Shopping for New Braunfels homes for sale? New Braunfels was founded in 1845 and is the county seat of Comal County. It spans Comal and Guadalupe counties northeast of San Antonio along I-35.
A little New Braunfels history
Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels was involved in founding New Braunfels in 1845. Wurstfest celebrates the city’s German heritage each November.
Rivers, parks and Gruene
- The Comal River, which flows about 2.5 miles from Comal Springs to the Guadalupe River
- Landa Park, more than 50 acres with the Comal Springs headwaters, a miniature train, paddle boats and the Panther Canyon trail
- Gruene, a historic district on the Guadalupe River and home of Gruene Hall (1878), described by its operator as Texas’s oldest continually operating dance hall
- Schlitterbahn water park
New Braunfels schools
Check New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD boundary tools for the property address. School district lines do not necessarily match city lines, so always confirm the school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Getting around and JBSA
I-35 links New Braunfels with San Antonio. If you’ll report to JBSA-Randolph on San Antonio’s northeast side, test the I-35 commute at your real reporting time. Schertz and Cibolo sit between the two.
Explore more of San Antonio
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Frequently asked questions
How far is New Braunfels from San Antonio?
New Braunfels is northeast of San Antonio along I-35. Check the route from your starting point to the property.
What school districts serve New Braunfels?
Check New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD boundary tools and confirm the district and campus assignments for each address.
Is Gruene part of New Braunfels?
Yes. Gruene is a historic district within New Braunfels.
Sources
- New Braunfels, Texas (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Braunfels,_Texas
- City of New Braunfels, Landa Park: https://newbraunfels.gov/3375/Landa-Park
- Comal Springs (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comal_Springs_(Texas)
- Gruene, Texas (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruene,_Texas
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