HISTORIC
HAHNDORF
Hahndorf
was settled in 1839 by Lutheran migrants from Prussia who
traveled to South Australia on the the ship the Zebra captained
by the
Captain Dirk Hahn, who was responsible for acquiring the land.
On
arrival and inspection, the migrants were so pleased and impressed
they named their village Hahndorf in his honour.
German influence is very apparent in Hahndorf and is seen physically
in the traditional fachwerk architecture of the original surviving
buildings and culturally in the many food manufacturers and restaurants
serving German cuisine.
During
the First World War the Federal Government changed many
German place names.
The name Hahndorf was changed to Ambleside, and this remained
until 1935, when it reverted to Hahndorf. There are still references
to the name Ambleside in and around the town today.
Today, Hahndorf is a premier South Australian tourist destination
where visitors can immerse themselves in the unique culture of
the town, enjoy the local arts and crafts and visit the surrounding
Adelaide Hills attractions.
St
Michael's, founded in 1839 is the oldest Lutheran church in Australia
to still have a worshipping congregation on its original church
site. |