Santa Claus Village (Gramado)

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About Santa Claus Village (Gramado)

The Santa Claus Village is a Christmas‑themed park that operates year‑round in Gramado, the Serra Gaúcha city famous for Natal Luz. The attraction centers on the daily life of Santa and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole, presented through decorated houses, workshops, and scenes designed for children.

For about 30 years the Village occupied an area in Parque Knorr, on the upper part of downtown. It later moved to a space of about 2,000 meters squared on Avenida Borges de Medeiros, the city’s main avenue, where a row of shops used to be. The façade features a roof with fake snow, permanent Christmas decorations, and a tower with clocks.

The route goes through spaces such as Santa’s Office, Mrs. Claus’s Atelier, the Gift Workshop, the Candy Laboratory, and the Letter Center, where children leave their requests. There is also the Frozen Grove, the Christmeter and rides like the Christmas Express, the Monorail, the Cable Car of Wishes and the Flying Sleigh.

The highlight of the visit for most families is the meeting with Santa Claus, who usually greets children for a chat and a photo. Some activities and rides may have an extra charge; check in advance what is included with admission.

The Village is a few minutes’ walk from the Palácio dos Festivais, Rua Coberta and the São Pedro Apóstolo Mother Church. The visit pairs well with a stroll along Avenida Borges de Medeiros, with its chocolate shops and cafés, and—between late October and January—with the city’s Natal Luz program.