tours and accommodation packages

T O U R S A N D A CCO M M O D AT I O N PA C K A G E S
Independent
travellers
2015
mainzcardplus:
discovery card € 9.95 for 48 hrs.*
… a free guided tour
of the city
… free admission to the
museums in Mainz
… free bus, tram and rail travel
in Mainz and Wiesbaden
… 20 per cent discount on
tickets for the Köln-Düsseldorfer pleasure boats
* More information at:
www.mainz-tourismus.com
… 10 per cent discount on
tickets for the State Theatre
May be subject to change.
Welcome to Mainz
We are delighted that you are coming to Mainz and hope you enjoy visiting the
city’s many cultural and historical attractions. But as well as being known for its
culture and history, Mainz is also the wine capital of Germany.
Mainz is a place where you can enjoy good wine, good food and great sightseeing.
Visit our charming old quarter, see the mighty thousand-year-old cathedral, marvel
at the famous windows by Marc Chagall at St. Stephen’s Church, or delve into the
city’s Roman and Jewish history. To ensure you make the most of your time in Mainz,
we have put together a wide range of tours and packages and will gladly help you
plan your stay.
While you’re here, why not take a trip to the vineyards of Rheinhessen, Germany’s
largest winegrowing region?
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City map: City of Mainz Buildings Authority
Contents
Sightseeing in Mainz 1
Exhibitions, events and projects
for the 2015 reformation theme 3
Savoir-vivre in Mainz –
City Tours for independent travellers 4
Wine experiences in
Mainz and Rheinhessen 5
Tourist Service Center 8
Your hotels in Mainz 9
Accommodation packagesg 10
General Terms and Conditions 14
City centre map 15
SIGHTSEEING IN MAINZ | INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 2015
Sightseeing
in Mainz
Visit Mainz, the beautiful city on the Rhine. The regional capital of Rhineland-Palatinate
offers a wealth of history and culture, fine food and fantastic wines.
Mainz Cathedral (St. Martin)
Sitting in splendour on the market square is Mainz Cathedral, which was originally built
in 975 under Archbishop Willigis. The cathedral has suffered fire and devastation many
times over the centuries and has undergone many restorations. The most notable features
include the tombs of the archbishops, the Romanesque Chapel of St. Gotthard and the
late-Gothic cloister. The chapter buildings and cloister are now home to the Cathedral and
Diocesan Museum, whose art treasures span two thousand years of church history in Mainz.
Gutenberg Museum
Four thousand years of writing history from around the world are explored at the
Gutenberg Museum. A pivotal figure in this history was Johannes Gutenberg from
Mainz who, 550 years ago, invented a method of printing using cast-metal type
and the printing press. Among the museum’s greatest treasures are two original
Gutenberg Bibles from the mid-15th century. The reconstructed Gutenberg workshop
is another highlight.
Roman Mainz – Mogontiacum
Mogontiacum was a place of great importance in Ancient Rome. Mainz quickly
developed into a military (and later civilian) centre for the region. On many occasions,
Mainz was chosen by emperors as the headquarters for their military campaigns.
In the year 2000, the remains of a temple dedicated to the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis
and the oriental deity Magna Mater were discovered in Mainz. The temple, thought to have
been in use until around 300 – 400 AD, is one of a number of Roman ruins and museums
(such as the Roman Seafaring Museum) that fascinate countless visitors every year.
Old quarter
Tranquil squares, lovingly restored half-timbered buildings and magnificent baroque
churches give the old quarter its charming character. Behind rococo facades and in
fine baroque townhouses you’ll discover elegant boutiques, cafés and wine taverns.
There is always something going on in the rambling lanes of the old quarter. By day,
the pretty shops and stores buzz with activity, and by night, locals and visitors enjoy
strolling through the narrow streets, stopping off at one or two of the wine taverns.
There are many to choose from and all offer a cosy and convivial atmosphere.
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St. Stephen’s Church – Chagall windows
With 200,000 visitors a year, St. Stephen’s Church is a major attraction in Mainz. Tourists
from all corners of the globe make the trip up Stephansberg hill to see the luminous blue
stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall (1887 – 1985). The exquisite windows were created
by the Jewish artist from 1978 onwards as a symbol of Jewish-Christian solidarity.
