Altstadt Mainz Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Mainz Cathedral
Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.
Gutenberg Museum
In the heart of Mainz’s Old Town, trace the history of bookmaking and discover how the city served as the birthplace of modern printing.
Augustinerstrasse
Stroll through Mainz’s Old Town along this pedestrianized street, lined with shopping boutiques and a remarkably preserved assortment of colorful historic buildings.
Kirschgarten
Discover Mainz at its most charming in this romantic square, bordered by historic half-timbered homes and anchored by a bubbling Baroque-style fountain.
Marktbrunnen
You can find out about the history of Mainz City Center with a trip to Marktbrunnen. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Naturhistorisches Museum
Walk among mammoths, saber-toothed cats and other relics of the ancient world at the largest museum of natural history in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Things to do
Self Guided Secrets of Mainz Exploration Game
Mainz: Self-Guided The Syndicate City Escape Game
Mainz: Jewish Mainz Self-Guided Walk from Old to New Town
Mainz: Romantic Old Town Self-guided Discovery Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Mainz
Neustadt
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.
Oberstadt
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and spas in Oberstadt. You might want to make time for a stop at Public Park or St. Achatius.
Hartenberg-Münchfeld
If you're spending time in Hartenberg-Münchfeld, you might enjoy its restaurants and historical sites. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Zollhafen Mainz or Church of St. Stephan.
Weisenau
Travellers like the restaurants in Weisenau, and Public Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bretzenheim
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Bretzenheim. You might consider stopping by Opel Arena while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Hechtsheim
Though Hechtsheim may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Public Park and Church of St. Stephan.