Blumenau Pomerode Day Trip: German Architecture & Craft Beer

Two German-influenced cities in one day, starting at a landmark craft shop

A day trip from Balneário Camboriú to Blumenau and Pomerode with a certified guide who speaks Portuguese, traveling by air-conditioned shared transport with hotel pickup. The tour stops at Froschhaus for local products and souvenirs, Villa Germânica (the venue where Oktoberfest takes place) for lunch and craft beer, and the Sul Tourist Portal in Pomerode, with free time to explore each city's center. The full day runs 12 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Blumenau and Pomerode

• Arrive in Blumenau and visit Froschhaus
• Stop for photos in Blumenau
• Lunch and explore Villa Germânica
• Stop for photos and local crafts
• Explore Pomerode city center and Sul Tourist Portal

The experience

Froschhaus, the Frog House, is your first stop in Blumenau, a shop built in the style of the region's Germanic architecture where you'll find local knits, colonial products, artisanal coffee, and regional souvenirs. It sets the tone for what the tour calls the European Valley: two cities shaped by German settlement, their streets and buildings reflecting that heritage. The driver, who is also your certified guide, travels with the group throughout and speaks Portuguese.

Villa Germânica is the centerpiece of the day. This is the actual venue where Blumenau holds Oktoberfest, the largest German festival in southern Brazil, and the tour gives you time there until roughly 1:40 PM to have lunch, browse craft and souvenir shops, sample typical Germanic cuisine and local craft beers, and photograph the architecture. It's more than a meal stop. The space is designed around German cultural traditions, with multiple photo areas and shops selling regional products.

In Pomerode, the second city, you'll visit the Sul Tourist Portal and then have free time to walk the city center on your own, exploring cafes, breweries, shops, and the Germanic-inspired buildings that line the streets. If you want to visit an optional attraction like Alles Park, you can arrange that independently during your free time. The tour ends back at your hotel in Balneário Camboriú.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with shared transport.
• hotel pickup in central Balneário Camboriú.
• certified guide who speaks Portuguese throughout the day.
• stops at Froschhaus, Villa Germânica, and the Sul Tourist Portal in Pomerode.
• free time to explore each city's center and shops.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Centrotur Turismo Receptivo

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to visit both cities in one day with shared transport. Choose a single-city tour if you prefer a slower pace or more time in one place.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What is Villa Germânica and why do we stop there?

Villa Germânica is the venue where Blumenau's Oktoberfest takes place each year: the largest German festival in southern Brazil. The tour stops there for roughly four hours, giving you time to have lunch, visit craft shops and souvenir stands, taste typical Germanic food and local craft beers, and photograph the German-inspired architecture and photo spaces throughout the grounds.

Is the guide fluent in English or just Portuguese?

The guide speaks Portuguese only. The tour is conducted entirely in Portuguese, so you'll need to understand the language or arrange your own translation if that's a barrier.

What do we actually do in Pomerode?

In Pomerode you'll visit the Sul Tourist Portal, then have free time to explore the city center on your own: walking through cafes, breweries, shops, and the Germanic-style buildings. If you want to visit a paid attraction like Alles Park, you can do that on your own during the free time, but it's not part of the tour.

Does the tour include lunch or do I need to buy it?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. At Villa Germânica you'll have time to order and pay for food and drinks separately: typical Germanic cuisine and craft beers are available there, but you choose what to buy.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour runs 12 hours total. Hotel pickup happens in the central area of Balneário Camboriú in the morning, and you'll return to your hotel at the end of the day. The exact start time is confirmed when you book.

Can I visit Froschhaus if I'm not interested in shopping?

Froschhaus is a scheduled stop where the group pauses, but you're free to walk around outside, take photos, or simply wait. It's a shop selling local products, crafts, and coffee, so browsing is optional. You don't have to buy anything.