops at four stops on the main street, but otherwise motor travel needs to be by car.
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