Hahndorf is a small town in the Adelaide Hills situated about 27 km from Adelaide. It is a major tourist destination with strong heritage and community links to Silesia, Prussia and Germany. The town has charming tree-lined streets dotted with cafes, bakeries, bars, arts and craft shops and restaurants, some with a German theme. You can see the former home and studio of the famous Australian artist Sir Hans Heysen - The Cedars - that has a fine collection of drawings and paintings. There are many wonderful bouique wineries and food outlets in the Hahndorf area including an outlet offering pick-your-own strawberries at Beerenberg. Hahndorf has an outstanding collection of galleries, souvenir shops, antique shops and various craft outlets including the famous Hahndorf Academy - a regional centre
for arts and heritage. Children love the fascinating Hahndorf Farm Barn that includes a wildlife park and a farmyard where children can play with a variety of gentle animals. There are many options for meals at the wonderful restaurants and cafes in Hahndorf, including the Inn Hotel. There is a also a diverse range of quality accommodation in Hahndorf and the surrounding towns. Some of the local attractions are: # Thiele`s Cottage and Thiele`s Flower Shop # Guided Tour of the Town # Haebich`s Cottage # Hillstowe Wines # The Old Mill # Detmold House # Storison Arts and Crafts # Pioneer Gardens # St Michael`s Lutheran Church # Hahndorf Academy # German Arms Hotel # Hahndorf Inn # St Pauls Lutheran Church # Hans Heysen's House and Studio # Beerenberg Strawberry Farm. The major entertainment options
and events in the district are: # Hills Band Festival, Lobethal # Lights Of Lobethal Festival # National Motor Museum, Birdwood # Rock & Roll Rendezvous # Crush 11 - Adelaide Hills Wine and Food Festival # Crush 11 - Adelaide Hills Wine and Food Festival # The Hahndorf Town Band Musikfest # The Band Festival # Sunday Sessions at Nepenthe.