Magenza – Jewish Mainz
Mainz is a leading centre for the Jewish faith in Germany. It is one of the three German cities
known collectively as SchUM and is among the oldest Jewish communities in central Europe.
A thousand eventful years of Jewish history have left behind cultural and architectural legacies in ‘Magenza’: the old Jewish Judensand cemetery, for example, is one of the oldest burial
sites in Europe. The new synagogue, built in 2010 on the site where the main synagogue
once stood, provides an architectural contrast to this.
Mainz State Museum
The origins of the State Museum can partly be traced back to a donation made by
Napoleon in 1803, making this one of the oldest museums in Germany. It is home
to the most important art collection in Rhineland-Palatinate. As well as Roman stone
monuments and prehistoric and early historic artefacts from the Middle Rhine, the
museum’s holdings include paintings, sculptures and arts and crafts from the Middle
Ages to the present day.
Kunsthalle art gallery
The Kunsthalle art gallery at Mainz’s former customs port is a contemporary art venue
that mounted its first exhibition in 2008. Positions reflecting the modern art scene are
presented in installations, solo exhibitions and group exhibitions on specific themes.
Exhibitions, events and projects for the 2015 reformation theme | INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 2015
Turbulent times,
then and now
The period that culminated in 1517 with the age of the Reformation is not as distant from our own times as we might think. More topical than ever before are the issues of war and peace, of money and the economy, and of heaven and hell that occupied the minds of
people in the Early Modern Age. In 2015, in the run-up to the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Mainz’s Gutenberg Museum, State
Museum, Cathedral Museum and Protestant Church are marking these turbulent times with a series of exhibitions. The RhinelandPalatinate contribution to the Luther decade is thereby establishing a link between the age of the Reformation and the changes we are
seeing in society today.
On the 8th day God created the cloud
The Reformation as a media event in words and pictures
Luther, his followers and his adversaries all exploited the opportunities presented
by the media of their day. Book-printing had made knowledge accessible for everyone – a precursor to today’s cloud. The Reformation is presented here as a media
event. Three themed exhibitions trace biblical images of nudity and fashion, friend
and foe, angels and devils, their portrayal and their moral positioning right up to
the present day.
Reformation exhibitions
May 2015 – February 2016 in the Gutenberg Museum
www.gutenberg-museum.de
Knight! Death! Devil?
Franz von Sickingen and the Reformation
Franz von Sickingen waged wars as a rebel knight but also championed humanism
and the ideas of the Reformation. This fascinating historical character is the focus of an
exhibition that features numerous high-calibre loan items.
21 May – 25 October 2015 at Mainz State Museum
www.landesmuseum-mainz.de
A cry for justice
Life along the Middle Rhine on the eve of the Reformation
This exhibition chronicles the hopes and fears of pre-Reformation times. The
expectation that the Apocalypse was nearing, people’s economic awakening and
their cry for social justice are reflected in a series of everyday objects, documents
and works of art from the time around 1500.
September 2015 – January 2016 in the Cathedral and Diocesan Museum
www.dommuseum-mainz.de
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INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 2015 | SAVOIR-VIVRE IN MAINZ – CITY TOURS FOR INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS
City of
savoir-vivre
Our guided sightseeing tours are ideal for newcomers to Mainz or those who want to get to know the city better. See Mainz from different
perspectives. Lose yourself in the art, culture and history of the city and experience the charm of a bygone age. The tours take place on a
regular basis and you can simply turn up on the day.
The golden city of Mainz and its many attractions
A tour of Mainz’s history, from its beginnings to the present day: Roman Mainz, the
cathedral, the old quarter and the modern
city centre. Discover the sights of Mainz!
Dates
From May to October Every Saturday at 2pm
Meeting
point
Tourist Service Center,
Brückenturm tower at the town hall
Price
€ 7.00 per person*
Language
German and English
Segway tour
Glide along the banks of the Rhine to the
picturesque squares and alleyways of the
old quarter. Even long-term residents of
the city can make unexpected discoveries
along these hidden routes. But for those
visiting Mainz for the first time, a Segway
tour is doubly fascinating.
