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. Johannisnacht in Mainz "Johannisnacht" is one of the yearly event highlights in the calendar in remembrance of Johannes Gutenberg, the famous inventor of the printing press with moveable type (June 23nd till June 26nd, 23). Mainz Research Landscape 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. 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! ShUM storytelling App Discover the UNESCO world heritage in Speyer, Worms and Mainz with the ShUM storytelling App. In Mainz it invites you to a fascinating journey through time and space. Service City map Events Transport, journeys Contact Accommodation Weather City authority compass (PDF, 386 KB) Mainz networked Mainz bei FacebookMainz bei TwitterMainz bei InstagramMainz bei PinterestYouTubeMainz bei MastodonRSS-Feed Newsroom