Travel Mainz Itinerary:2 days Must-do list in Mainz

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Day 1 | Morning

Gutenberg Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sat,9:00am-5:00pm;Open on Sun,11:00am-5:00pm;Closed on Mon

Ticket Price: 5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Liebfrauenplatz 5, 55116

The Gutenberg Museum is on Liebfrauenplatz in Mainz. Gutenberg is the inventor of Western movable type printing. Gutenberg's printing press is a grape juicer that presses the paper and the type board together. It takes a lot of force to press in place. There are Asian displays related to printing, and it is said that most of them are Korean.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Mainz Cathedral nearby is the top choice before you leave Gutenberg Museum and hit the road.

Mainz Cathedral

Opening Hours: Closed on Mon;Open on Tue-Fri,10:00am-5:00pm;Open on Sat-Sun,10:00am-6:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Markt 10, 55116 Mainz, Germany

Mainz Cathedral is one of the most beautiful and atmospheric romantic cathedrals in the middle reaches of the Rhine. It records the history and the splendor of the Archbishop of Mainz. The Archbishop's Memorial Tombstone and the Church Museum have collected many precious works of art. There is a market outside the church. It is a pleasant thing to have breakfast at the market with the locals, all kinds of sausages, bread, and coffee.

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Trip.com User: the building itself is gigantic, well preserved. the whole area is lovely and the Johannes Gutenberg's museum is across the street

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Hyatt Regency Mainz in advance, because all the tourists head to Mainz Cathedral love staying at it.

Hyatt Regency Mainz

This design hotel in central Mainz offers elegant rooms and free use of the spa area with indoor pool. It overlooks the River Rhine, 500 metres from Mainz R?misches Theater Train Station.The Hyatt Regency Mainz is combined with Fort Malakoff, a 19th century castle. All rooms have a spacious bathroom, large desk, tea and coffee-making facilities and bathrobes. Some enjoy views of the Rhine.The Club Olympus Fitness Centre features a sauna, steam room, hot tub, solarium and gym. A range of massages and spa treatments are available here.Gourmet cuisine is served in the Bellpepper restaurant. Guests can enjoy cocktails in the M-Lounge. The Malakoff Garden and Rheint?chter Terrasse are open during the summer months.Free Wi-Fi is available in all parts of the Hyatt Regency Mainz.

Day 2 | Morning

Church of St. Stephan

Opening Hours: Open on Thu-Sat,12:00am-4:00pm;Open on Sun,12:00am-2:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Kleine Weißgasse 12, 55116 Mainz

St. Stefan's Church is famous for its collection of works by the artist Marc Chagall, who created a brilliant work in his twilight years - 9 brilliant stained glass windows. This work gives the Church of St. Stefan a mystique, producing a medieval texture that expresses the reconciliation of Judaism and Christianity.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Church of St. Stephan, Bingen next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Bingen

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Bingen

The town of Bingen is located on the banks of the Rhine River. It is a small town with a beautiful environment and pleasant scenery. Visitors can come here to experience the traditional German rural life.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Bingen, Osteiner Hof by The Apartment Suite nearby is the best place to stay.

Osteiner Hof by The Apartment Suite

Located in Mainz, Osteiner Hof by The Apartment Suite is 200 metres from Mainz Cathedral of St. Martin. Frankfurter Hof Mainz is 400 metres away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All units include a cable flat-screen TV. There is a seating and/or dining area in some units. There is also a kitchen, fitted with an oven and toaster. A fridge and coffee machine are also offered. Each unit is fitted with a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries. Bed linen is provided. The suites offer views of Schiller square and the fountain. The property also offers grocery delivery. Taberna Archaeologica is 500 metres from Osteiner Hof by The Apartment Suite, while Mainz Citadel is 600 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Frankfurt, 22 km from Osteiner Hof by The Apartment Suite.

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