Located in the heart of the Rhine wine region, Mainz has been an important cultural center for thousands of years. Every winter, the city transforms itself into a cozy winter wonderland with one of Germany’s prettiest Christmas markets. The 10th-century Cathedral of St. Martin becomes a dramatic backdrop for vendors selling handmade crafts, as well as candied almonds, chestnuts and mulled wine. Smaller WinterZeit markets dot the city, and concerts and traditional stage productions of fairy tales play regularly during the yuletide season.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Mainz Walking Tour & Gutenberg Museum
Take a guided tour of a city that boasts more than 2,000 years of history.
Mainz Christmas Market On Your Own
Enjoy free time to discover the enchanting ambiance of Mainz’s Christmas market at your leisure.
Jewish Mainz & Chagall Windows
Discover Mainz and view the stunning Chagall stained-glass windows that adorn St. Stephen's Church.
Wine & Nature of Schloss Vollrads
Visit one of Germany’s oldest winemakers and enjoy a tasting of the estate’s leading Rieslings.
Videos
German Language Lesson
Learn a few useful German words and phrases with Rebecca, your Viking tutor. Prost!
Cooking with Karine: Bratwurst
Taste a variety of German delicacies with Karine in Nuremberg’s medieval district, and learn some of the best side dishes to go with them, perhaps paired with a local brew.
