São Bento do Sul

São Bento do Sul is a municipality in northeastern Santa Catarina that sits at an elevation of roughly 850 meters. The local economy centers on furniture and textile manufacturing, which drive employment and activity across the region.

The town was founded through a German colonization society called Kolonisations Verein, which began settlement activities in 1849. This early establishment created the foundation that would lead to the industrial growth the region experienced later.

The municipality preserves connections to its European roots through festivals and celebrations honoring German, Italian, Polish, and Czech traditions. Visitors can experience this cultural blend in local events and in how the community goes about its daily life.

Bring layers of clothing because the elevation means temperature swings between seasons. The best time to visit depends on your comfort with heat or cold, as summer can be quite warm and winter brings cooler conditions.

The town developed as a major furniture-making center and drew craftspeople from various European countries over time. This diversity of craft traditions shaped local production methods in ways that remain visible in how things are made today.

Location: Santa Catarina

Elevation above the sea: 871 m

Shares border with: Campo Alegre, Corupá, Jaraguá do Sul, Piên, Rio Negrinho, Rio Negro

Website: http://saobentodosul.sc.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -26.25000,-49.37889

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:05