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THE BEST OF TIMES, THE WURST OF TIMES: hahndorf is a little and delicious slice of Germany in the Adelaide hills, visit the Kaffehaus for coffee and sweets and the hahndorf inn for a German beer with the traditional slice of lemon. Mouthwatering German sausage, the perfect accompaniment to the aforementioned beer. finish off your food and drink oddessy with a selection of exquisite German style chocolate sweets.
than the Hahndorf Inn. Specialising
in German food, this award winning restaurant is not to be missed. Whether it’s a German platter or a trio of Bockwurst, Bratwurst or Weisswurst sausages, the menu has something for everyone.
Try a Schofferhofer Hefeweizen, Germany’s number one selling iconic wheat beer and enjoy the full bodied taste on the back of your palate. Join in the warm atmosphere and traditional live music every Sunday.
A must see is the Hahndorf Hill
Winery which offers exciting new wave wines, including Gruner Veltliner and Blaufrankish. It also hosts ChocoVino tastings, where fine wines are matched with the world’s most exclusive chocolate. For the best hot chocolate in town look no further than Chocolate @ No 5. The
legendary chocolate will stir your senses of taste and smell. Using only the finest fresh butter, local cream and fruit purees, the resident chocolatier is more than willing to serve you up superb chocolate without any artificial preservatives or additives. Try the exquisite truffle and praline and take the time to savour the flavour.
Next port of call at the end of the main street of Hahndorf is Beerenberg Farm, one of Australia’s oldest family owned condiment and sauce producers. There’s
a huge variety of jams, pickles, chutneys, mustards, relishes, marinades and sauces made to old Hahndorf recipes. The farm
is run by the sixth generation of the Paech family and is open all year round. Bring your family and pick your own strawberries in season (late October to early May). Make sure you don’t forget to drop
into Hahndorf Sweets which can be
found inside one of Hahndorf ’s oldest cottages. This old fashioned sweet shop with its vintage posters has delicious fudge and fine sweets from your childhood which makes excellent gifts for friends and family.
Whether you’re a day tripper or a tourist, Hahndorf has plenty of other attractions including museums, galleries, antiques, fabrics and leather shop to visit.
The main festivals are Founder’s Day that is on Sunday of the Australia Day long weekend, and The Hahndorf Band Festival and Musikfest in May. Whatever you do
in Hahndorf we’re sure you’ll find the experience a memorable one. For more information visit www.hahndorfsa.org.au and www.adelaidehills.org.au Be sure to call in to the Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre in the main street or call (08) 8388 1185.
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