Includes
 Collision cover with € 250 excess
 Audio guide with live commentary
on all places of interest
 Induction, Segway training and free
photo service
Duration
Price per person
€ 64.80
2 hours
Offer applies on all weekdays to
standard tours, dates/times by
arrangement
WINE EXPERIENCES IN MAINZ AND RHEINHESSEN | INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 2015
Tours for
connoisseurs
Mainz, the capital of Rhineland Palatinate, and Rheinhessen, Germany’s largest
wine region, have been a member of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWC)
since 2008.
This affiliation of the most famous and exclusive wine regions in the world features
another nine cities in addition to Mainz, including Bordeaux, San Francisco and
Cape Town. With us, you can enjoy fine dining and sample superb regional wines
that have won international acclaim.
Wine experience at Hofgut Laubenheimer Höhe
The Hofgut Laubenheimer Höhe wine
estate is set amid picturesque vineyards,
high above the rooftops of Mainz and
Rheinhessen. Take in the stunning views as
you enjoy a wine tasting and discover the
delights of the new vineyard restaurant.
 Great Wine Capitals wine tasting – three
glass wine tasting (your choice of red or
white wines), complemented by a threecourse meal prepared by the head chef,
incl. water and coffee.
Tip: Start out from the Hofgut Lauben­
heimer Höhe winery and explore the new
RheinTerrassenWeg hiking trail - a wellsign-posted route through the vineyards
from Mainz to Worms.
Duration
Price per person
Great Wine Capitals wine tasting
Approx. 1 hour
€ 50.00
Minimum group size: 5
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INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 2015 | WINE EXPERIENCES IN MAINZ AND RHEINHESSEN
Booking hotline
+ 49 (0) 6131 242 827/ tourist@mainzplus.com888
www.mainz-tourismus.
com
Regional wine-themed menu at the Wilhelmi wine tavern
The Wilhelmi, one of the oldest wine
taverns in Mainz, is located in a historical
building at the heart of the city, not far
from the banks of the Rhine. Enjoy typical
Mainz specialities complemented by
Rheinhessen wines.
Includes
 Three-course meal
 Matching wines
 One bottle of water
Price per person
€ 45.00
Reservations requested; special dietary requirements can
be catered for on request; shuttle from your chosen hotel
to the Wilhelmi wine tavern can be arranged on request.
Gala dinner with wine at the Kupferberg Terrasse restaurant
In Mainz, the name Kupferberg is synony­
mous with tradition and elegance. The
Kupferberg Terrasse restaurant continues
this tradition by offering exquisite cuisine
in the elegant, historical setting if the
former sekt winery.
Includes
 Three-course meal
 Matching wines
 One bottle of water
Price per person
€ 56.00
Reservations requested; special dietary requirements
can be catered for on request; shuttle from your chosen
hotel to the Kupferberg Terrasse restaurant can also be
arranged on request.
Cheese and wine tasting
In a modern vinothek in the old quarter of
Mainz, you’ll enjoy a three-glass wine tasting complemented by the traditional Mainz
cheeses handkäs and spundekäs. Bread,
pretzels and water are also served.
Duration
approx. 1 hour
Price per person
€ 12.90
Three-glass wine tasting
 All prices include VAT
 Prices will be adjusted to reflect changes in VAT rates
INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 2015
Great ways to experience Mainz
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INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 2015 | Tourist Service Center
T o u r i st S e r v i c e C e n t e r
The Tourist Service Center is in the centre of Mainz between
Rheingoldhalle and the Am Brand shopping centre. It offers
comprehensive information not just for tourists and visitors
but for Mainz residents as well.
Our services include:
■ Wide range of souvenirs (see below)
■Expert advice and tips for days out
■ Hotel room booking
■ City tours
■ Package deals for independent travellers and groups
■ Ticket sales
■ Brochures, leaflets etc.
www.mainz-tourismus.com
Tel.: +49 (0)6131 242 888
Just some of the souvenirs available:
■
Mainz-themed mugs and stickers
and a large selection of Mainz bags,
umbrellas, magnets and postcards
■ A wide selection of souvenirs related
to the Mainzelmännchen characters
from Mainz-based TV station ZDF
■ Mainz football club merchandise
■ Items relating to Gutenberg and the
printing press
■ C
Ds about Rheinhessen and the
Mainz Carnival
■ Roman-themed pens, erasers and magnets
■ R
egional produce such as wines,
liqueurs and schnapps
■ P
ublications for walkers and cyclists,
books on the history of Mainz,
novels with a local association
■Special items at carnival time and at
Christmas
YOUR HOTELS IN MAINZ | INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 2015
Your hotels
in Mainz
Whether you’re looking for luxury, first class, superior or standard accommodation, there is a hotel in Mainz for you. Mainz is
a compact city that is easy to get around and all hotels are centrally located. Treat yourself and enjoy Mainz by day and by night.
