Hahndorf — A German village in South Australia

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Published 25 February 2025 5:50pm
Updated 31 March 2025 4:43pm
By Barbara Barkhausen
Presented by Barbara Barkhausen
Source: SBS


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In the middle of South Australia, there is a place where German traditions have remained alive. Black, red and gold flags fly here, it smells of pretzels and "Bienenstich" cake, and the streets are reminiscent of a miniature Germany. SBS correspondent colleague Barbara Barkhausen visited Hahndorf — and not only discovered familiar clichés, but also met a young German who calls the place home. She also discovered a very special culinary specialty: exceptionally good marmalade.


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Deutsche Flaggen in Hahndorf Copyright Barbara Barkhausen.jpg
Credit: Barbara Barkhausen

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