Gramado is located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, 115 kilometers north of Porto Alegre.
Located in the "Sierra Gaucha", it is the most important tourist pole in Rio Grande do Sul and one of the most sought after destinations by Brazilian tourism.
Due to its German colonial architecture, it is known as the "Switzerland of Brazil".
Tourists are attracted throughout the year by its natural beauties such as the mountains, valleys, crystal clear streams and pine forests.
The weather is warm. Summers are not usually hot and winters are cold, with temperatures that can drop to 0 °C, with heavy frosts and occasional snowfalls.
See more about how to get to Gramado
See also information on Porto Alegre.
