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Couple moving boxes New Braunfels is located in the central part of Texas, and is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan area. A home-rule city under Texas law, New Braunfels is governed by a seven-member council and has over 500 employees. New Braunfels has a number of local advisory committees, boards, and commissions who make recommendations to the City Council regarding policies and the operation of several city departments.

New Braunfels is a popular tourist destination particularly because of the cold-spring rivers that run through the city. Many people return time and time again during the summer to tube down the Guadalupe River and Comal River. New Braunfels is the site of one of the most famous water parks in the United States, the Schlitterbahn Water Park Resort.

New Braunfels History

History Under the leadership and direction of Prince Solms, many German merchants, tradesmen, and farmers moved to the New Braunfels area. They wanted the opportunity to own land and more personal freedom. New Braunfels was not a planned area to develop in. The area was first used as a resting and resupply area because of its convenient location at the junction of the Comal and Guadalupe River.

Prince Carl of Solms established New Braunfels in 1845. He named the city after his hometown in Germany. Immigrants began arriving in Texas in December of 1844 so they could receive land grants purchased by Prince Carl. By then spring of 1845, settlers had established a fort, divided the land, and had begun building homes and planting crops. By 1850 New Braunfels was the fourth largest city in Texas, with a population of 1,723 people.

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

Kids playing on a tire swing The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department operates the city's recreation programs, athletic programs and leagues, aquatic programs, and golf course along with maintaining 27 parks comprising 272 acres. Come relax and experience all the fun that New Braunfels has to offer you!

Landa Park
Landa Park offers picnic facilities under the shade of giant, ancient oak trees. Here you can walk or jog on the trails or ride a miniature train that chugs around the entire 196-acre park. You can even take a ride on a paddleboat and see Comal Springs and Landa Lake. Play a game of miniature golf, relax at the playground or enjoy the flora and fauna on the Panther Canyon Nature Trail. Here at Landa Park you can also enjoy the walking arboretum tour with over 70 species of trees.

Ernest Eikel Skate Park
Come develop your skills at the only professionally designed skateboarders park in New Braunfels.

Prince Solms Disc Golf Course
Here at the Prince Solms Park you can play an exciting game of Disc Golf! The nine-hole course has a length of 1,808 feet and winds through the scenic park and along the Comal River.

Concerts in the Park
Landa Park Dance Slab has been the play to be every Thursday night in the summer for over twenty-four years. Come listen to local musicians perform a variety of music that ranges from country and rock-n-roll to jazz and ballads. Bring your family enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars.

Landa Park Aquatics Complex
The Landa Park Aquatics Complex is home to three pools. There is a 1.5 million gallon spring-fed pool, a zero-depth pool, and the Bud Dallmann Olympic Pool.

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New Braunfels Events

New Braunfels has many events year round perfect for the whole family. Come spend your Friday night at Gruene Hall and start your weekend off on the right foot, or visit the Gruene Music and Wine Fest. New Braunfels has something for everyone and is bound to give you and experience you won’t forget!

The 22nd Annual Gruene Music and Wine Fest
This Americana event benefiting local charities features the best in live Texas music and the best in Texas food and wines at Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. All three days will be filled with vintner and music events, wine & food samplings, and the Great Guitar Auction.

Friday Afternoon Club at Gruene Hall
The Friday Afternoon Club is now in its tenth year. Come enjoy happy hour, prize giveaways, and the best in Texas tunes!

Annual Texas Metal Arts – A Festival at Gruene
The Annual Texas Metal Arts Festival features Texas artists including goldsmiths, tinsmiths, silversmiths, blacksmiths, and sculptors demonstrating the wide range of techniques and methods used to create works ranging from fine art to folk art. Admission is free.

Annual Texas Clay Festival
Respected potters and sculptors from around Texas display, sell their wares, and demonstrate a variety of techniques. Hands-on activities are available for children.

Click here for the New Braunfels Calendar of Events.

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New Braunfels TX Area Guide

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New Braunfels Events