Rio Grande do Sul · Brazil
Novo Hamburgo travel guide
Novo Hamburgo is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, home to about 236,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- POA35 km · Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport
- Currency
- BRLBrazilian real
- Time zone
- America/Sao Paulo
- Language
- Portuguese, Brazilian Sign Language
About
About Novo Hamburgo
Novo Hamburgo is a municipality in the southernmost Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, located in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre, the state capital. As of 2025, its population was 235,802.
The area of Novo Hamburgo was inhabited by indigenous peoples until the mid-18th century, when Portuguese immigrants (largely Azorean) arrived in the region. However, the area prospered with the arrival of immigrants of German origin to the region, who founded a settlement in 1824. The city was named after the German city of Hamburg, and much of the population of Novo Hamburgo is still of German origin. From the 1930s onwards, Novo Hamburgo became known as "the national footwear capital" and began to attract several industries in the sector.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Novo Hamburgo
See
- Schmitt-Presser Museum
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Where to stay
Hotels in Novo Hamburgo
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Ibis Novo Hamburgo | 1.2 km | |
| Nhtel Acomodações | 0.9 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Novo Hamburgo
Novo Hamburgo has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; July is the wettest, with about 165 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Novo Hamburgo: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), about 35 km from the city centre in a straight line; Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (CXJ, 54 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
Novo Hamburgo is an extensive city, which is cut in half by two highways (BR-116 and RS-236) and which has several avenues that cross the city, in addition to having many one-way streets, which can be difficult for those unfamiliar with local traffic. A good GPS is recommended when traveling around the city by car.
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POA · Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport
CXJ · Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Novo Hamburgo
Stay safe
Novo Hamburgo is no longer among the 10 most violent cities in Rio Grande do Sul and the crime rate has dropped sharply since 2018. However, as in any large city, it is necessary to be careful and avoid showing large amounts of money or jewelry. Remember that you are still in Brazil!
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Questions
Novo Hamburgo: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Novo Hamburgo?
Novo Hamburgo has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; July is the wettest, with about 165 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Novo Hamburgo?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), about 35 km from the city centre in a straight line; Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (CXJ, 54 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Novo Hamburgo?
Brazilian real (BRL).
Nearby
Destinations near Novo Hamburgo
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.