Gramado

Gramado is a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, sitting at 850 meters elevation in the mountains. The streets are lined with German-style buildings, gardens, and slopes that run through all neighborhoods.

The settlement was founded by German and Italian immigrants and became an independent municipality on December 15, 1954. This development transformed the small village into a tourist center of the region.

The Festival de Gramado presents Latin American cinema each August, making the city a center for film appreciation in South America. Visitors experience the European architecture as a backdrop for this important film festival.

The municipal bus system connects all main tourist spots, shopping districts, and residential areas from early morning until late evening. Buses are the easiest way to move around the hilly city.

The Natal Luz celebration from October to January transforms the entire city center with 2 million lights and mechanical holiday displays. This light installation attracts visitors from across South America and lasts over three months.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Inception: December 15, 1954

Elevation above the sea: 850 m

Shares border with: Canela, Santa Maria do Herval, Nova Petrópolis, Três Coroas, Caxias do Sul

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

GPS coordinates: -29.37889,-50.87389

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:17