Schlitterbahn New Braunfels

The world’s best waterpark is right here in Texas! Since 1979, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark has topped Amusement Today’s list. This iconic Texas Hill Country attraction has more than doubled in size since its early days. It now has two sections connected by a free shuttle — the original Schlitterbahn West and the newer Schlitterbahn East. With one admission ticket, you’ll enjoy both parks and all 45 rides and attractions. Talk about a lot of bang for your buck!

No matter where you start your adventure, you’ll find attractions suitable for the whole family. Four themed kid-friendly areas with shallow pools, pint-sized waterslides, and interactive spray grounds entertain kiddos for hours. On the other end of the spectrum, double black diamond doozies are sure to get your adrenaline flowing and heart pumping! In between, pristine pools with swim-up bars and not-so-lazy rivers offer endless relaxation and fun.

Schlitterbahn’s pools, rivers, rides, and slides definitely run the gamut. Among them you’ll find record-breakers, award-winners, and industry-firsts. Schlitterbahn East is home to the world’s longest waterpark ride, The Falls. Over the course of 3600 feet, you’ll get the grand tour of the eastside neighborhoods Tubenbach, Surfenburg, and Blastenhoff. The ride isn’t just for sightseeing, though. You’ll tumble over rapids, crash through waves, and dodge waterfalls along the way.

Head over to Surfenburg to hang ten on the Boogie Bahn, the world’s first ever inland surfing ride. Looking for more of an adrenaline rush? Check out Dragon’s Revenge nearby. It’s the world’s first water coaster. And speaking of water coasters, the Bow Wow Blaster is the park’s newest ride and the world’s first kid-friendly water coaster. If this is too tame for your tastes, hop on the Master Blaster in Blastenhoff. Repeatedly voted the Best U.S. Water Ride, this supersized coaster has its ups and downs over the six-story, 1000-foot course. You’ll plunge three stories right out of the gate only to be blasted back up on this gravity-defying ride. Gravity ultimately wins as you twist, turn, and come back to earth again. These rides, rivers, slides, and chutes in both Schlitterbahn East and West just scratch the surface. In fact, 70 acres of attractions mean there’s something for everyone!

When you’ve worked up an appetite, over 30 affordable eateries cater to all your cravings for pizza, burgers, BBQ, and salads, to name a few. Be sure to save room for the scrumptious funnel cake! If a siesta is in order after lunch, reserve a private cabana where you’ll find a tv, comfy loungers, and a refrigerator for picnic fixins’ you bring from home. Whether you choose a quiet Riverbend Palapa with a BBQ pit to do your own grilling or a cabana near one of the kiddie pools, these shady retreats make an ideal home base for the day’s activities.

If you’re wondering if you can experience all that the waterpark has to offer in a day, the short answer is no. The good news is that Schlitterbahn New Braunfels makes it easy to stay and play again the next day. At Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Resort, you’ll find year-round lodging from quaint cabins and comfy hotel rooms to trendy lofts and spacious vacation homes. Since your overnight stay includes park admission and early entry, you’ll roll out of bed and into the world’s best waterpark!

To plan your visit, check out Schlitterbahn New Braunfel Waterpark’s official website.