Blumenau Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Vale do Itajaí, state of Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil
About Blumenau
Blumenau and the surrounding regions became home to a large number of German immigrants in the late 19th century, leading to a culture that's distinctly different from the common image of Brazil. After Germans, the second largest ethnic group is Italians. TheOktoberfestis held every year in October, and is the world's second largest beer festival. It attracts over one million tourists during the 16 or 17 days it's held. In September 2nd, 1850 the German immigrant Bruno Otto Hermann Blumenau settled on the site of modern-day Blumenau, on the shores of the Itajaí-Açu river. He came with another 17 immigrants and intended to develop a farming colony, but due to the rugged terrain, the development of industries came more natural to the region. Throughout its history, the city suffered many maj
Top Attractions in Blumenau
Explore the best things to see and do in Blumenau:
- ★Aldo Pereira de Andrade Bridge
- ★Blumenau Municipal City Hall
- ★Carlos Gomes Theater
- ★Castelinho da Havan
- ★German Village
- ★Lauro Müller Bridge
- ★Museum of the Colonial Family
- ★Praça Hercílio Luz
Where to Eat in Blumenau
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Churrascaria Adelaide
- 🍴Churrascaria Ataliba
- 🍴Gutes Essen
- 🍴Miyoshi
- 🍴Restaurante Chinês
- 🍴Restaurante Frohsinn
Where to Stay in Blumenau
- 🏨Blu Hostel
- 🏨Hostel Lumaria
- 🏨Hotel Danubio
- 🏨Hotel Hermann
Blumenau Travel Guide Sections
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