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Mainz Travel Guide: 380 reviews and 657 photos

The cathedral

Mainz is the capital of Rheinland-Pfalz. What I like best about Mainz, is, that Mainz is in a certain way no capital, but a nice cozy town

Rhine river

It is situated on the river Rhine, just opposite to the capital of Hessen, Wiesbaden.

Carnival

carnival

Don't miss the carnival in Mainz! It is one of the capitals of carnival! There are lots of parades. Make sure to be there in carnival time! Here a fool near the carnival fountain on Schillerplatz!

Last visit to Mainz: Oct 2003
Intro Updated Oct 24, 2003
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Reviews (22)

Christmas Market Local Customs (2)

Mainz has a beautiful Christmas market. I liked it a lot! It's around the cathedral! more travel advice

Wine bar Restaurants (5)

Weinhaus zum Spiegel is another traditional restaurant/wine bar. You can find there typical dishes of the region, like... more travel advice

fountain Things to Do (6)

What a beautiful fountain! It's the Renaissance fountain on the market Square! It is the oldest Renaissance fountain in... more travel advice

Spitalgasse Off The Beaten Path (3)

I love walking through the narrow streets like Spitalgasse. more travel advice

Favorites (3)
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Warnings Or Dangers (1)
tigers in the forest

Shopping (2)
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Comments (14)

Trekki Nov 7, 2006 at 9:38 PM Report Abuse

Well, it seems that I must go there Saturday as well, haha - I love these GOOD farmers' markets and the Girlande shop ahh yes. Oh, and maybe in december again, their Christmas market sounds lovely :-)
pepples46 Jul 13, 2006 at 1:38 PM Report Abuse

hehehe Tigers in the Forest.thats new tess, got be careful wunderschoenes Mainz, has been my old stomping ground, great page., weil Du unter der Dusche warst, hab ich schnell mal in der Hstadt reingeschaut :-)
iandsmith Jan 1, 2006 at 1:02 PM Report Abuse

Interesting, supported by lovely photos.
George_Arba Sep 18, 2005 at 11:25 PM Report Abuse

Mainz is a fascinating city! I like the cathedral and the old buildings and I would visit the Gutenbergmuseum.
globetrott Apr 10, 2005 at 8:50 AM Report Abuse

an interesting page & lovely pics ! So this is the home of the famous Mainzelmännchen - no wonder, even ordinary pubs look like churches and cheese comes with Music...
Nemorino Sep 30, 2004 at 10:08 AM Report Abuse

Yes, you can see the Cathedral from just about anyplace in Mainz, and it really does look different from each different angle.
richiecdisc Nov 24, 2003 at 3:03 PM Report Abuse

Sure, you went to all the wine bars but you missed the ONE brewery in town. :S I'll have to come to West Germany sometime for the Handkaes and to make you drink beer. ;)
dr.firas Nov 18, 2003 at 11:40 PM Report Abuse

How happy I am to see Mainz again but through your pages! I remember everything, the great Square over the river Main, the great shops of Christmass, Hotel Rodos,and Dr.Mark Soibelman Dental clinic where I went to make a course! :-)))
bugalugs Oct 21, 2003 at 12:44 AM Report Abuse

I too would love walking down those narrow little streets, looking at the wonderful architecture, and the fountain is so beautiful, thanks Tessy :-)
mtncorg Oct 20, 2003 at 10:43 AM Report Abuse

Handkase mit Musik!! Great this time of year with Federweisse!! Mainz is a big City with a smaller feel to it. And surrounded by such beautiful Weinberge. Nice pictures.