Mainz district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Mainz

Mainz is a city in Mainz district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 184,997 people. Within 50 km by road there are 291 places to visit — 90 forts & heritage, 72 churches, 38 hill stations & viewpoints and 38 parks. The must-see places are Drususstein (1 km), Museum Für Antike Schifffahrt (1 km) and Sankt Ignaz (2 km).

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Mainz at a glance

Location
Mainz district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 184,997
Coordinates
49.9842° N, 8.2791° E
Places within 50 km
291 (291 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Mainz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mainz: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Mainz

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mainz. The closest is Drususstein (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mainz

72 churches within 100 km of Mainz. The closest is Sankt Ignaz (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mainz

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mainz. The closest is Neroberg (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Neroberg · viewpoint · Mainz · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Wurzel · viewpoint · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Rassel · viewpoint · Mainz · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Kanzel · viewpoint · Mainz · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Erbacher Kopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Kalte Herberge · viewpoint · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~27 km · Must-see

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Parks near Mainz

38 parks within 100 km of Mainz. The closest is Opel-Zoo (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mainz

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mainz. The closest is Botanischer Garten Der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Mainz

13 museums within 100 km of Mainz. The closest is Museum Für Antike Schifffahrt (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mainz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mainz
  2. 1 km Drususstein · heritage site, Mainz
  3. 1 km Augustinerkirche · church, Mainz
  4. 1 km Sankt Ignaz · church, Mainz
  5. 1 km Malakoff Caponier · heritage site, Mainz
  6. 1 km Museum Für Antike Schifffahrt · museum, Mainz
  7. 1 km Back to Mainz

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How to reach Mainz

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    Within 15 km of Mainz

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mainz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage9090Drususstein (1 km)
    Churches7272Sankt Ignaz (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3838Neroberg (16 km)
    Parks3838Opel-Zoo (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3030Botanischer Garten Der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (4 km)
    Museums1313Museum Für Antike Schifffahrt (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Bait ul-Ghafur Mosque (5 km)
    Other attractions33Eberbach Abbey (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Riedsee Bei Leeheim (22 km)
    Buddhist sites11Karmeliterkloster (40 km)

    Mainz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mainz?

    Drususstein (heritage site, about 1 km), Museum Für Antike Schifffahrt (museum, about 1 km), Sankt Ignaz (church, about 2 km), Malakoff Caponier (heritage site, about 2 km), Augustinerkirche (church, about 2 km), Älterer Dalberger Hof (heritage site, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mainz?

    291 places on Spotwander: 90 forts & heritage, 72 churches, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 parks, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mainz?

    Drususstein, about 1 km by road; Malakoff Caponier (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mainz?

    Sankt Ignaz, about 2 km by road; Augustinerkirche (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mainz?

    Neroberg, about 16 km by road; Hohe Wurzel (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mainz?

    Start in Mainz, visit Drususstein, then Augustinerkirche, then Sankt Ignaz, then Malakoff Caponier, then Museum Für Antike Schifffahrt, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mainz?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

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