Top Mainz Outdoor Activities

Make the most of your time in Mainz with a sightseeing cruise along the Rhine River! With your ticket in hand, hop aboard any KD ship (except Rheinjet) and glide through the lush river valley. From the comfort of your seat, view riverside scenery speckled with grand castles, vineyards and natural wonders. Hop on and off all day at the many route stops from Mainz to Koblenz and Cologne to Linz with a flexible 24-hour ticket.

Revel in the beauty and history of one of Europe's great waterways with this hop-on/hop-off cruise pass on the romantic Rhine River. Admire passing scenery like legendary Loreley Rock and imposing castles while sipping a coffee or beer on deck, and customize your itinerary with 19 different stops at tiny medieval towns and bigger cities along the way. The pass is valid all day on the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine from Cologne to Linz and Koblenz to Mainz.

I learned paddling in the tourist capital of St Ives and know myself very well as Mainzer on the Rhine. I know which places are best explored from the paddleboard.

Discover Mainz in a relaxed way by electric bike! When you visit Johannes Gutenberg's home, you cannot miss a city tour. On this extraordinary bike tour you cycle alongside a real "local" through the city of the "Mainzelmännchen" and find out why the city bears this nickname. See the most beautiful sights and get a quick overview of Mainz. Cycle along the Rhine in the direction of Mainz Cathedral and St. Stephen's Church, which is best known for its blue stained glass windows, which are unique in Germany and designed by Marc Chagall. Then on to the southern outskirts of Jakobsberg, where the citadel has been guarding the old town of Mainz for more than 300 years. After a relaxed ascent with the e-bikes, you will not only be rewarded with a great view of Mainz, but also with one of the largest green areas in the city. Take a deep breath and relax! There is of course enough time for photos during the tour.

"Find the dragon!" "What is Johannes Gutenberg's real name?" Depending upon the option chosen, Children (8 - 12) or Teenagers (13 - 16), there are different sets of questions to be answered while we wander around pedestrianized squares in the old part of Mainz. At the end of each section we will talk about the answers before proceeding to the next location. At the end of the City Quiz a sweet prize will be awarded (if agreed).

Vineyards and vines as far as the eye can see. Rheinhessen is not only Germany's largest but also the oldest wine-growing region. Winegrowing has been deeply rooted in the history of the Rhineland-Palatinate capital of Mainz for centuries. The Romans already appreciated the ideal climatic conditions and started growing the first vines there very early. We ride the e-bike through the most beautiful hilly vineyards in Germany and stop at some of the most famous wineries in the region. Here you can taste the unique variety of flavors of the most popular Rhine-Hesse wines at a wine tasting in Germany's wine capital Mainz.

See a perspective on Frankfurt that few other visitors experience—and enjoy a memorable way to explore the city—on a private flight. Pick between multiple convenient flight times, make your own way to the airport, and meet your pilot. Then take the skies: you’ll soar over the city’s major landmarks, will spot highlights like the Main River and Frankenstein Castle, and will learn more from your pilot’s commentary.