Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark Fact Sheet 2024

Overview

Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark is voted World's Best Waterpark for 25 Years. Located on the banks of the spring-fed Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas, Schlitterbahn’s flagship waterpark has 45 attractions on over 70 acres.  Schlitterbahn provides a staggering variety of river rides, waterslides, and adventures from mild to wild. Schlitterbahn is a seasonal waterpark that operates from mid-April through mid-September. 

2024 Opening Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024

Waterpark Locations:
Main Entrance - 400 N. Liberty Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
East Entrance - 588 S. Union Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas 78130

Park Phone: (830) 625-2351

The Resort at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is open year-round. Guests can enjoy the family excitement and convenience of a resort and waterpark during the summer and the beauty of a Hill Country Getaway throughout the entire year. With hotel rooms, one and two bedroom suites, Riverbend Cabins, Treehaus Luxury Suites, and vacation homes, The Resort at Schlitterbahn has a wide range of accommodations for any type of vacation.

Resort Office: 305 West Austin Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130

Resort Phone: (830) 312-7281

NEW BRAUNFELS MEDIA INQUIRIES & ON-SITE COORDINATION: pr@schlitterbahn.com 

ABOUT SCHLITTERBAHN NEW BRAUNFELS

Any single section of Schlitterbahn is as large as most regional waterparks. Every section contains a swim-up bar, children’s area, and a unique signature attraction. The operating schedule and ride availability vary throughout the season.

Schlitterbahn East

Blastenhoff: This area of the park includes the most award-winning attraction in Schlitterbahn history, the Master Blaster, which opened in 1996. Using patented water blaster technology, the Master Blaster starts at the top of a six-story tower in the Blastenhoff area, which is also home to the Black Knight tube slides and the Wolfpack raft slide. Surrounding  the “Blast Tower” is the Torrent River – which combines an endless river with the action of a wave pool for unlimited fun. Blastenhoff is scheduled to be open every operating day. 

Surfenburg: This area of the park is named after the Boogie Bahn, which is the world’s first surfing ride which opened in 1991. Surfenburg is also home to the first uphill water coaster, Dragon’s Revenge (originally named Dragon Blaster), which opened in 1994. Also in Surfenburg is Kristal River and Kiddie Coast kids’ play area. Surfenburg is scheduled to be open most operating days. 

Tubenbach: Tubenbach features The Falls, an award-winning adventure that is the world’s longest tubing ride. The Tubenbach area features several attractions allowing park guests to enjoy even more rides. Several of the these attractions are interconnected through an innovative Transportainment® river, which allows guests to float ride-to-ride without leaving the water. Tubenbach is scheduled to be open most operating days beginning Memorial Day weekend through early August in 2024.

Schlitterbahn West

The Original Schlitterbahn: Home to the signature Schlitterbahn Castle, this section of the park is known for using spring-fed water from the Comal River in select rides. Nestled beneath a beautiful canopy of trees, this section of the park has eight tube chutes, seven kids’ play areas, a wave pool, and swim-up bars with heated pools. On the wild side are the Down Hill Racer and the Soda Straws. On the mild side are the Raging River and the Congo River Expedition. Schlitterbahn West is open most days of the season, with limited availability to certain rides early and late in the season.

Free Parking, Picnics and Shuttle Service: General Parking is always free at Schlitterbahn, with an opportunity for Preferred Parking at an additional fee. Schlitterbahn guests can bring a picnic from home (no glass or alcohol allowed) and there is plenty of seating. There is no charge for tubes, life vests, or boogie boards. Round-trip shuttle service between Schlitterbahn East and Schlitterbahn West is also free.

Overall, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels has four times the rides and attractions of any waterpark within 200 miles, and twice the number of attractions of any waterpark within 500 miles. Our naturally landscaped park with hundred-year-old oak, cedar, and cypress trees next to the Comal River creates a unique waterpark experience in a natural setting.

The Resort at Schlitterbahn is located next to Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and was operated by the original creators of Schlitterbahn beginning in 1966, 13 years before the waterpark opened. Nestled along the banks of the Comal River, the Resort has a distinct Texas Hill Country style with vacation homes, traditional hotel rooms, upscale Tree Hauses and lofts, as well as condominium style lodging available year round.