All models are built to a uniform scale of 1:24.
The park was originally started in 1983 as a personal garden project for a granddaughter.
The miniature 'citizens' are replaced and updated to reflect changing trends and fashion.
The park features a specialized team of craftspeople who work year-round on maintenance and new construction.
Many replicas utilize real stone and wood to ensure durability against Gramado’s weather.
The miniature train tracks span hundreds of meters throughout the grounds.
Mini Mundo is an outdoor park in Gramado, Brazil, featuring a collection of miniature replicas built at a 1:24 scale. The park reproduces famous architectural landmarks from around the world and local Brazilian structures alongside a fictional miniature town. The displays incorporate intricate details such as functional mini-trains, moving vehicles, and a population of thousands of tiny citizens. Founded by the Höppner family, the park evolved from a family project into a public attraction. The landscape integrates real-world bonsai trees and vegetation to maintain realistic proportions relative to the models. Every structure is handmade and specifically designed to withstand the region's climate. The attraction emphasizes precision craftsmanship and architectural modeling techniques.
The elevated viewing deck that provides a panoramic perspective of the entire miniature town layout.
Bring a camera with a macro lens to capture the fine details of the miniature buildings and figures.
Look for the hidden 'hidden' characters and interactive elements placed throughout the town scenes.
Visit the onsite café for views that overlook parts of the miniature landscape.
Do not touch the models or attempt to cross the perimeter barriers, as the structures are fragile.
Open daily throughout the year; occasionally closes for maintenance on specific non-holiday weekdays during low season.
