Treze Tílias: Sculpture, History and Parks

Treze Tílias offers several distinct ways to explore its local culture: the town’s sculpting tradition dates back to a commission in 1933, the municipal museum at the Castelinho displays collections and historic rooms, and the parks each have their own character. There are also craft-brewed beers and performances by the Banda dos Tiroleses at events. These themes offer different starting points as you consider what you would like your stay in Treze Tílias to include.

Sculpture: a commission from 1933

The sculpting tradition in Treze Tílias dates back to 1933. At the time, colony founder Andreas Thaler commissioned his brother Georg Thaler to carve a nativity scene for the first Christmas Mass in the new colony. The story of sculpture thus begins with a specific work and a particular occasion. The Christmas theme connects craftsmanship with a festive moment in the colony’s early days. For art enthusiasts, this story is both an account of sculpture and a clearly dated part of local history.

A glimpse inside the Castelinho

The Museu Municipal Andreas Thaler is located in the Castelinho. It displays objects from the colonial period, works of art and tools; its rooms also illustrate life in the 1930s. This brings together different perspectives: historical objects, artistic works, tools and rooms that evoke a past way of life. Visitors who enjoy connecting tangible objects with a sense of everyday life in a particular era will find a different perspective here than in the history of sculpture. The collection and rooms each offer their own perspectives on history and culture.

Parks with distinct features

At Parque Lindendorf, visitors can stroll along paths through the 45,000 m² grounds. Animals that can be spotted there include capybaras, sheep and an ostrich. A walk and wildlife watching are therefore among the possible highlights of a visit to this park. Check current access arrangements before your visit.

Parque Municipal has different features: it includes a lake with an island shaped like Austria, representing the country’s nine federal states, a wooden-carved Stations of the Cross, an outdoor fitness area and a monument. The monument commemorates the turn of the millennium and 2,000 years of Jesus Christ. Landscape, religious imagery, exercise and remembrance come together in this park. Check current opening hours and holiday arrangements before your visit.

Beer, music and finding your way

Cervejaria Bierbaum brews craft beers in Treze Tílias. Beer-making is another aspect of the town’s character, alongside art, history and its parks.

Music is also among the cultural experiences described here: the Banda dos Tiroleses performs at events in Treze Tílias. These include Tirolerfest, the Christmas celebrations, Expotílias and Semana da Escultura. Specific event dates may vary. If you would like to include a performance in your travel plans, check the dates for your travel period.

A monument on SC-355 at the entrance to the town offers a view of the city and welcomes visitors as they arrive. It combines a specific viewpoint with a landmark for orientation on arrival, while the museum and parks offer other ways to explore the town.

Choose the right focus for your stay

When looking for a holiday rental in Treze Tílias, you can start by considering the kind of stay you have in mind: sculpture and local history, walks and wildlife watching, or a trip planned around specific events. The historical themes, the two parks and the changeable event dates offer different points of reference for your planning.

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