Culture on the hiking trail
The Kaiserdome in Worms and Mainz, the Katharinenkirche in Oppenheim or the Rote Hang in Nierstein are known far beyond Rheinhessen and are an absolute highlight of every hike. But the RheinTerrassenWeg lives especially from the gems and moments in the wine villages. People like to talk about their regional attractions. Let yourself drift and enjoy the culture and the stories on the RheinTerrassenWeg.
The Fastnachtsbrunnen or "Carnival Fountain" is nearly nine metres high. It was completed in 1967 and features more than 200 bronze figures depicting the spirit and myth of carnival in Mainz, with characters like Till Eulenspiegel, Father Rhine, and Hanswurst. There is of course the famous "Weck, Worscht und Woi" beloved by the people of Mainz. The fountain is located on Schillerplatz near the crossroads of Schillerstrasse and Ludwigstrasse. From the balcony of Osteiner Hof overlooking the square, the great and the good of Mainz gather…
The Mainz State Theatre in the centre of the city is a vibrant venue of artistic and societal discourse. It caters for operas, plays, and dance performances and has several stages, namely the Grosse Haus, Kleine Haus, and Studiobühne U17 located deep underground, as well as the Glashaus with an unobstructed view of the cathedral. The permanent company and the regular collaboration with a number of house directors give the theatre a distinct identity, while the versatile programme with many productions that span music, dance, and theatre…
Intended as a bold counterpoint to the cathedral, the 80 metre high dome of Christ Church rises above the ensemble of church towers in the Mainz city centre. The history of Christ Church is closely linked to the history of Protestantism in Mainz, reflecting the growing self-confidence of this minority community in the city. In 1830, the Protestant parish, numbering just some 1200 members, bought St. John's Church. One hundred years later, more than 30,000 people living in Mainz, namely almost one third of the population of the…
All year round, three times a week, the people of Mainz go to the oldest and most attractive markets in Germany to buy their food. The markets take place on the picturesque squares around Mainz Cathedral and invite locals and visitors alike to stroll and shop in the most relaxed atmosphere. The people of Mainz are known for their openness and wit, and visitors are bound to end up conversing with locals, as the market square is the perfect place to meet others. Food markets can also be found in other parts of the city. When and…
Kunsthalle Mainz is an exhibition space for contemporary art from all around the world. Its shows reflect the latest developments in art, politics, and wider social topics. The exceptional exhibitions at Kunsthalle Mainz aim at introducing the public to modern art and its main topics in order to open up a discourse and dialogue and establish Mainz as an internationally recognised centre of contemporary art. Kunsthalle Mainz is an initiator and motivator, encouraging discourse, analysis, experimentation, and dialogue. Through guided…