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New Braunfels

Between rivers and German roots

Perfectly positioned between Austin and San Antonio, New Braunfels blends small town charm with the lively energy of the Hill Country. Founded in 1845 by German settlers, the city still carries those roots through its architecture, festivals, and welcoming, easygoing spirit. Today, New Braunfels is one of Central Texas’s most loved destinations, where history and recreation come together along the clear waters of the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers.

The call of the rivers

Water shapes everyday life in New Braunfels, especially in the summer.

Visitors spend long afternoons floating the Comal River, the shortest navigable river in Texas, or head to the Guadalupe for faster water and scenic views framed by cypress trees and limestone cliffs. Schlitterbahn Waterpark, a longtime family favorite, remains one of the country’s most popular places to cool off. When you are ready to dry off, the city offers plenty to explore, from live music and local beer at Krause’s Café to antique shopping downtown or sunset walks through Landa Park’s shaded trails and spring fed pools.

Three people lounging on inflatable floats in a sunny, tree-lined river, with water splashing around them.

Grab a local beer after a day spent floating

down the river

New Braunfels is a hub of Texas‑German culture, where festivals fill the calendar year‑round.

Wurstfest, the city’s world‑famous ten‑day “salute to sausage,” celebrates Bavarian heritage through music, food, and dancing. A few miles away, the historic district of Gruene offers rustic charm with its 1880s dance hall, boutique shopping, and riverside dining. Whether you come for tubing, wine tasting, or Texas Hill Country hospitality, New Braunfels invites you to enjoy life by the river.

Visit New Braunfels' annual Wurstfest

Founded by a Prince

New Braunfels has royal roots. It was founded in 1845 by Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, a German nobleman who named the settlement after his hometown in Germany. His vision of creating a “new” Braunfels in the Texas Hill Country marks the city’s enduring mix of German heritage and Texas spirit, which still feels very much alive today.

Two Rivers, Endless Fun

New Braunfels is one of the few places in Texas where you can float not one, but two beautiful rivers, the Comal and the Guadalupe. The Comal is known as the shortest navigable river in Texas at over two miles long, while the Guadalupe attracts outdoor enthusiasts year round for tubing, fishing, and kayaking.

Tranquil green lake surrounded by lush trees, with a prominent cypress tree in the distance. Sunlight filters through the foliage.

A Toast to Wurstfest

Every November, New Braunfels hosts Wurstfest, a ten day celebration of its German roots filled with sausages, cold beer, live polka music, and Bavarian dancing. Drawing more than 250,000 visitors each year, it is one of Texas’s most beloved cultural festivals and proudly known as “the best ten days in sausage history.”

Home of Schlitterbahn Waterpark

The original Schlitterbahn opened in New Braunfels in 1979. It remains one of the largest and most beloved waterparks in the U.S., famous for using natural spring water from the Comal River.

Tranquil green lake surrounded by lush trees, with a prominent cypress tree in the distance. Sunlight filters through the foliage.

Spotlight

PROPERTIES

Modern open-plan living room with a kitchen; features a teal sofa, round white dining table, dark cabinets, and colorful wall art.

Guadalupe Residenz

Outdoor hotel pool with orange loungers partly submerged in water. A patterned wall with

Comal Residenz

Spacious living room with a large brown leather sectional, stone fireplace, mounted TV, wooden ceiling, and large windows. Cozy and inviting.

Rustic Retreat

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