The 1840s marked the arrival of many of the German settlers in Texas but the first German pioneer is said to have been Johann Friedrick Ernst. We will trace their steps from Indianola and follow the route of Prince Carl von Solms Braunfels to his colony at New Braunfels. From there, we will visit the German settlement towns at Gruene, Comfort, and the tiny settlement at Luckenbach. Moving inland we’ll explore the German history of Fredericksburg and visit the local museum.
Huntsville, Texas
Depart at 9am.
Explore early German settlements
Lunch in Hallettsville/LaGrange
Visit museums in New Braunfels
Afternoon on your own to sightsee
Bunk down in authentic German B&B
Visit Gruene and Comfort
Lunch in Willie Nelson’s famous Luckenbach, Texas
Arrive in Fredericksburg for German dinner
Spend the evening sightseeing around Fredericksburg
Visit German Museums in Fredericksburg
Optional tour: Wineries of the Hill Country
(This tour will be booked separately)
Return to Huntsville
