Blumenau and Pomerode tour: German heritage and factory stores

Pomerode feels like stepping into a quiet German town transplanted to Brazil.

A guided tour of Blumenau and Pomerode in an air-conditioned vehicle with a Spanish-speaking guide, visiting the North Portal entrance, Nugali Chocolates Factory Store, Schmidt porcelain, and several museums with free entry. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours and includes pickup. Lunch is optional and arranged separately at a local churrascaria.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Blumenau and Pomerode attractions

• See North Portal city entrance
• Visit Nugali Chocolates Factory Store
• Explore Schmidt porcelain
• Tour Joiner's Museum
• Visit Immigrant Museum
• Stop at House of Candles
• Browse Oxford Crystal Factory Store
• Optional lunch at Churrascaria o Ataliba
• Visit Museum of Beer or garden of arts

The experience

The tour starts with the North Portal, the symbolic gateway on the west side of Santa Catarina state, then moves into Pomerode itself. What strikes visitors first is how the town preserves its German character: the architecture, the layout, the way the place feels deliberately kept from the rush of the coast. The guide walks you through the main attractions: Nugali Chocolates Factory Store, Schmidt porcelain, the Joiner's Museum, the Immigrant Museum, Casa das Velas, and Oxford Crystal Factory Store. Most have free entry, so you move between them without ticket lines slowing the pace.

Pomerode is built around food and craft. The town markets itself as a shopping destination for "made in Pomerode" goods, and the gastronomy is the real draw: German cuisine done properly, award-winning artisanal beer houses, Italian restaurants, and confectioneries that locals say are worth the trip alone. If you want lunch, the guide can arrange a stop at Churrascaria o Ataliba, a local favorite, though you pay separately. The Museum of Beer or the garden of arts at City Hall can also anchor the middle of the day depending on your interests.

The air-conditioned vehicle keeps the heat manageable during the 6 to 8 hour loop, and the guide handles the navigation so you focus on what you're seeing. Children from age 4 onward travel comfortably. Infants can use specialized seats or ride on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• Spanish-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and return.
• free entry to most museums and factory stores (Casa das Velas charges $5 paid on-site).
• access to the North Portal, Nugali Chocolates Factory Store, Schmidt porcelain, Joiner's Museum, Immigrant Museum, and Oxford Crystal Factory Store.

Options for this experience

2 options

Blumenau and Pomerode City TourGuide in Spanish · 00:00, 08:00 and 17:00Pickup is included

Blumenau and PomerodeGuide in Spanish · 00:00 and 07:00Duration: about 9 hours. We collect you from your hotel, with boarding starting at 08:00 and an estimated return around 17:00, departing from Pomerode. Blumenau and Pomerode highlights: CAT, the Tourist Service Center in Blumenau; the Biergarten and the Doctor Blumenau Mausoleum; the Beer Museum and the Museum of Pickup.

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and SaturdayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 17:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 59 years) · Senior (60 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 48 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DU PRIME TURISMO

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a structured itinerary hitting five heritage sites in one loop: the guide paces stops across the porcelain factory, joinery museum, and immigrant collections rather than letting you deep-dive into any single place.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What is the North Portal and why does the tour start there?

The North Portal is the symbolic city entrance on the west side of Santa Catarina state and marks the gateway into the region. It's the opening stop on the tour and has free entry.

Can I eat lunch during the tour, and does it cost extra?

Lunch is optional and not included in the tour price. The guide can arrange a stop at Churrascaria o Ataliba, a local restaurant, and you pay directly for your meal there.

Which museums and factories are included, and do they charge admission?

The tour visits Nugali Chocolates Factory Store, Schmidt porcelain, the Joiner's Museum, the Immigrant Museum, Casa das Velas, and Oxford Crystal Factory Store. Most have free entry. Casa das Velas charges $5, paid on the spot.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks Spanish and leads the tour in that language throughout the 6 to 8 hour route.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

Yes, pickup is included in the tour. The air-conditioned vehicle collects you and returns you at the end of the day.