Homepage Are you new to Mainz? Welcome! In order to give you a smooth start in your new city, we have put together this compass, which summarizes all the important points for the administrative steps on your to-do list! 5 reasons to love Mainz Its rich cultural heritage, the bright and vibrant city centre with wining and dining options as well as celebrations all year long make Mainz a great place to visit. Mainz Christmas Market The Christmas market in Mainz (Nov 25th to Dec 23rd,2022) creates a magical atmosphere with its decorated stands. A diverse program of concerts, workshops and plays guarantees Christmas feeling. Kehillot ShUM: UNESCO World Heritage! Since July 27, 2021, the ShUM-Sites of Speyer, Worms and Mainz. ShUM is architecture, religion, scholarship. ShUM is 1000 years of Jewish history! Watch the Google Arts and Culture virtual exhibition! Innovation through science Knowledge is the stuff the future is made of. And Mainz is a stronghold of knowledge, research, teaching and the application of this knowledge with a remarkable research landscape. Protection against corona infections: Measures Information on the situation in Mainz and the rules in Rhineland-Palatinate. Get informed! Service Contact City map Transport, journeys Events Accommodation Weather City authority compass (PDF, 386 KB) Mainz networked Mainz bei Facebook Mainz bei Twitter Mainz bei Pinterest YouTube RSS-Feed Newsroom