
48h by the charming Romantic Route of Serra Gaúcha
Have you ever been on an escape through Serra Gaúcha and enjoy 48 hours of the charming Romantic Route with a roadmap full of charming landscapes, craft beers, and a dive in different cultures?
With our curatorship, you will explore places full of history, taste the typical gastronomy of the region and live moments that mix tradition and beauty in each stop.
Want some more? You can check out every detail of this script in a special episode of our YouTube web series, available on the channel of Viva o RS.
This production highlights the best of our state with short and strategic scripts, combining influencers, striking landscapes and authentic experiences to inspire travel up to 48 hours.
A partnership between the State Government, the Department of Tourism and Wine Locals.
DAY 1

Morning: Green Labyrinth
Our tip is to start the day early and enjoy to visit some sights of the city while the movement is still quiet.
A mandatory stop is the Flower Square, the central square of the city that houses the famous green maze! There, you can get lost (in good sense), have fun and ensure many amazing photos!

Morning: Immigrant Village
Then, following the main street of the city, enjoy to visit the Immigrant Village. The park is full of nature, charming gardens, crafts and colonial products.
There, you also find a reproduction of an old German village, perfect for getting to know more about the swarmel, a construction technique brought by German immigrants to Brazil. This architectural feature, present in several houses and buildings of New Petropolis, is a true journey in time!

Morning: Brewery Edelbrau
Now it's time to live an experience that, we guarantee, you'll love — and you don't even have to be a fan of beer! The Edelbrau Brewery, founded by two friends who grew up in New Petropolis, offers the Edelbrau Experience, a fun, interactive and full of stories about the city and the brewery universe, all presented in a playful and super creative way.
The best? The experience is self-guided, so you can enjoy at your pace, exploring the themes that most draw your attention. Ah, and for adults, the ticket includes tasting 5 beer styles! Everything served in an amazing and collectable glass, which you can take home as a souvenir.
And to complete, you can still take a photo with a custom label created by you, worthy of a true brewer master!

Lunch: Edelhaus
Right next to the Edelbrau Brewery, is Edelhaus, the perfect place to enjoy a typical lunch on the weekends. The recipes have a special touch, with ingredients that take beer in the composition. But calm, the food doesn't get drunk!
It is the ideal destination to taste special dishes and immerse even more in local culture!

Late: Garden of the Hillebrand Mill
After a delicious lunch, how about enjoying the afternoon in a charming garden, located between Gramado and New Petropolis? In the Garden of the Mill, history, typical gastronomy and nature coexist in perfect harmony.
There, you can experience a special experience, learning about the history of Mill Hillebrand, the functioning of a mill and its importance in the past.
After the visit, the invitation is to relax in the garden, surrounded by nature, while savoring typical delights available in the menu, such as the classic handmade chope and the irresistible pretzels.

Evening: Dinner at Zandaan
At night, get ready to live a real Dutch dream in New Petropolis.
Among mills, typical houses, authentic cheeses, irresistible waffles and a magical atmosphere, every detail of the Zandaam transports you to a charming little town in the Netherlands.
More than a restaurant, Zandaam is a complete gastronomic complex, with cafeteria, bar, emporium of national and imported products, and even a kids space to ensure the fun of the child.
Created by a family of Dutch descendants, the site is a lively tribute to the Dutch colonies and modern Holland, bringing typical dishes, engaging music and a theme decoration that impresses.
Located right in the center of Nova Petrópolis, Zandaam is a little bit of the Netherlands in Brazil, perfect for those who are looking for plenty of food and unforgettable moments.

Lodging in L’Experienza
After a day full of incredible experiences, nothing better than a high-end accommodation, and L’Esperienza is the perfect place for this.
This charming hostel, with high standard chalets, is located in Nine Colonies, just 13 kilometres from Gramado and 8 from New Petropolis. But L’Esperienza is much more than a hostel — it is a real rural tourism proposal.
Combining comfort and nature, the property offers a special connection to the friendly animals that live there and are considered part of the family. It is the ideal refuge for those seeking to relax and reconnect with the tranquility of the countryside.
DAY 2

Morning: Petrópolis Bakery
After a quiet evening, start the day with a breakfast at the Petrópolis Bakery, the first New Petropolis baker, active since 1954.
Specialized in European natural fermentation breads, it also offers cuckooes, cakes, sweets and savory that refer to German gastronomy. To accompany, there are coffees, fresh juices and an irresistible hot chocolate.
My tip? Try the stuffed croissant and the apple strudel – simply delicious! With a cosy atmosphere and an emporium full of homemade delights, it is a mandatory stop.

Morning: Parque das Pedras do Silêncio
The Parque das Pedras do Silêncio offers an outdoor tour, where sculptures depict scenes from the everyday life of the first immigrants, their culture, work and religiosity.
The integration between the works of art and the natural landscape creates a quiet and contemplative experience, perfect for those who want to learn about the legacy of the settlers, while enjoying the rock formations and the surrounding vegetation.
The park is accessible for all ages, making it an excellent option for families, couples and lovers of history.

Lunch: Restaurant Colina Verde
The Colina Verde Restaurant, founded in 1980, stands out for the artisanal gastronomy and welcoming care, inspired by the celebration of Kerb, where families shared their best recipes.
The menu, prepared in the wood stove, includes delights such as homemade rolls, capeletti soup, loin to milanesa, pork knee, bock sausage and more. And the best: dishes can be repeated at will!
Next, the Hotel Jardins da Colina, Opened in 2018, it offers comfortable accommodation and a perfect garden for hiking and relaxation, just 5 minutes from the main attractions of New Petropolis.

Late: Center of Houses Enxaimel
After lunch, head to Ivoti and meet the Nucleus of Enxaimel Houses, the largest cluster of migraine houses in Brazil. A charming place, ideal for families or couples, where history, culture and beauty meet in every detail.
The core houses a colonial fair with typical products and highlights the historical architecture of the swarmed houses, with visible wooden structure and roofs made of rounded boards.
Seven houses, built between 1826 and 1950, were restored to preserve the history of the site. The environment is perfect for good photos, with very green around. Besides learning about the city, you can taste local foods with that homemade touch.

Late: Happy hour at the House Adoma
In addition to the historical beauty of the Nucleus of Enxaimel Houses, the core is the stage of events and the local brewery Adoma, a member of the Way of the Craft Brewery of the Germanic Valley.
Close the 48 hours on the Romantic Route enjoying a good happy hour there, where you can try their beer, elect the second best Pilsen in Brazil at the Brazilian Beer Festival of 2021.
Founded in 2015 by the partners Marcelo, Lucas and Gerson, three in love with beer, Casa Adoma follows the strict German purity laws in the manufacture of its beers, ensuring an authentic and quality experience.
Casa Adoma opens its doors on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, and offers a super cosy and relaxed atmosphere to enjoy good beers and harmonize with great snacks.
Live a stretch
And if you are willing to stretch the trip, do not forget that the Romantic Route goes beyond the cities we visit! It includes locations such as Two Brothers, Morro Reuter, São Leopoldo, New Hamburg, Old Resort, Santa Maria do Herval, President Lucena, New Line and Picada Café.
On the site www. Rotaromantica. with.br, you find everything about what to do in each of these cities, from gastronomy to lodging and leisure activities.