What to do in Mainz

Activities, attractions and tours
Mainz

Mainz Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Mainz has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Mainz is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Mainz to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Mainz Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Mainz.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Mainz attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Altstadt Mainz

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Altstadt Mainz. You might want to make time for a stop at Mainz Cathedral or Gutenberg Museum.

Altstadt Mainz
The market place in Mainz has plenty of cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy great food or just a coffee as you people watch.

Oberstadt

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You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and spas in Oberstadt. You might want to make time for a stop at Public Park or St. Achatius.

Oberstadt

Neustadt

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You might enjoy the river views while in Neustadt. Zollhafen Mainz is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mainz Central Station Tram Stop or Mainz Hauptbahnhof West/Taubertsbergbad Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Neustadt
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Hechtsheim

Though Hechtsheim might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Public Park and Church of St. Stephan.

Hechtsheim
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Gonsenheim

When in Gonsenheim and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Mewa Arena or Zollhafen Mainz and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hugo-Eckener-Straße Tram Stop or Gonsenheim Gonsbachgärten Tram Stop.

Gonsenheim

Bretzenheim

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Bretzenheim. You might consider a stop by Mewa Arena while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Bretzenheim

Day trip destinations from Mainz