Strawberry picking is a delightful outdoor activity, whether you’re with friends or family.
Strawberries taste even sweeter when you’ve picked them yourself!
Beerenberg Farm
If you’re after a place to pick strawberries in Hahndorf, Beerenberg Farm is your best bet. This is a family-owned farm which is renowned for its incredibly sweet strawberries. Beerenberg farm has been a point of tourism for years, and the strawberries here are famous for their ripeness! You’ll find vivid red strawberries neatly lined up in the strawberry fields.
The Beerenberg Farm near Hahndorf offers some great opportunities to pick your strawberries! As it’s almost autumn, what better time to refresh on the best spots for strawberry picking near the Barossa?
If the patch is closed, you can still do other things in the strawberry farm, like exploring the farm shop and cafe. Strawberry picking is a delightful outdoor activity, whether you’re with friends or family.
It’s only a short journey away from the Adelaide Hills, and it’s not too far from the Barossa Valley. The charming, quaint town of Hahndorf is the perfect countryside backdrop to your berry-filled day!
Hahndorf is the oldest German settlement in Australia
As the oldest German settlement in Australia, Hahndorf is well known for its picturesque streets, artisanal shops and amazing local produce. It’s a slice of old-school European, with staple German architecture. Just outside of these cute little streets, you’ll find an abundance of strawberry farms, where you’ll be able to pick your juicy strawberries during the autumnal months.
There’s something just that little bit extra satisfying about picking your very own strawberries!
Picking your strawberries
You’ll be given a basket. Then you go out into the pretty strawberry fields, where you’ll be able to pick your strawberries.
You’ll pay by the KG, and it’s usually about $12 per kilo of fruit.
Whether you’re going for a family day out or you’re with your friends, it’s an activity suitable for all ages, making it a fantastic outing for families, couples, and even solo adventurers.
Top tip – if you get there early, you’ll get first dibs on the riper fruits! The glossier the red strawberry, the sweeter it’ll be.
Go from strawberries to grapes!
After you’ve been strawberry picking, don’t forget to stop off at the delightful Hahndorf on your way home. This cute little town is full of character, and there are plenty of places to stop off for a bite to eat after your day in the strawberry fields. There are also lots of delicious German-inspired meals. Check out the area’s array of bratwurst, pretzels and schnitzels!
And of course, if time allows, then check out the famous award-winning wineries that the Barossa Valley has to offer!
Just a short drive away from Hahndorf, there are plenty of wineries to make an incredible and memorable day trip.
Managing Director at Sightseeing Tours Australia
Cameron Ward turned his travel passion into a thriving Australian tourism business. Before he co-founded his own business, Sightseeing Tours Australia, he was enjoying being a Melbourne tour guide. Even now, Cameron delights in helping visitors from all around the world get the most out of their incredible Australian trip. You’ll see Cameron leading tours or writing about his favourite Australian places where he shares his local insights.