Old Texas Town

Tucked away in Berlin’s Spandau district, Old Texas Town isn’t your typical German experience. It’s a journey back to the American Wild West, a place where the Lone Star flag waves proudly each day. Old Texas Town sprawls across over 10,000 square meters. A palisade fence hides this incredible recreation of a frontier town, complete with a saloon, bank, church, jail, and even a printing press. The story of Old Texas Town begins in the late 19th century, when Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show swept through Europe. The show ignited a passion for all things cowboy and Indian, inspiring the creation of countless clubs. This enthusiasm eventually led to the founding of Old Texas Town in the 1950s. The town itself was painstakingly built in the early 1970s by the Cowboy Club Old Texas. Today, Old Texas Town’s residents fully embrace their Wild West alter egos. They’ve even been given ceremonial names in the town’s church. They don’t just wear cowboy hats and boots; they live the lifestyle, keeping the spirit of the Wild West alive in the heart of Berlin. Old Texas Town is more than just a collection of buildings. It’s a living, breathing community. The first Saturday of every month (excluding January and February), the town swings open its gates, welcoming visitors to step back in time. The saloon buzzes with activity, the cantina serves tequila, and the church has even hosted weddings. Those looking for a truly unique experience can rent the entire town, cowboys and cowgirls included. And if you find yourself on the wrong side of the law, remember those jail cell bars? They’re a donation from Tegel prison, a little bit of Berlin history adding to the authenticity of Old Texas Town.