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THE PERFECT TEXAS PAIRING

Austin weekend. Fredericksburg mid-week.

Fredericksburg sits in the heart of Texas Wine Country, just over an hour from both Austin and San Antonio. Pairing beautifully with the state capital and the larger hubs nearby, you can enjoy big-city energy and urban quirk, before slipping away to vineyard-covered hills and wide-open Texas skies. With British Airways operating twice-daily non-stop flights from London Heathrow to Austin six days a week, plus a daily Sunday service, escaping to the Hill Country for a mid-week trip has never been easier.

Texas Wine Country

Heart of Texas Wine Country charm. Unbeatable stargazing. Rich German heritage.

Home to over 100 unique wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms, Fredericksburg and the surrounding Gillespie County are the proud epicentre of the Texas Wine Country, which is now the fifth largest wine-producing state in the country. From family-run estates to award-winning tasting rooms, expect an unforgettable vino experience with over 30 tours,10 downtown tasting rooms and in-depth education about the world of wine, rooted in rugged beauty yet refined by centuries of cultivation.

Stargazing

Designated Dark Sky Community and home of two International Dark Sky Parks.

Fredericksburg was officially recognised as an International Dark Sky Community in 2020, reflecting its commitment to protecting its night skies through careful lighting ordinances. In April 2024, the city lay directly in the path of the Total Solar Eclipse, welcoming thousands of visitors from around the world. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is one of two International Dark-Sky Association Dark Sky Parks nearby, pairing a 425-foot pink granite dome and 360-degree views with some of the darkest skies in Texas. Plan your visit during one of the rangers hosted night-sky programmes aka star parties. Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park marks the second Dark Sky Park and offers astronomy-based programming and a community-run dark-sky monitoring station.

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Boutique Stays

Experience Ultimate Hill Country hospitality.

Get ready to be treated to the ultimate Hill Country hospitality. Fredericksburg has more than 20 hotels and 1,500 charming B&Bs, holiday rentals and guesthouses to choose from, plus a selection of locally owned inns in the area, all ready to give you a very warm Wilkommen. Watch this space as Texas’s first Waldorf Astoria and the Kimpton Fredericksburg are slated to open in 2027.