Castelinho da Moellmann
Castelinho da Havan
A half-timbered 'little castle' on Rua XV de Novembro, modelled on the town hall of Michelstadt in Germany, and Blumenau's most photogenic landmark.
The little castle was built in 1978 as the storefront of Moellmann department store. Its façade is modelled on the 15th-century half-timbered town hall of Michelstadt in Hesse, Germany, with delicate spires, timber beams and ornamental windows, making it a must-photograph postcard scene. The building now houses a Haffen department store, and visitors can enter to browse and shop during opening hours. It stands in the middle of Rua XV de Novembro, beside the Adolfo Konder Bridge, and is within walking distance of downtown.
Opening hours
Shop hours approx. 09:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Catedral São Paulo Apóstolo
- Teatro Carlos Gomes
- Rua XV de Novembro
- Ponte de Ferro
- Museu da Cerveja
- Museu da Família Colonial
- Museu Hering
- Oktoberfest Blumenau