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Mainz
On the banks of the Rhine and Main rivers lies Mainz, the charming capital of the Rhineland-Palatinate region—a city seemingly captured in time. With Roman origins, a deeply rooted wine-making tradition, and a grand history, it offers quiet charm to its visitors. Here, half-timbered houses line paved streets, church bells echo across market squares, and tradition gets woven effortlessly into daily life.
Get your bearings
Mainz lies just west of Frankfurt. It’s easy to reach, yet somehow feels suspended in time, filled with a distinct and authentic atmosphere. The city is compact and easy to navigate, with most paths eventually leading to the magnificent, thousand-year-old Mainz Cathedral (Dom St. Martin), built from warm red sandstone. From there, paved streets wind toward market squares and the riverside promenade. All around, traditional Altstadt taverns serve hearty regional dishes and the region’s celebrated local wines.
Don’t miss
Start with the Mainz Cathedral. Towering and solemn, it has stood through centuries of change. Step inside to feel the weight of history held in its cool stone and quiet chapels. Nearby, the Gutenberg Museum honours the Mainz-born inventor of the printing press. On display are two original Gutenberg Bibles—nearly 500 years old and remarkably preserved. The meticulously restored Old Town is the ideal place to experience Mainz’s medieval legacy with all your senses. This part of the city truly looks like a postcard.
While you’re there
With celebrations that span much of the year, Mainz is Germany’s carnival capital. If you visit in spring, don’t miss Fassenacht—a fantastic mix of costume balls, parades, and day-long street parties that fill the city with joy. Mainz is also at the heart of Germany’s largest wine-growing region. Stretching over 26,500 hectares, the vineyards of Rheinhessen produce some of the country’s finest Riesling and Silvaner. For a fresh perspective, take the ferry across the Rhine. The view back is quieter, a little less polished, and all the more personal.
And before you leave, try the local trio: Weck, Worscht un Woi—a bread roll, a hearty sausage, and a glass of regional wine. A tradition that’s as modest as it is beloved.
On the banks of the Rhine and Main rivers lies Mainz, the charming capital of the Rhineland-Palatinate region—a city seemingly captured in time. With Roman origins, a deeply rooted wine-making tradition, and a grand history, it offers quiet charm to its visitors. Here, half-timbered houses line paved streets, church bells echo across market squares, and tradition gets woven effortlessly into daily life.
Get your bearings
Mainz lies just west of Frankfurt. It’s easy to reach, yet somehow feels suspended in time, filled with a distinct and authentic atmosphere. The city is compact and easy to navigate, with most paths eventually leading to the magnificent, thousand-year-old Mainz Cathedral (Dom St. Martin), built from warm red sandstone. From there, paved streets wind toward market squares and the riverside promenade. All around, traditional Altstadt taverns serve hearty regional dishes and the region’s celebrated local wines.
Don’t miss
Start with the Mainz Cathedral. Towering and solemn, it has stood through centuries of change. Step inside to feel the weight of history held in its cool stone and quiet chapels. Nearby, the Gutenberg Museum honours the Mainz-born inventor of the printing press. On display are two original Gutenberg Bibles—nearly 500 years old and remarkably preserved. The meticulously restored Old Town is the ideal place to experience Mainz’s medieval legacy with all your senses. This part of the city truly looks like a postcard.
While you’re there
With celebrations that span much of the year, Mainz is Germany’s carnival capital. If you visit in spring, don’t miss Fassenacht—a fantastic mix of costume balls, parades, and day-long street parties that fill the city with joy. Mainz is also at the heart of Germany’s largest wine-growing region. Stretching over 26,500 hectares, the vineyards of Rheinhessen produce some of the country’s finest Riesling and Silvaner. For a fresh perspective, take the ferry across the Rhine. The view back is quieter, a little less polished, and all the more personal.
And before you leave, try the local trio: Weck, Worscht un Woi—a bread roll, a hearty sausage, and a glass of regional wine. A tradition that’s as modest as it is beloved.