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A Hahndorf food and drink day
Day Trip

A Hahndorf food and drink day

Australia's oldest German town, eaten and drunk from morning coffee to sunset wine.

1 day Food lovers and first-timers 6 stops

The plan

Hahndorf is the Adelaide Hills' front door, and it's at its best when you treat it as a day-long grazing trail. Settled by Prussian Lutherans in 1839, it remains Australia's oldest surviving German town — and that heritage is written all over its food.

Start early on Main Street before the coaches arrive, work through the bakeries and beer halls, then drift out to the wineries that ring the village. Pace yourself: this is a day built on small plates and short drives.

Wear comfortable shoes for the main-street stroll, and have a driver sorted — the cellar doors are the finale.

Day 1

6 stops
  1. 1

    Otto's Bakery

    Hahndorf

    Start with a coffee and a pretzel or apple strudel at this much-loved German-style bakery.

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  2. 2

    Hahndorf Main Street

    Hahndorf

    Stroll the heritage main street — bratwurst stands, fudge, leather and lots of photo stops.

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  3. 3

    The Hahndorf Inn

    Hahndorf

    A proper German lunch: pork knuckle, sausage platters and a stein of beer.

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  4. 4

    Beerenberg Farm

    Hahndorf

    Detour to the famous farm shop for jams and sauces, and pick strawberries in season.

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  5. 5

    Hahndorf Hill Winery

    Hahndorf

    Taste Austrian Grüner Veltliner and chocolate-and-wine pairings on the hill above town.

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  6. 6

    The Lane Vineyard

    Hahndorf

    Finish with a sunset tasting and long view across the vines just outside Hahndorf.

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