Discover the Wunder of Downtown New Braunfels!

Since 1845, New Braunfelsers, and those who wish they were, have enjoyed eclectic shopping, world-class dining, luxurious accommodations, raising a glass, doing business, visiting museums, and catching a show in this beautiful and historic setting. No wonder the area is still the heart of this Wunderbar city. 

 

Here are a few tips for visiting downtown New Braunfels.

 

1. Parking – Downtown New Braunfels was platted before cars were invented. Thankfully, parking lots have been added by businesses and government organizations. Check out our interactive map here to find a parking spot close to your destination or download a parking map PDF here.

 

2. Walking – Locals tend to park their car somewhere and hop around downtown due to the area’s great walkability and eclectic mix of shopping, restaurants, sightseeing, and places to stop for a drink. 

 

3. Sleeping – Make a weekend of it! Downtown New Braunfels offers plenty to do all day and plenty of accommodations – from hotels to short-term rentals to places to park your RV –  to rest up for another day of it. Find a place to rest up.

 

4. Smiling – Plan to encounter friendly people in downtown New Braunfels. Our city’s founders emphasized hard work but left plenty of room for Spass and Gemütlichkeit with friends and strangers who’d soon be friends. Some things never change. 

 

We hope to see you soon! Prost! 

 

 

Downtown New Braunfels Annual Events

 

January

Antique and Vintage Show
NB Civic and Convention Center
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Retromania
NB Civic and Convention Center
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February

Winter Visitor Reception
NB Civic and Convention Center
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March

First Friday
Downtown New Braunfels
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Live at Landa Concert
Landa Park
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Tubing Season Officially Begins!
Comal River
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April

First Friday
Downtown New Braunfels
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Fashion Plate/Sidewalk Sale
Krause’s Cafe/Downtown New Braunfels
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Schlitterbahn Opens
Schlitterbahn
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New Braunfels Train Show
NB Civic and Convention Center
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Hill Country Comicon
NB Civic and Convention Center
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Live at Landa Concert
Landa Park
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Hill Country Craft Beer Festival
Wurstfest Grounds
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Thru the Chute Boat Race
Comal River/City Tube Chute
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May

First Friday
Downtown New Braunfels
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Saengerfest
Downtown New Braunfels
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Live at Landa Concert
Landa Park
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June

First Friday
Downtown New Braunfels
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Live at Landa Concert
Landa Park
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July

First Friday
Downtown New Braunfels
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Fourth of July Parade
Downtown New Braunfels
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August

First Friday
Downtown New Braunfels
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The Peddler Show
NB Civic and Convention Center
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September

First Friday
Downtown New Braunfels
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Comal County Fair Parade
Downtown New Braunfels
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Hollydays
NB Civic and Convention Center
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October

First Friday
Downtown New Braunfels
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Downtown Wine Stroll
Downtown New Braunfels
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Dia de los Muertos Festival
Downtown New Braunfels
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New Braunfels Train Show
NB Civic and Convention Center
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November

Shop Small Saturday
Downtown New Braunfels
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Wurstfest
Wurstfest Grounds
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Weihnachtsmarkt
NB Civic and Convention Center
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Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting
Main Plaza – Downtown New Braunfels
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December

Wassailfest
Downtown New Braunfels
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Nutcracker
NB Civic and Convention Center
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Caroling in the Park
Landa Park
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