Gramado is in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in Southern Brazil. Although practically unknown abroad, Gramado is an extremely popular tourist destination for Brazilians due to its cool weather, European architecture, family-friendly activities and ecotourism options at the neighbor municipality of Canela.
Gramado is a municipality and small touristic town, southeast of Caxias do Sul and east of Nova Petrópolis in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the Serra Gaúcha region. Most of the population of Gramado are of German or Italian descent. Gramado is one of the towns along the scenic route known as Rota Romântica. The town is also part of the scenic Região das Hortênsias route.
Gramado hosts the Festival de Gramado, a major South American film festival and Gramado's most important event. Gramado is also known for hydrangea blossoms in late spring. Another key event in Gramado is Natal Luz, when Gramado is decked out in lights and wreathes made of recycled material by local residents.
The area of main touristic interest is along Av. Borges de Medeiros, where sit the St. Peter church, the Festivals Palace, Covered Street, several restaurants, shops and squares.
- Lago Negro. surrounded by Araucaria wood that gets full of flowers in summer. Very popular walking spots. Features pedal boats.
- Miniworld. Outdoors collection of world monuments, such as Neuschwanstein castle, Ouro Preto and Bariloche airport, built in 1:24 scale.
- Covered Street, city center. 24h. Shopping street with acrylic roof that looks beautiful with Christmas lights. Free.
- Parque Knorr, Rua Bela Vista, 353. Christmas-themed picturesque park, features Santa Claus Grove, Ms. Santa Village, Toy Factory, Wish Tree and Bear Cottage.
- Culture Center, Rua São Pedro, 369. features City Hall, Elisabete Rosenfeld Theater, the Municipal Historic Archives, the Prof. Hugo Daros Municipal Museum, sporting and religious facilities.
- Festivals Palace, Av. Borges de Medeiros, 2697. Fr-Mo, from 20h30. Hosts famous Gramado Cinema Festival, and regular cinema sessions year-round.
- Wax Museum, Av. das Hortênsias, 5.507, +55 54 3286-5100.
Lago Negro. surrounded by Araucaria wood that gets full of flowers in summer. Very popular walking spots. Features pedal boats.
Miniworld. Outdoors collection of world monuments, such as [[Neuschwanstein]] castle, [[Ouro Preto]] and [[Bariloche]] airport, built in 1:24 scale.
Covered Street, city center. 24h. Shopping street with acrylic roof that looks beautiful with Christmas lights. Free.
Parque Knorr, Rua Bela Vista, 353. Christmas-themed picturesque park, features Santa Claus Grove, Ms. Santa Village, Toy Factory, Wish Tree and Bear Cottage.
Culture Center, Rua São Pedro, 369. features City Hall, Elisabete Rosenfeld Theater, the Municipal Historic Archives, the Prof. Hugo Daros Municipal Museum, sporting and religious facilities.
Festivals Palace, Av. Borges de Medeiros, 2697. Fr-Mo, from 20h30. Hosts famous Gramado Cinema Festival, and regular cinema sessions year-round.
Wax Museum, Av. das Hortênsias, 5.507, +55 54 3286-5100.
- Agrotourismo, Beside the bus station. R$40.
Agrotourismo, Beside the bus station. R$40.
- Restaurante do Hotel Pousada Colina de Pedra, Rua Furna 2305, Zona Rural de Gramado, +55 54 3286-0967. 8:00pm-11:00pm. Chicago-style pizza. R$ 23-R$34.
- St Hubertus Restaurante, Av. Borges de Medeiros, 2000, +55 54 3286-2227. Fondue.
Restaurante do Hotel Pousada Colina de Pedra, Rua Furna 2305, Zona Rural de Gramado, +55 54 3286-0967. 8:00pm-11:00pm. Chicago-style pizza. R$ 23-R$34.
St Hubertus Restaurante, Av. Borges de Medeiros, 2000, +55 54 3286-2227. Fondue.
- Canela - Go to great waterfall in Parque do Caracol (Snail Ecological Park) and the Parque da Ferradura (Horseshoe Ecological Park). The tourist-oriented city center is also quite enjoyable.
- Nova Petrópolis - Small city populated by German descendants. Not as picturesque as Gramado, but more authentic