When the vines are sagging with an abundance of plump and heavy grapes this town on the Rhine presents its most charming face with innumerable wine festivals and lively culinary experiences in the traditional vineyard taverns. The highlight is the Mainz Wine Market on the last weekend of August and the first weekend of September. Later in the year, sample exquisite Rheinhessen wines in the traditional wine taverns of the picturesque old town. Explore its narrow alleyways and fancy shops that irresistibly entice you to splash out in style.
Among the oldest cities in Germany, Mainz boasts a vast 1000 year old cathedral, a perfect backdrop for the sea of lights which illuminate the yearly Christmas market during the Advent season. You won’t be able to overlook Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press – Mainz has dedicated the Gutenberg Museum - the World Museum of Printing and the Johannisfest at the end of June to its most famous son. Prepare to be overwhelmed by the heavenly blue light of St. Stephan’s Church with the Chagall Windows that are unique throughout the
world. The Shrove Monday Procession is a festival of gaiety and
the absolute highlight of the famous Mainz Carnival.
