History

Nestled in the heart of Texas, New Braunfels is the only city in the state founded by German royalty. On March 14, 1845, Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels purchased 1,265 acres for $1,112, establishing what would become the "City of a Prince." Just days later, on Good Friday, he led the first settlers into the newly founded town, naming it after his ancestral home in Braunfels, Germany.

Among those early settlers was Heinrich Voelcker, born in 1809 in Hanover, Germany. Voelcker acquired Lot 274 — the very property where Comal Inn stands today — through a trade. In 1872, the fachwerk cottage that now forms part of the New Braunfels Cottage was constructed on this lot. Public records show that by 1865, Lot 274, with improvements, had sold for $500 in gold.

Today, this historic property is home to Comal Inn, a small, locally owned lodging experience in downtown New Braunfels. Guests can choose from the spacious New Braunfels Cottage, the private New Braunfels Room, or one of our studio cottages — The Cypress, The Mountain Laurel, and The Juniper — each offering comfort, privacy, and easy access to the best of New Braunfels.

We invite you to stay, relax, and experience a piece of Texas history in one of the most walkable neighborhoods in town.