Willkommen. Bienvenidos. Welcome to New Braunfels! Nestled in the heart of Texas, this is the only city in the state founded by German royalty.  On March 14, 1845, Prince Carl Solms-Braunfels, Germany, purchased 1,265 acres for $1,112. Thus, the "City of a Prince" was born. Seven days later, on Good Friday, Prince Carl led the first settlers into New Braunfels, named after his ancestral German home.

Our city's story takes flight on the dreams of German emigrants. After enduring months of sea travel and 60 days of treacherous land journey, they found promise in their new home - New Braunfels, Texas.