Mainz Info

Land capital Mainz is located directly on the Rhine, the gateway to Rhine-Hesse, the Rheingau and the Middle Rhine Valley. Known for Gutenberg and the art of printing, the ZDF television broadcaster and the German carnival. But it is also known for its cosmopolitan flair, tolerance and joie de vivre. Mainz has plenty to offer in many, many ways. You will enjoy Mainz!

Roman settlement, archbishopric, electors' seat, University city, Mainz Republic, imperial fortress, capital city of the Land of Rhineland Palatinate – these are some of the milestones in the rich history of a lively city, and a few examples of the flair of this metropolis on the Rhine. Whether it be the Market Square, the Old Town, the Southern Train Station or the Citadel – Mainz is worth a trip back in time, even architecturally!  

Ballet in the theatre, comedy in a small venue or do you prefer amateur art in the Unterhaus?  Or what about a tour through Mainz' history? Then visit on of our museums or the brand new Art Hall. Whether it be Roman artefacts in the museum for ancient shipping and in the Central Roman-Germanic Museum or printing art in the Gutenberg Museum.

In addition to the Taubertsbergbad pool with its sauna world, eight different sauna attractions and an experience pool, many Mainz hotels also open their wellness facilities to external visitors. Relax after a tiring congress day and let yourself be pampered.

Downtown Mainz, with a large pedestrian zone, offers everything the heart desires. Walk through the Old Town with its quaint shops. Stroll along Ludwig Street and Schiller Square and enjoy first-class fashion in an upscale ambience. Or discover the boutiques on the Brand.

Shop during the day – go out on the town in the evening. With a balanced commercial mix, there is life in downtown Mainz after the shops have closed. International cuisine or regional delicacies? Cocktails, a freshly drawn beer or a glass of wine in a comfortable wine bar in the Old Town?