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Czech Heritage Society of Texas
Non-profit organization for the preservation of the Czech heritage in Texas. German-Texan Heritage Society
Non-profit organization in Austin holds educational seminars, publishes newsletters and books, and provides genealogical assistance. Boerne, Texas
Named for a German political writer, Boerne is home to an Agricultural Heritage Center, Cave Without a Name, Cibolo Wilderness Trail, as well as many historic buildings. It's about 30 miles northwest of San Antonio, just down the road from Comfort, Texas. Caldwell, Texas
Home to the Caldwell Kolache Festival and the Czech Heritage Museum, it's located about 80 miles northeast of Austin in Burleson County. Comfort, Texas
German settlers from New Braunfels established "Camp Comfort" in 1854. It's a popular tourist area along the Guadalupe River southwest of Austin, near Kerrville. Elgin, Texas
The Sausage Capital of Texas is 19 miles east of Austin. At the Chamber of Commerce site you can learn more about things to do in Elgin, history, and historic sites, many built by German founders. Fredericksburg, Texas
Learn all about living in and visiting this historic German community in the Texas Hill Country west of Austin. They have an excellent listing of Things to Do and See. La Grange, Texas
First settled by German immigrants followed by Czechs and Moravians a few years later. Home to museums, festivals, and other special events. Southeast of Austin about 70 miles. Gruene, Texas
When land became harder to find in New Braunfels, Ernst and Antoinette Gruene moved a little north and eventually the area became the town of Gruene. Find history, places to stay, and businesses from this site. New Braunfels, Texas
"A bit of old Germany in the heart of the Lone Star State" is how they bill themselves. Located south of Austin and San Marcos on IH35 the City Web site tells you all about visiting (or moving to) New Braunfels and things to see and do. Pflugerville, Texas
Just 4 miles north of from Austin in Travis County, this community was founded by German immigrants. The City site has history and city news. Schulenburg, Texas
About 80 miles southeast of Austin this community has a Czech and German heritage. This site for the Chamber of Commerce includes history, a calendar, and things to see and do in Schulenburg. Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, Inc.
Located in La Grange, this non-profit organization aims to promote history, language, and culture of the Czech community in Texas. They also assist those seeking to trace their Czech ancestry. Volksmarsch in Austin
Even if you don't want to make the walk you'll find information here about the historic stops along the way and learn about buildings and other historical locations in Austin with a German connection. The German Settlements in Central Texas
From the Texas Almanac, an historical look at what brought so many German immigrants to this area. German Free School Association of Austin
The first chartered school in Austin taught classes in English but with German as a second language. This historic building later housed the German-Texas Heritage Society and the German Free School Guild. German Cuisine
This Austin Chronicle article is all about the Czech and German-influenced barbeque and sausage and a review of some of the best Central Texas places to feast including Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse, Kreuz Market, and the many BBQ spots in Austin. German Culture
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