Whether following in the footsteps of Gutenberg or the Romans... Whether above or below ground... Whether out in the countryside or visiting venerable monuments—a discovery tour through Mainz is especially enjoyable in the sunshine! And in between: enjoy an ice cream in one of the numerous ice cream parlors in the city center and on the banks of the Rhine!

... and visit the weekly market on the cathedral squares! Because experiencing Mainz also means tasting Mainz – and you can do that particularly well here. On Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, vendors offer their local and regional specialties for sale.

On Saturdays, the wide range of vegetables, fruit, cheese, fish, meat, bread, and delicacies is complemented by wines from Mainz vintners, which you can sample right at the market. Bon appétit—and cheers!

Without snow, but partly shaded by old trees, you can hit the slopes in Mainz in summer. Two mini golf courses await you in Volkspark and Hartenbergpark. Impress your fellow players with powerful, accurate shots. Have fun!

It looks particularly impressive in the sunshine: the imposing sandstone facade of the mighty St. Martin's Cathedral. Discover the styles of different eras and don't miss out on a visit inside the cathedral. Here, you can cool off and soak up the atmosphere of the cathedral's eventful thousand-year history.

They gurgle, rush, and bubble—around 70 fountains in Mainz invite you to take a break by the water. The Mainz Carnival Fountain on Schillerplatz is particularly cheerful and striking. Over 200 figures from carnival and mythology cavort on the almost nine-meter-high bronze tower. Since 1967, it has stood as a symbol of Mainz's typical joie de vivre – and passes this on to its visitors, especially on warm days: with refreshing splashes!

36 degrees and getting hotter... Are the fountains no longer enough to refresh you? Then hurry to the outdoor pool! At the Taubertsbergbad above the train station or in the Mainz-Mombach district, you can jump into the cool water and then let the sun dry you off on the sunbathing lawns. You can also take a dip on the other side, at the nearby Maaraue outdoor pool—with a panoramic view of Mainz and the Rhine!

Not far from Mainz Central Station, a wide variety of plants awaits you: with around 8,500 species from almost every region of the world, the Botanical Garden of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is a living plant museum. Explore it on your own or take part in one of the guided tours.

The sun is beating down, but you still have energy? Then climb the path up Jakobsberg—the view will reward you! Let your gaze wander over Mainz's old town and take a look around up here too: Mainz Citadel has dominated the cityscape for 300 years. The Kommandatenbau building, with the figure of St. James watching over its gable, is particularly worth seeing. If you have time, stay there for a while and walk around the regular layout of the baroque fortress with its four bastions. From here, you can also explore Roman relics: the Drusus Stone and the Roman theater.

Are the refreshing splashes of water from the fountains or a dip in the outdoor pool not enough for you? Would you like more? Are you seeking a Rhine experience? Then head to the river! The riverbank is the longest local recreation area, where you can relax wonderfully. Of course, numerous shipping companies and boating schools also offer their services: from leisurely excursions to stand-up paddleboarding and jet skiing.

The beautiful beer gardens in Mainz offer the perfect opportunity to do so. Nature lovers will find a cozy green spot in the parks in the city center and in Gonsenheim. You can sample local products and creations at the "Eulchen Schlossbiergarten," the start-up beer garden featuring start-ups from Mainz. Mainz Beach is the place to be for action, because here you can enjoy refreshing cold drinks and snacks as well as sporting activities: How about a round of beach volleyball at sunset?