WALKING TOUR
City of a Prince
Our first mural, City of a Prince, portrays the founding of New Braunfels and was
dedicated on March 21, 1999 commemorating the arrival of the settlers in 1845. It
is painted by Texas Senate honored muralist and historian Clinton Baermann and is
located on the building at the corner of West San Antonio Street and Castell Avenue one block from the main plaza.
Lindheimer-Father of Texas Botany
The Lindheimer mural, featuring the Father of Texas Botany, was painted by San Antonio mural artist, Alex Brochon. The mural was dedicated on May 21, 2001 in celebration of
Lindheimer’s 200th birthday and to honor his botanical achievements with well over 50
plants bearing his name as well as starting the community’s first German newspaper, that,
although in English, still exists today. It is located at 165 S. Seguin Avenue, one half block
from the main plaza.
Lure of the Springs
Our third mural, overlooking the pristine waters of the Comal River, is Lure
of the Springs. This mural chronicles the history and eternal beauty of the
Comal springs and river from prehistoric times to the development of Landa
Industries. Also painted by Clinton Baermann, it was dedicated on October
8, 2004 and is located on the Parks and Recreation building at the entrance
of Landa Park.
Spass und Gemutlichkeit
Food, fun and festivity is celebrated in the Spass and Gemutlichkeit mural painted by local artist, Brent McCarthy. It pays tribute
to the beloved Krause’s Cafe, a locals gathering place for over
60 years, as well as New Braunfels’ rich tradition of sausage,
bread, beer and wine. Dedicated on April 19, 2007, it is located on
Krause Strasse, next to the City of a Prince mural.
Windows inst Wurstfest
The Windows into Wurstfest mural pays homage to the 10
days of the ultimate salute to sausage, beer and music. Our
5th mural, painted by local artist Brent McCarthy, provides
a glimpse into the fun, food and festivities during this once
a year German tradition. It is located on Elizabeth Avenue
near one of the Wurstfest entrances and was dedicated on
October 18, 2010, Wustfest’s 50th year celebration.
Hermann Seele
The Soul of New Braunfels
Hermann Seele, the Soul of New Braunfels, was selected due to his diverse contribution to the community as well as being the colony’s first
teacher in 1845. Located on the building at 146 North Castell Avenue, this
mural depicts Seele’s life in five tiled panels. Original paintings were first
created by Brent McCarthy, scanned and enlarged over 300% by Dan
Tharp, transferred onto 8X8 inch bisque tiles, kiln fired three times at
1800 degrees and installed by Kevin Acker. This mural was dedicated on
October 28, 2012.
Prince Carl Bronze
The life-size bronze statue of Prince Carl was created by local artist Paul Tadlock. Born July 27, 1812,
Prince Carl of Solms Braunfels, was not just a German prince but a military officer in both the Austrian
army and cavalry who sought adventure and new worlds to explore. As commissioner general of the first
colony that the society, known as the Adlesverein, proposed to establish in Texas, he arrived on Texas
soil on July 1, 1844. Subsequently, in 1845, Prince Carl purchased 1,265 acres on the Guadalupe River,
including the Comal Springs, where he established the colony of New Braunfels, Texas on March 21, 1845.
The statue was dedicated on Prince Carl’s 200th birthday on July 27, 2012 and stands guard in front of
the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center located at 390 South Seguin Avenue.
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