history Archives - Hahndorf

‘ANCESTORS’ TO ARRIVE AT HAHNDORF ACADEMY

Visitors to the Hahndorf Academy museum, located in Main Street Hahndorf, will soon view the (Australian Children’s Television Foundation) ACTF-supported series Are You Tougher than Your Ancestors? as part of their experience. Are You Tougher than Your Ancestors? is a living history series that pits the skills of today’s kids against the exploits of extraordinary […]

GO ON THE HUNT FOR MODERN HISTORY IN HAHNDORF

Enjoy exploring Hahndorf and go on the hunt for hidden paste-ups on buildings in the Main Street. Old black and white photographs of Hahndorf are used which tell a story about Hahndorf’s history. The artist and new historian Rachel Harris from Bit Scribbly Design added her wit and humour which is hidden in each of […]

History Map

Download a PDF heritage map of sites that will give you a glimpse of Hahndorf’s history and development. As you stroll under the avenue of trees planted in1885 by the Hahndorf community, imagine the traffic of that time; cows being driven to pasture by young lads, people on foot or astride horses, carriages and distinctive German wagons bumping along the rutted dirt road.

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Located just half an hour from Adelaide, Hahndorf is a contemporary village proud of its German heritage. Stroll the tree-lined main street and discover butcher, baker and candlestick makers, shops, galleries and studios, a cheese maker, leathersmith, jeweller, a craft brewery, winery cellar doors, gin distillery, chocolatier, traditional sweet shops, German-style pubs, multicultural restaurants and cafés.

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Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills
South Australia, Australia

Phone: 08 8388 1185
E-mail: [email protected]