Discover the rich cultural heritage of Hahndorf in Adelaide Hills. Explore the history of the Prussian people and their escape to this area in 1838. Experience a unique Strudel making activity and learn about Fachwerk architecture. Exclusive access to hidden locations.
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Hahndorf in Adelaide Hills. Explore the history of the Prussian people and their escape to this area in 1838. Experience a unique Strudel making activity and learn about Fachwerk architecture. Exclusive access to hidden locations.
- St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Your guide has exclusive access to this church. It is not open to the general public.
- Bamfurlong Fine Crafts - View a special architectural element of this building with your tour guides commentary
- Ophelia Cottage Silver Jewellery - Germanic architecture called ‘fackwerk’ will be shown at this location. A…
- St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Your guide has exclusive access to this church. It is not open to the general public.
- Bamfurlong Fine Crafts - View a special architectural element of this building with your tour guides commentary
- Ophelia Cottage Silver Jewellery - Germanic architecture called ‘fackwerk’ will be shown at this location. A demonstrated of the construciton of the building whill be provided on site, as well as the layout of the heritage blocks of land.
- Hahndorf Inn - This Historic pub is where you will construct your very own Apfel (Apple) Strudel. The buidling is filled with items and history that people often walk passed without appreciating. The Kingship Medal belt, Pioneer listing including details of immigants and their occupations and the shipson which they sailed to South Australia. So much more!
- Hahndorf - A secret entrance to the oldest Germanic farmlet takes you to a property not open to the public but reveals the life of the early settlers.
We continue along the main street sharing stories of Hahndorf at locations to enhance the.
Standing under one of our magnificent trees you’ll hear who actually planted them and why.
- Tea and coffee
- Optional lunch booking at Hahndorf Inn with strudel for dessert
- Tea and coffee
- Optional lunch booking at Hahndorf Inn with strudel for dessert
The indigenous Peramangk people christened this region of the Adelaide Hills Bukatilla, a moniker you will encounter throughout the tour. This story is a pleasing revelation.
During the excursion, you will be exposed to the accounts of Prussian individuals who took refuge here following their escape from their King in 1838.
Subjected to tyranny from…
The indigenous Peramangk people christened this region of the Adelaide Hills Bukatilla, a moniker you will encounter throughout the tour. This story is a pleasing revelation.
During the excursion, you will be exposed to the accounts of Prussian individuals who took refuge here following their escape from their King in 1838.
Subjected to tyranny from their King due to their persistent adherence to Old Lutheran religion, their experience is a compelling narrative of endurance, bravery, and belief. Coupling this tour with a Strudel crafting class offers guests a wholesome blend of cultural insight, and a vibrant hands-on gastronomic venture - unique to the Adelaide Hills.
This tour provides access to areas usually blocked from public view, offering multiple photo opportunities.
One of the crowning jewels of the tour is the visit to the earliest Germanic farmlet in the Southern Hemisphere, a spot that remains undisclosed as it sits on private land, only accessible through Hahndorf Walking Tours. Here, the concept of Fachwerk (Germanic) architecture gets detailed.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.