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Hahndorf
Probably the most popular destination in the Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf is an easy exit off the South Eastern Freeway if you’re driving between Adelaide and Melbourne. The town was settled by German immigrants in 1839 and retains a strong German heritage with German themed pubs and Mettwurst shops.
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
The Cedars
The home of Hahndorf painter, Hans Heysen, has been restored featuring the artist’s studio. You can only visit by taking a guided tour of the house.
Heysen Road, Hahndorf
Tel (08) 8388 7277
Admission $10
Open Tue-Sun 10am-4.30pm
Hahndorf Academy
The largest regional art gallery in South Australia is noted for its exhibits of work by former Hahndorf resident Hans Heysen and also includes a museum that reveals the contribution that German migrants have made to South Australia while explaining what life was like for the region’s first German settlers.
Main Street, Hahndorf
Tel (08) 8388 7250
Admission free
Open 10am-5pm daily
