Pomerode

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Settled in the 19th century by immigrants from Pomerania (Northern Germany), Pomerode wears its heritage proudly on its sleeve. You enter through a medieval-inspired gatehouse (the tourism office is inside), and once through the threshold, head to Rota do Enxaimel to explore the historic nucleus of half-timbered buildings. The Casa do Imigrante offers a look at the daily life of the early settlers through a collection of objects, household items, clothing, and documents. In January​​, Pomerode hosts the Pomeranian Festival, an early Oktoberfest with two weeks of cultural celebrations, food, drink, and fun competitions like brewing, wood sawing, target shooting, and the Miss da Festa Pomeranian. cool off, take a tour of the Cervejaria Schornstein (Schornstein brewery), to learn about their traditional beer-making process and finish off with some refreshing lager.