Gramado

Gramado is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, located in the Serra Gaúcha region of southern Brazil. It is part of the Região das Hortênsias, a popular tourist corridor that includes nearby Canela and Nova Petrópolis. The population is around 40,000 residents.

The area was settled in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by European immigrants, notably German and Italian communities. The town began as an agricultural settlement, and growth accelerated with the development of roads and railways in the early 20th century. From the mid‑twentieth century Gramado developed into a tourism and hospitality center.

Gramado's economy centers on tourism, hospitality, and confectionery. It hosts major events such as Natal Luz, a Christmas festival featuring lights and parades, and the Gramado Film Festival, one of Brazil's most renowned film events. Principal attractions include Rua Coberta, Lago Negro, Mini Mundo, Snowland, and the Aldeia do Papai Noel during Natal Luz.

The climate is temperate highland, with mild summers and cool winters. Temperatures can dip in winter, with occasional frost; snowfall is rare but has occurred.

Gramado is connected by road via RS-235 and BR-116. The nearest airports are Porto Alegre’s Salgado Filho International Airport and Caxias do Sul’s Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport, with most visitors traveling by car or bus from those hubs.