Find out what to do in Blumenau – SC, this little piece of Europe, full of Germanic culture, with good beer, typical cuisine and of course the famous Oktoberfest.
Where is Blumenau
Located in the Vale do Itajaí mesoregion, the municipality of Blumenau is considered the third most populous municipality in Santa Catarina.
The characteristics of its settlers who came from Germany are still strong throughout the city, such as the construction of houses, the good taste for beer and the culture of learning the language of origin.
Distances to Blumenau -SC
Florianopolis to Blumenau: 152 km
Curitiba to Blumenau: 211 km
Sao Paulo to Blumenau: 600 km
Porto Alegre to Blumenau: 595km
Things to do in Blumenau
Oktoberfest Blumenau
One of the main attractions of the city is the world famous: Oktoberfest (read more about what the party is like in this article Oktoberfest Blumenau 2022- UPDATED) .
If you are thinking of traveling in October, know that you will hardly find hotels on the day, usually the city is crowded and hotels sell out quickly.
Beer Valley Route – Blumenau
If you're like us 🙂 lovers of good beer and draft beer, this guided tour of the region's breweries will undoubtedly be a delight.
Some of the most popular beers are:
- Eisenbahn;
- Bierland;
- Blumenau;
- Wunder Bier;
- Schornstein.
The route offers tasting of different beers and draft beer, learning about the manufacturing process and even staying in a bar of the brewery itself.
There are several routes and it will not be an easy task to choose which one to go through.
O script 1: has nearest breweries from downtown Blumenau are from the brands: Eisenbahn, Blumenau beer and Wunder Bier.
script 2 has different beers, with several different labels: Bierland, Container British Beer and Das Bier?? These breweries require appointments by appointment, but I guarantee that it will be worth visiting these places.
There is another route that is outside Blumenau, but is part of Vale da Cerveja. Itinerary for the brewery shornstein located in the city of Bomerode.
Bars in Blumenau
For brewers who still want to taste a lot of draft beer and beer. there are several bars around the city.
Bier Vila
Any pub will have good beer (lol), but the tip of a place that has good beer and good food is in the Bier Vila, located in Vila Germanica Park.
There are more than 20 beer options and many beer labels. The menu includes delicious food typical of the region.
The Basement English Pub
Another cool place, in a more classic atmosphere, with good music and lots of beer labels.
Thapyoca
If you like good food and a quieter place, relex. This place will win your heart!
tunga
But for those who want to party with a lot of people! Ha, it's right here!
But of course, it's a bar, only busier 🙂
Blumeau tourist attractions
In addition to the breweries, the Oktoberfest party, Blumenau has several charms to discover.
Germanic Village
The German village, where the Oktoberfest takes place, is a little piece of Germany.
Open all year, there are several bars and shops. You can go for a walk, enjoy a bar, buy souvenirs.
Here is a must stop!
Museums in Blumenau
To learn a little more about the history of immigrants and colonized people, about beers, production of glass and crystal pieces, in Blumenau there are some museums:
- Colonial Family Museum
- Museum of Habits and Customs
- Beer Museum
- Hering Museum
- Mausoleum Dr. Hermann Bruno Otto Blumenau
- Glas Park Museum
XV de Novembro Street – Blumenau
Walking along the main avenue is a good option to connect directly with the locals, in addition to dazzling the beautiful buildings.
A very striking building is where the Havan store, known as Castelinho, is located.
In the city hall there is a locomotive and a flower clock that enchant even more the scenery of the city.
Restaurants in Blumenau
If you're not used to German food, get ready!
Restaurants will offer typical German food, such as wurst (sausages), kassler (smoked pork rack), eisbein (pork knee), hackepeter (raw seasoned meat), stuffed mallard and various sweets, donuts, cakes and much more.
Plus lots of beer!
Below is the list of the best restaurants in Blumenau:
- Valley Mill
- Wunderwald
- Abendbrothaus
- Bier Vila
- Thapyoca
- Germanic Village
- Nana Burger
- Imperial flavor restaurant.
Shopping in Blumenau
Santa Catarina has one of the best prices for buying clothes, it is usually possible to buy directly from factories. But that's not all you'll buy here!
It is impossible not to take home bottles of special beers, beer mugs or even some typical German costume, such as a hat, a tiara or if the money reaches R$200.00, you can buy the whole outfit 🙂 .
In the brewery part, the ideal is to buy when you are in the factories doing your tour.
Havana
This department store is huge and has everything you can imagine.
In Blumenau it is one of the most beautiful branches, located in the center and inside the famous Castelinho of the city.
Where to stay in Blumenau
You will have two different realities when choosing to go to Blumenau, because during Oktoberfest all inns and hotels fill up months before the party, and the prices are exorbitant in places that still have vacancies. In the rest of the year, it is easy to get good prices around the city center.
Tip: prefer hotels close to Rua XV de Novembro and Parque Vila Germanica.
This way you can take your walks around the center on foot 🙂
Another tip is that if you want to go to Oktoberfest at the last minute, and you can't find a place in hotels anymore, a good option is to go to the neighboring cities such as: Navegantes, Balneário Camburiú, Itajái, Penha or Bruque.
Best Hotels in Blumenau
Below is a list of some of the city's most reputable hotels:
- Kloppel Hotel
- Hotel Pousada XV
- Ibis Budget Blumenau
- Gloria Hotel
- Hotel 10 Blumenau
- Coziness of the Valley
- Plaza Blumenau Hotel
- Slaviero Blumenau
- Villa do Vale Boutique Hotel
When is the best time to go to Blumenau?
If you want to know the world famous party: Oktoberfest, you will have to go in October, which is the month that the party takes place, usually in the first fortnight of the month.
However, if you don't want to party, then any time of the year will be a good time. 🇧🇷
In summer the only detail is that the region is very hot and there are no beaches, you will have to go to nearby cities.
In winter it is a more cozy place and in my point of view the best time to get to know the city. 🇧🇷
How many days to stay in Blumenau
The city is not very big, its sights are easily accessible and quick to travel.
So in two days you will be able to enjoy the city well. But of course, if you want to get to know your surroundings well, you can stay for 5 days and enjoy everything calmly!
Blumenau temperature
Temperatures are well defined according to the seasons.
Spring: average of 19ºC with maximum of 26ºC
Summer: average of 25ºC with maximum of 31ºC
Autumn: average of 21ºC maximum of 24ºC
Winter: average of 16ºC maximum of 22ºC
Blumenau - SC
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Enjoy and also read:
Oktoberfest Blumenau 2022- UPDATED
Santa Catarina tourist attractions