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A second trip to Gramado: seeing the town differently
63% of visitors in the 2025 official survey had been to Gramado before. For them, the challenge is different: avoiding a repeat itinerary.
Updated on October 1, 2026 ✓ Information checked on September 24, 2026 adapted from the Portuguese original
Coming back to Gramado is common: 63% of respondents in the 2025 official survey were not on their first visit. Returning visitors have already done the classic itinerary — so the question is how to have a different trip.
Change the season
The town changes with the calendar. If you came in winter, try the Natal Luz Christmas season or events such as the Festa da Colônia and the Vindima (grape harvest festival), which appear in the official calendar.
Explore the countryside
Part of Gramado’s territory is rural. Attractions outside downtown, such as Le Jardin, show another side of the town. According to the official calendar, the Festa da Colônia celebrates precisely the traditions of the immigrants and countryside culture.
Change the pace
On a first trip, people tend to squeeze in as much as possible. On the second, the opposite works: fewer attractions per day and more time for cafés, walks and long meals.
Widen the radius
With more days, use Gramado as a base to explore the region. See the 7-day itinerary and the Canela day trip.
Discover it through food
Food is the most cited reason to travel in the official survey (38%). A second trip can be built around the table: see where to eat in Gramado.
Keep reading
Keep planning
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Gramado events calendar with official dates We only publish dates confirmed by official sources, with the date we checked them. A finished event never rolls over to next year on its own. Read guide -
Gramado 7-day itinerary: Gramado as a base for the Serra Gaúcha A week lets you see Gramado without rushing and use the town as a base for the region. Read guide -
Canela day trip from Gramado Canela is right next to Gramado and fits into one well-planned day. Here is how to plan the journey and the order of your stops. Read guide