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Gramado packs a dense lineup of theme parks, museums, and outdoor spots into a town of roughly 36,000 people, so most visitors plan three to four full days. Prices below are adult ticket figures in Brazilian reais and were checked for 2025-2026; they change seasonally, so confirm before you go. For where to base yourself near each attraction, see the best neighborhoods in Gramado guide. See also our Gramado weather by month guide.
Things to Do in Gramado: Theme Parks and Family Attractions
Snowland
Snowland is Brazil’s first indoor snow park, on RS-235 about 4 km from the centre, and it is the headline family attraction in Gramado. The park keeps a real snow slope at around -5C (23F) inside a 16,000 square metre complex, with a 120-metre ski and snowboard slope, a snow play area for kids, and an ice bar. Adult day passes run from roughly R$180 to R$250 depending on the season, with discounted twilight and weeknight tickets; gloves and thick socks are essential, and you rent boots, skis, and snowboards on site. Budget four hours, and book online, because peak July and December slots sell out days in advance. See also our best time to visit Gramado guide. See also our where to stay in Gramado guide.
Mini Mundo
Mini Mundo is an outdoor miniature park at Rua Horacio Cardoso 219 that recreates castles, villages, and railways at 1:24 scale. The star pieces are the Linderhof and Neuschwanstein castle replicas, a working miniature railway, and a small airport with moving planes. Adult tickets cost about R$50 to R$60, and the park opens daily from around 9:00 to 17:00. Expect to spend 90 minutes walking the landscaped paths; it is at its best on a clear morning before the afternoon rain, which falls most days from December to February.
Aldeia do Papai Noel (Santa’s Village)
Aldeia do Papai Noel on Avenida Borges de Medeiros is a year-round Christmas village where Santa’s house, a toy factory, and reindeer displays stay open outside the Natal Luz season. Entry is roughly R$50 for adults and R$35 for children, and the site runs daily from about 9:00 to 18:00. It is smaller than Snowland and Mini Mundo but a quick, affordable stop for families with young children, especially on a rainy afternoon.
Things to Do in Gramado: Lakes, Parks and Outdoor Spots
Lago Negro
Lago Negro is a man-made lake ringed by imported Black Forest pine trees in the Planalto district, about 2 km east of the centre. Entry is free, and the main activity is renting a swan-shaped pedal boat for about R$40 per 30 minutes, though the 1 km walking path around the water is the better value. Come at opening time (around 8:30) or late afternoon to avoid the midday tour-bus rush, and note that pedal boats pause when the weather turns wet or windy.
Le Jardin Parque de Lavanda
Le Jardin Parque de Lavanda, on RS-115 toward Canela, is a lavender farm with themed gardens, a small cafe, and photo decks overlooking the valley. Adult entry is about R$40 to R$50, and the lavender blooms at full colour from late November through January, making it a better summer stop than a winter one. The on-site shop sells lavender honey, soaps, and tea; allow an hour.
Things to Do in Gramado: Museums and Culture
Hollywood Dream Cars Museum
The Hollywood Dream Cars museum on Avenida das Hortensias displays a private collection of 30 to 40 classic American cars from the 1930s to the 1970s, including Cadillacs, Chevrolets, and Fords, many restored to showroom condition. Tickets run about R$50 to R$60, and the museum opens daily from roughly 9:00 to 18:00. It is a solid 45-minute stop for car enthusiasts and a convenient indoor option when rain or cold interrupts your outdoor plans.
Igreja Matriz Sao Pedro (Saint Peter’s Church)
The stone Igreja Matriz Sao Pedro sits at the top of Avenida Borges de Medeiros and is the postcard landmark of central Gramado. The neo-Gothic church was built in the 1940s and its 46-metre bell tower is the tallest structure in the centre. Entry is free and the church opens daily for visitors outside mass times. Climb the surrounding streets at dusk, when the tower and the adjacent Rua Coberta light up, for the best photographs.
Palacio dos Festivais
The Palacio dos Festivais on Avenida Borges de Medeiros is the concrete-and-glass venue that hosts the Festival de Cinema de Gramado every August and the Natal Luz shows in season. Outside festival dates the building is closed to the public, but its facade and the surrounding square are worth a five-minute stop. If you are in town in August, a screening ticket here is the best way to experience the events and festivals in Gramado scene up close; individual film tickets run about R$20 to R$30.
Things to Do in Gramado: Food Streets and Shopping
Rua Coberta
Rua Coberta is a glass-covered pedestrian street next to the Palacio dos Festivais, lined with cafes, fondue restaurants, and chocolate shops, and it stays busy into the evening. There is no entry fee; you pay for what you eat and drink. It is the natural place to try Gramado’s two signature dishes, cheese or chocolate fondue, which most restaurants serve for around R$80 to R$140 per person. Go after 19:00 when the street lights and live music start, and expect a wait for a table on weekends.
Chocolate Shops on Avenida das Hortensias
Gramado brands itself on artisanal chocolate, and the flagship stores cluster along Avenida das Hortensias, including Lugano, Planalto, and Prawer. Prawer, the oldest producer, runs a free factory viewing window at its shop on Avenida das Hortensias 4100 and sells bars from about R$15. Most shops offer free tastings of broken chocolate at the counter, so you can sample before buying. Budget R$40 to R$80 per person if you plan to take chocolate home as gifts.
For a fuller itinerary that pairs Gramado with its neighbouring town, read the Gramado travel guide and the Gramado travel tips guide for transport and packing advice.
