New Braunfels Attractions
30 mi. north-east of San Antonio on I 35 is New Braunfels, founded by German settlers in 1845. At the beginning of November each year it is the scene of the ten-day Wurstfest (Sausage Festival). Even more popular as a spectacle is the unusual sight of people floating down a 21.2 mi. stretch of the Comal River squeezed into an inflated innertube. Further diversions of a similar kind will be found at the vast "Schlitterbahn" water park.
Lindheimer House
This is the home of Ferdinand Jakob Linheimer who classified much of the Texas flora. This small house was built in 1852 and still contains many original furnishings.
McKenna Children's Museum (Formerly the Children's Museum in New Braunfels)
McKenna Children's Museum offers a variety of interactive displays designed to entertain and educate children. Exhibits include a TV studio and puppet palace, among others.
McKenna Children's Museum
801 West San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130-7875
United States
801 West San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130-7875
United States
Phone 1 (830) 606-9525
Fax 1 (830) 606-9581
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture
The Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture, housed in the 1858 Andreas Breustedt home, displays handcrafted furniture of the 1800's.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark has Sand Castle Cove with a five-story water fun house, slides, tunnel chutes, uphill water coasters and the world's largest surfing ride.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
381 East Austin Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
United States
381 East Austin Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
United States
Phone 1 (830) 625-2351
Fax 1 (830) 625-3515
Sophienburg Museum
The Sophienburg Museum depicts the history of the town and the life of the town's founder, Prince Car of Solms-Braunfels.
All values are in United States Dollars
Sophienburg Museum
401 West Coll Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130-5618
United States
401 West Coll Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130-5618
United States
Phone 1 (830) 629-1572
Fax 1 (830) 629-3906
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 2.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 1.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
