Novo Hamburgo

Novo Hamburgo is a large city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, where residential neighborhoods alternate with commercial districts and green spaces. Buildings range from older German-style houses to modern factory complexes, while several waterways cross through the landscape.

Settlers from Germany founded the place in 1832 when they established themselves in the region. Almost a century later, in 1927, the community became independent and quickly developed into a center for the footwear industry.

The city takes its name from Hamburg, the home of many early settlers whose descendants still celebrate traditional festivals today. Streets are lined with half-timbered houses, while workshops continue crafting leather goods using techniques passed down through generations.

Visitors exploring the city find numerous bus lines connecting neighborhoods and reaching surrounding towns. A drive through the center is worthwhile, where shops, museums and small parks invite a walk around.

Several shoe factories offer guided tours where visitors can follow the process from leather to finished shoe. In some workshops you can even try your hand at working a small piece of leather yourself.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Inception: 1832

Elevation above the sea: 57 m

Shares border with: Araricá, Ivoti, Sapiranga, Estância Velha, Campo Bom, Dois Irmãos, Gravataí, São Leopoldo, Sapucaia do Sul, Taquara

Website: http://novohamburgo.rs.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -29.67778,-51.13083

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:59