Cidade Turismo
Australia

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Your trip to Hahndorf.

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Hahndorf – Austrália Meridional Destination Adelaide e Barossa about 28 km from Adelaide

How to get there

  • Adelaide Airport (ADL) West Beach · 35 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

By car from Adelaide, about 30 minutes via the South Eastern Highway. There are regular buses from Adelaide city centre and many day tours of the hills.

How many days

Half a day or a day trip from Adelaide, preferably combined with Mount Lofty and Cleland Wildlife Park.

When to go

In autumn, from March to May, when the trees on the main street change colour, and in spring. The village gets busy on weekends. The time zone is the same as Adelaide.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Helpful for combining the village with The Cedars, the hill wineries and Mount Lofty. You can also reach it by regular bus or tour. In Australia you drive on the left.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Hahndorf
  1. Morning
    The Cedars

    Start with The Cedars, the house and studio of the painter Hans Heysen, with guided tours and the garden.

  2. Afternoon
    Main street

    Have lunch on Hahndorf’s main street and stroll among the stone houses, bakeries and shops.

  3. Late afternoon
    Adelaide Hills

    Call in at one of the region’s wineries or a strawberry farm before returning.

  4. Evening
    Return to Adelaide

    Return to Adelaide via the highway, in about half an hour.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How long from Adelaide to Hahndorf?

About 30 minutes by car via the South Eastern Highway.

Why does Hahndorf feel German?

Because it was founded in 1839 by Lutheran immigrants from Prussia, who built stone houses and kept German customs.

What to do in Hahndorf?

Stroll along the main street, sample traditional German breads, cold cuts and beers, and visit The Cedars, the home of painter Hans Heysen.

Can you get to Hahndorf without a car?

Yes, by regular bus from Adelaide city centre or on a hills tour.

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