HAHNDORF
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THE AREA
A quaint heritage village infused with German culture, Hahndorf has a way of charming locals and tourists. With a bustling main street and an abundance of shops and eateries to choose from, this unique hillside suburb offers a constant buzz of activity and a good dose of country flair.
Lifestyle
Hahndorf’s picturesque colonial charm remains remarkably intact. Centred around iconic Main Street, the suburb has an abundance of shops selling everything from German smallgoods, homemade chutneys and traditional confectionary to handcrafted leather goods, antiques and specialty toys.
Although the main road can get congested at times, locals enjoy soaking up the bustling atmosphere and mingling with the out-of-towners. Tourists take their time browsing the stores and stopping for photos, while residents sidestep the crowds to access day-to-day services or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants, cafés, pubs and bakeries.
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Hahndorf’s picturesque colonial charm remains remarkably intact. Centred around iconic Main Street, the suburb has an abundance of shops selling everything from German smallgoods, homemade chutneys and traditional confectionary to handcrafted leather goods, antiques and specialty toys.
Although the main road can get congested at times, locals enjoy soaking up the bustling atmosphere and mingling with the out-of-towners. Tourists take their time browsing the stores and stopping for photos, while residents sidestep the crowds to access day-to-day services or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants, cafés, pubs and bakeries.
Several boutique cellar-doors are based in the area where you can taste and purchase a huge range of wines from across the region. Or if you prefer the full experience, Hahndorf is just a short drive from some of the best wineries in the region including The Lane Vineyard, Nepenthe Wines and Shaw & Smith. Away from the main village, you can pick your own strawberries at Beerenberg Farm, take the children to the Hahndorf Farm Barn or get involved in local sport – basketball, netball, cricket, football and bowls are all popular.
Despite being in the heart of the Adelaide Hills, the town is well-serviced by public buses and is a smooth 25-minute commute to the CBD via the South Eastern Freeway. It’s a picturesque suburb in all seasons but autumn brings with it a special romance, with a beautiful show of colourful foliage lining the streets.
Neighbours
Young families, professionals, creatives and empty nesters all call Hahndorf home. A safe neighbourhood with a strong community spirit, more and more Adelaideans are looking to settle here. Farming families and winemakers lay claim to beautiful rustic properties in the surrounding areas, while retirees and families tend to stay close to the bustling Main Road for convenience and atmosphere.
Neighbours
Young families, professionals, creatives and empty nesters all call Hahndorf home. A safe neighbourhood with a strong community spirit, more and more Adelaideans are looking to settle here. Farming families and winemakers lay claim to beautiful rustic properties in the surrounding areas, while retirees and families tend to stay close to the bustling Main Road for convenience and atmosphere.
Area features
STEPPING BACK IN TIME
As Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, Hahndorf locals wake up each day in a bygone area. Historic and architecturally fascinating buildings line the main street and surrounding area, referencing a rich ancestry infused with ancient folklore, Indigenous dreamtime and migrant artistry.
DIVERSITY
Locals appreciate the assortment of shops and eateries on the Main Road – a melting pot of flavours from around the world. Renowned German pubs and smallgoods stores are intermixed with Australian style cafés and modern international influences, changing with the latest trends and every season.
CITY CONVENIENCE
An easy 25 minute drive down the South Eastern Freeway and you hit the big smoke. Hahndorf locals enjoy living the country life but having the city within easy reach.
