By Samuel Sutton on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 In an effort to bring awareness to the importance of preserving night skies, the City of Fredericksburg recently adopted a proclamation to make October Hill Country Night Sky Month. The proclamation was signed by Mayor Gary Neffendorf during the city council meeting on Monday, Sept. 21. Cliff Kaplan, program […]
The Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is advising hikers to leave their dogs at home after numerous pets in recent days experienced heat exhaustion. Park rangers rescued five dogs unable to complete the 4.5-mile trail during a two-day span earlier this week. Last year, rangers had several dogs die from heat exhaustion and are just […]
Our office will be open on Labor Day, September 2, from 10 am until 4 pm.
Our office will be open 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday July 4. The July 4th Children’s Parade and the July 4th Community Parade will start at 8 am. The city will close Main Street about 10-15 minutes before the parades start. If you are checking out on July 4, you may return the […]
To guarantee entry to Enchanted Rock during busy times like the week of spring break and most weekends in the spring and fall, it is important that you purchase a day pass before driving out to the park. There will be five entry portals during the day at Enchanted Rock, with a limited number of […]
Friday 12/29 – 9 am to 6 pm Saturday 12/30 – 10 am – 5 pm Sunday 12/31 – 10 am -4 pm Monday 1/1 – CLOSED If you are arriving on New Years Day, keys will be delivered where indicated by 3 pm. Please make sure to bring your confirmation letter and information sheet. […]
A number of attractions and wineries in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County will be open on New Year’s Day. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR 311 E. Austin St. (830) 997-8600 Open 9 AM – 5 PM EISBAHN Marktplatz (830) 997-8600 Open 10 AM – 6 PM ENCHANTED ROCK STATE NATURAL AREA 18 miles north on […]
Gästehaus Schmidt now sells wine from local vineyards and craft beer from regional breweries. You can find wine from William Chris Vineyards, Grape Creek Vineyard, Lost Draw Cellars, Lost Oak, Brennan, and McPherson wineries. Local craft beer from Altstadt Brewery and Pedernales Brewing are available as well as beer from Save the World, Real Ale, […]
Friday, September 29, is the beginning of Pumpkin Season at Vogel Orchard, 12862 E. US Hwy 290. A real pick-your-own pumpkin patch includes 9 varieties of pumpkins: Jack, Atlantic Giant, Jarrahdale, Cinderella, Fairy Tale, Baby Boo, Pie, Warty Goblin, and Porcelain Doll. Our roadside market also will have ready-picked pumpkins, pumpkin pie, blackberry and peach […]
Our office will have shorter hours on July 4th. We will be open from 10 am until 4 pm. Also, the annual 4th of July Parade begins at 10 am, and the city closes Main Street about 9:30 am. If you are checking out of July 4, you may return your keys after the parade. (You […]
Gästehaus Schmidt
231 West Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Monday – Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm
Gästehaus Schmidt offers reservation services for Texas Hill Country lodging, bed and breakfasts, and country inns. Choose from a variety of lodging options in several local towns, including Fredericksburg, Comfort, Kerrville, and Hunt, TX. All of our properties are researched and handpicked to bring you only the best accommodations
in the area.