Büstenhalter.*
When it gets too hot and toasty in Adelaide, head for the hills to beat the heat. The Adelaide Hills are a short 20km drive from the city and well worth the detour. The lush greenery and cooler temperatures (2-3 degrees C cooler than the city) make the hills not only a popular getaway, but a noted wine region as well. Mike and I enjoyed a few scenic drives in the area. On this day in particular we were following up on Alli and Rob’s recommendation to visit the tiny town of Hahndorf.
Looking out over Adelaide towards the water.
Hahndorf is a popular tourist destination thanks to its German origins. It is Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement (established 1839) and was settled by Lutherans arriving from a village in Prussia. There’s not too much to do in town other than enjoy a German meal and eye the German architecture, but it’s still worth a visit. We spent our time walking up and down the main street, stopping in at the candy store, and admiring beer steins and cuckoo clocks. Oh, and I marveled at the sauerkraut stock as well.
It was a pleasant day in the hills.
xo, jill
*One of the only German words my German housemate taught us. It means bra.
so cute! i would have eaten ALL the sauerkraut.
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Haha, first thing I read is Buestenhalten and I think what the heck! Jill is fluent in German now
Ahhhh, Hahndorf – I think I wouldnt fly to Germany for a visit soon, I would have to venture to Hahndorf instead 
Looks like a lovely daytrip from Adelaide!! Kristina x
It’s such a literal word. I love it! If you do ever make it to Hahndorf, you’ll have to tell us what you think.