Blumenau, German heritage city in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Located in eastern Santa Catarina, Blumenau extends along the banks of the Itajaí River at an elevation of 29 meters above sea level.
Hermann Blumenau established the settlement on September 2, 1850, leading seventeen German immigrants to create a new community in southern Brazil.
The annual Oktoberfest celebration in Blumenau features traditional German music, food, and dancing, drawing more than one million visitors each year.
Visitors can reach Blumenau through the Ministro Victor Konder International Airport in Navegantes, followed by a bus transfer to the city center.
The textile industry in Blumenau produces a substantial portion of Brazil's cotton towels, contributing to the city's manufacturing importance.
Location: Santa Catarina
Inception: August 8, 1852
Founders: Hermann Blumenau
Elevation above the sea: 29 m
Shares border with: Massaranduba, Pomerode, Jaraguá do Sul, Gaspar, Guabiruba, Botuverá, Indaial, Luiz Alves
Website: http://blumenau.sc.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -26.91889,-49.06583
Latest update: December 4, 2025 14:02
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