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Heritage, museums and flavors among cities of the Santa Catarina valley.
In the photo: Parque Vila Germânica, Blumenau (SC), Vale Europeu
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Vale Europeu invites you to plan a leisure trip with time to get to know the landscape and everyday life of the towns. In this excerpt of the guide, Blumenau and Pomerode offer options to combine sightseeing and relaxation, without turning each day into a sequence of transfers.
Blumenau brings together Vila Germânica and historic walks in the city centre. Pomerode combines museums, the zoo and enxaimel constructions in its rural route. The architecture and traditions related to immigration are part of the visiting experience.
Choose a base that makes it easier to reach the programs of greatest interest and spread visits across nearby areas. Reserve time for meals and rest, check access conditions and have an alternative for days when the weather requires changes to the itinerary.
This destination brings together 2 cities: Blumenau, Pomerode.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
✈ Aeroporto Internacional de Navegantes - Ministro Victor Konder (NVT), in Navegantes
One air option is Navegantes (NVT), in Navegantes, with a land connection to Blumenau or Pomerode. Check the Terminal Rodoviário Prefeito Hercílio Deeke in Blumenau, or the Terminal Rodoviário de Pomerode. For Testo Alto, arrange rural transport and the return.
Suggested arrival point: Blumenau
Blumenau combines heritage, museums and traditions linked to immigration in the Vale Europeu. Rua XV de Novembro lets you explore the city centre and its buildings, while Museu da Família Colonial presents aspects of life in the former colony. Vila Germânica brings together shops and gastronomy throughout the year.
Pomerode displays traditions linked to Pomeranian immigration in museums, architecture and rural tours. The Pórtico Sul marks one of the city’s entrances, the Museu Pomerano gathers objects of local memory and the Rota do Enxaimel passes by historic buildings. The zoo adds a visit focused on fauna.
The local experience
Parque Vila Germânica brings together German-inspired buildings and a visitor area associated with the culture of Blumenau. The surroundings of the Empório allow combining gastronomy, shops, and a walk through the complex.
Discover Parque Vila Germânica
Zoo Pomerode is a zoo located in the city of Pomerode and is part of the leisure options focused on fauna. The visit can take up a large part of the day, depending on the group’s interest and walking pace.
The Catedral São Paulo Apóstolo is an architectural and religious landmark in downtown Blumenau. The visit allows you to observe the building and include a moment of contemplation in a route through the urban heritage.
Discover Catedral São Paulo Apóstolo
The Pórtico Sul de Pomerode marks one of the city's entrances and serves as an identification and photo stop. The complex relates to the municipality's tourist image and to the architectural references of its route.
Discover Pórtico Sul de Pomerode
The Museu da Família Colonial brings together historic houses and objects related to the former Colônia Blumenau. The visit brings travelers closer to ways of living and aspects of daily life of families in the city.
Discover Museu da Família Colonial
The Rota do Enxaimel runs through the rural area of Testo Alto in Pomerode, featuring historic buildings constructed using that technique. The tour allows you to connect architecture, landscape and immigration-related traditions.
The Museu Pomerano displays objects related to the history of Pomerode and to the arrival of Pomeranian immigrants in the Vale do Itajaí. The visit allows you to learn about aspects of local memory and traditions.
Rua XV de Novembro follows one of the main historical axes of Blumenau. The walk allows you to observe old buildings and understand the relationship between heritage, commerce, and the city's development.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
Choose dates according to the outings you plan to take. Weekdays outside holidays usually make for a less crowded itinerary. For outdoor activities, check the forecast and confirm local conditions before you go.
We suggest three to five days to see the main attractions with breaks. On a short trip, choose a town as your base and reduce transfers. Reserve extra days if you want to combine other towns in the region.
Use Blumenau as a base for Vila Germânica and the city centre, or Pomerode for the museum and the gateway. For the Rota do Enxaimel in Testo Alto, plan transport and the return from rural tours.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
Choose a base, select the outings of greatest interest and spread transfers across different days.
A car makes it easier to combine towns and distant activities. On a concentrated itinerary, check local transport and the return service before setting out.
We suggest three to five days, adjusting the length to the number of towns and the pace of the trip.
Check the weather and access conditions. Choose outings compatible with the group's mobility and experience.
