Mainz

Mainz is a destination in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. It offers visitors a range of attractions and experiences in a distinctive setting.

By plane

From Frankfurt International Airport ( FRA   IATA ), the local train S8 towards Wiesbaden stops at Mainz Hauptbahnhof (or optionally Mainz Römisches Theater ). The train runs at least every 30 minutes daily, and takes around 30 minutes to get the Mainz. Also regional trains towards Koblenz and Saarbrücken stop in Mainz. Both options share the same local tariff, regional trains are faster and somewhat more convenient. Cologne/Bonn Airport ( CGN   IATA ) is served by a direct ICE connection and from low cost hub Frankfurt-Hahn Airport ( HHN   IATA ) there is a direct shuttle bus connection.

By train

Mainz has several train stations. The biggest and the only one in which InterCity and InterCityExpress trains stop is

Mainz Hauptbahnhof ( main station ), it is on the western edge of the city centre and works as a general hub for local traffic. Flixtrain serves the city from Berlin via Hanover and Frankfurt .

Nightjet , OBB's sleeper train , runs three times each week between Brussels and Vienna via Munich and Salzburg , Berlin and Brussels via Frankfurt, and Amsterdam and Zurich . Note that Mainz is a few hours away from these terminal statio

The town centre of Mainz is compact and walkable. Local buses connect the main districts and nearby attractions. Taxis are available from the train station.

Dom St. Martin

( Mainz Cathedral ),

Markt 10

( bus 55-57 and 62-65; stop: Höfchen/Listmann ),

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+49 6131 253412 .

M-Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 13:00-17:00 .

A 1,000-year-old Romanesque cathedral featuring a double-chancel design and numerous funerary monuments of former Prince-Electors. The interior and the associated cathedral museum house religious artworks spanning a millennium of the city's history. Public tours are held on the last Saturday of each month (registration via [email protected]).   ( updated Apr 2026 )

Stephanskirche

( Church of St. Stephan ),

Kleine Weißgasse 12 ,

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+49 6131 231640 ,

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Mar-Oct: M-Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 12:00-18:00; Nov-Feb: M-Sa 10:00-16:30, Su 12:00-16:30 .

Founded in 990 and rebuilt as a Gothic hall church between 1267 and 1340, this is the city's second most significant church and features a distinctive double-choir layout. While its Baroque interior was lost in the 19th century and the original vaults were replaced by a flat wooden ceiling after World War II , it remains notable for its large octagonal bell tower and late-Gothic cloister. Visited in part for its world-famous bl

Visitors can explore the old town on foot, hike in the surrounding countryside, and attend local festivals and cultural events throughout the year.

Local restaurants and trattorias serve regional cuisine featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. Traditional dishes reflect the local culinary heritage.

Cafes and bars in the town centre serve coffee, wine, and local beverages. Regional wines and spirits are worth sampling.

Hotels, guesthouses, and bed-and-breakfast establishments offer accommodation. Advance booking is recommended during peak season.

Local shops offer regional products, handicrafts, and everyday necessities. Markets may be held weekly in the town square.

• Berlin — Germany's capital city, reachable by regional train
• Nearby towns in Rheinland-Pfalz — explore the surrounding region