The Kuenemann House Inn Bed and Breakfast is a historic estate built in 1847, the year following the settlement of Fredericksburg in Texas' Hill Country. The initial half-timbered structure utilized the earliest European building technique, while the beautiful Victorian additions, including the gingerbread porches and the tin ornamentation, were constructed in the 1880's.

This transition in the appearance of the house mirrors the frontier beginning and the affluent climax of the Heinrich Kuenemann saga. The Kuenemann House has received the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark designation from the Texas Historical Commission and has been honored with a preservation award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The Kuenemann House Inn, beautifully appointed with antiques and German lace, boasts an inviting parlor, dining room, and spacious kitchen that are reflections of an elegant but simpler time. The original decor has been restored, including Victorian ceiling paper. All of the woodwork has been returned to its rich mahogany finish. The large, early Texas kitchen projects a family-oriented aura with a traditional large round table; a favorite gathering place. The historic estate has a widely acclaimed archive/museum in a separate building.

You may choose from three beautifully appointed rooms during your stay at the Kuenemann House Inn. Each lodging accommodation ensures your comfort with a private bath, fresh flowers, television, and coffee serving amenities. TheHeinrich Suite consists of a bedroom and parlor, both boasting restored mahogany stained woodwork. The bedroom features a queen-sized bed with an antique dresser and wardrobe in a blue decor highlighted by European lace curtains, while the elegant parlor with a large armoire contains a television and wet bar as well as a refrigerator.

The second-floor Freidrich Suite also provides a bedroom and parlor. An antique queen-sized bed and antique wardrobe and dresser with shades of beige and green are included in this suite. Traditional Victorian, the parlor provides a large armoire containing the wet bar, refrigerator, and television. The Anna Catherine Room is furnished with a queen-sized bed, wardrobe, dresser, and television and also features coffee service. The bed and bath are richly embellished with restored mahogany stained woodwork and a decor of rose and lavender shades.

Enjoy leisurely breakfasts on the veranda overlooking the fountain and spacious lawn. A full breakfast may offer such delights as mixed fruit compote, eggs benedict, quiche, strawberry and peach shortcakes, and various breads. Each afternoon, wine is offered to guests in a variety of gracious settings.

This Victorian estate, one of the most distinguished homes of its era in central Texas, features the main house, garden cottage, and remodeled barn. Massive elm trees lie behind a tall hedge and shade the lawns and gardens with a quiet ambiance. The murmur of the fountain adds its tranquil note to the adjacent veranda. The vine-covered arbor is a restful, shaded haven within the expansive lawns.

The Kuenemann House Inn, nestled in the quiet neighborhood above Barrons Creek, is only a five-minute walk from the town's restaurants, museums, and shops. An eighteen-hole golf course, tennis, and hiking are all offered in the area as well. History buffs won't want to miss the LBJ Ranch and boyhood home of Lyndon B. Johnson or the Nimitz museum. The Old World architecture of Fredericksburg adds to the atmosphere of this wonderful German town. Antiquing and old German festivals such as Octoberfest are famous attractions, along with five weekends of horse racing.