Luxury
Location
Hyatt Regency Mainz
City centre, old quarter
First Class
Location
Hilton Mainz
City centre, old quarter
Hilton Mainz City
City centre, old quarter
Novotel Mainz ****S
City centre
Favorite Parkhotel ****S
Mainz-Oberstadt, municipal park
Atrium Hotel Mainz ****S
Mainz-Finthen
InterCityHotel Mainz ****
City centre, main train station
Superior
Location
City-Hotel Neubrunnenhof
City centre
Hotel Mainzer Hof ***
City centre
Hotel Hammer ***S
City centre, main train station
advena Europa Hotel ***S
City centre, main train station
GuestHouse
City centre, main train station
Park Inn
Mainz-Bretzenheim, ZDF
Best Western Mainz
Mainz-Hartenberg, SWR
Hotel am Lerchenberg
Mainz-Lerchenberg
Hotel INNdependence ***
Mainz-Oberstadt
Günnewig Bristol Hotel ***S
Mainz-Weisenau
Standard
Location
Hotel Ibis **S
City centre, old quarter
Hotel Königshof
City centre, main train station
Hotel Stiftswingert
Mainz-Oberstadt
Hotel Am Hechenberg **S
Mainz-Hechtsheim
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INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 2015 | ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES
Quintessential
Mainz
Enjoy yourself and leave the planning to us! We have put together a fantastic range of packages that
combine accommodation and the best Mainz attractions. So sit back and let us organise your stay.
Savoir-vivre on the Rhine
A friendly, convivial atmosphere is
characteristic of Mainz, a charming city
on the Rhine that looks back on a long
and colourful history. Get to know the
many facets of the city.
Includes
 One night in a hotel of the chosen
category incl. breakfast
 ”Mainz platter” in a traditional
wine tavern
 mainzcardplus (free travel on all local
public transport, free admission to
Mainz museums, a free guided tour
(‘The golden city of Mainz and its many
attractions’)
 10 per cent discount on all souvenirs
from the Tourist Service Center in Mainz
Category
Price per person
(dbl. room) from Price per person
(sgl. room) from
Luxury
€ 109,-
€ 156,-
First Class
€ 90,-
€ 129,-
Superior
€ 81,-
€ 106,-
Standard
€ 78,-
€ 99,-
Bookable all year round, extra night on request
On the trail of Gutenberg
Johannes Gutenberg is Mainz’s most
famous son. He invented the printing press
with moveable type, laying the foundations
for modern media communication. Come
to Mainz, learn the fascinating history surrounding the ‘Man of the Millennium’ and
discover more about this city on the Rhine.
Includes
 Two nights in a hotel of the chosen
category incl. breakfast
 Exclusive guided tour ‘From Henne
Gensfleisch to Johannes Gutenberg, the
Man of the Millennium’.
 Admission to the Gutenberg Museum
 Three-course meal in a traditional wine
tavern
The following applies for all package tours:
 Packages are subject to availability
 Extra night on request
 mainzcardplus (free travel on all local
public transport, free admission to
Mainz museums, a free guided tour
(‘The golden city of Mainz and its many
attractions’)
 10 per cent discount on all souvenirs
from the Tourist Service Center in Mainz
Category
Price per person
(dbl. room) from Price per person
(sgl. room) from
Luxury
€ 275,-
€ 409,-
First Class
€ 245,-
€ 369,-
Superior
€ 225,-
€ 319,-
Standard
€ 215,-
€ 309,-
Arrival any day, extra night on request
(subject to availability)
 The prices quoted do not apply during trade fairs
 Prices will be adjusted to reflect changes in VAT rates
 All prices include VAT
Booking a package entitle
you to a 10 per cent dis s
count
on all souvenirs from the
Tourist Service Center.
ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES | INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 2015
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Booking hotline
+ 49 (0) 6131 242 828 /
tourist@mainzplus.com 888
www.mainz-tourismus.
com
Rhine Terraces walking package
A chance to walk from Mainz to Worms on
the well-signposted RheinTerrassenWeg
hiking trail. In Mainz, your departure point,
you’ll stay overnight in a first-class hotel
that’s located right by the footpath. A
packed lunch is provided for when you get
hungry en route. We’ll happily organise a
transfer to take you from your destination
for the day to your hotel, where you can
relax and rest your weary limbs in the spa.
 Three-glass wine tasting at the Hofgut
Laubenheimer Höhe wine estate
followed by a regional three-course
meal, incl. transfers
 Packed lunch
 Use of swimming pool and saunas
Category
Price per person
(dbl. room) from Price per person
(sgl. room) from
First Class
€ 199,-
€ 234,-
Arrival on Friday, bookable subject to availability; not available during trade fairs. Extra night on request
Includes
 Welcome drink on arrival
 T
wo nights in a first-class hotel incl.
breakfast
Mainz Carnival
A wonderful opportunity to experience
the famous Mainz carnival, dance in the
streets for three days and celebrate the
‘fifth season of the year’ with jesters and
revellers. Be there as Mainz goes carnival
crazy! A visit to the famous Rose Monday
parade rounds off your weekend of fun
and frivolity.
Includes
 Two nights in a hotel of the chosen
category incl. breakfast
 Grandstand ticket for the children’s
parade and ‘recruits’ parade’ on
the Saturday
 Grandstand ticket for the parade
of the carnival guard on the Sunday
 Grandstand ticket for the
Rose Monday parade
 10 per cent discount on all souvenirs
from the Tourist Service Center in Mainz
Category
Price per person
(dbl. room) from Price per person
(sgl. room) from
Luxury
€ 199,-
€ 299,-
First Class
€ 179,-
€ 249,-
Superior
€ 159,-
€ 199,-
Standard
€ 145,-
€ 189,-
Dates: 14 - 16 Feb 2015, extra night on request
Tickets for the carnival revues available on request
Wining, dining and ‘Wurst’ in Mainz
The Mainz speciality ‘Weck, Worscht und
Woi’ translates as bread, sausage and
wine. With this package you get to enjoy it
against the backdrop of the cathedral, at
one of Germany’s loveliest markets. Travel
free of charge with your mainzcardplus to
a local winery where you enjoy a five-glass
wine tasting. You can then look forward to a
three-course meal at one of Mainz’s oldest
wine taverns in the evening. On Saturday
you join a guided tour of the city.
Includes
 Two nights in a hotel of the chosen
category incl. breakfast
 German-style sausage breakfast at
Mainz market
 Three-glass wine tasting at a winery
 Three-course meal at a traditional
wine tavern in Mainz
 mainzcardplus (free travel on all local
public transport, free admission to
Mainz museums, a free guided tour
(‘The golden city of Mainz and its
many attractions’)
 10 per cent discount on all souvenirs
from the Tourist Service Center in Mainz
Category
Price per person
(dbl. room) from Price per person
(sgl. room) from
Luxury
€ 221,-
€ 319,-
First Class
€ 201,-
€ 282,-
Superior
€ 171,-
€ 222,-
Standard
€ 161,-
€ 211,-
Bookable on weekends from April to October,
extra night on request
The following applies for all package tours:
 Packages are subject to availability
 Extra night on request
 The prices quoted do not apply during trade fairs
 Prices will be adjusted to reflect changes in VAT rates
 All prices include VAT
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INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 2015 | ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES
Booking a package entitle
you to a 10 per cent dis s
count
on all souvenirs from the
Tourist Service Center.
The wine capital of Germany
Mainz wine tour
Visit vineyards, meet the vintners, taste the
wine and enjoy an exquisite meal at a wonderful restaurant – these are the highlights
of the Mainz wine tour. A packed lunch
filled with typical Mainz snacks is provided
for the trip. Travel with your mainzcardplus
to Mainz-Hechtsheim where you’ll set off
on a leisurely tour of the wineries, sampling
various wines at the places where they
were made. An exclusive three-course meal
is laid on in the evening, and on Saturday
you join a guided tour of the city.
 three-glass wine tastings at
Mainz vineyards
 Three-course meal at a lovely
restaurant in the city
 mainzcardplus (free travel on all local
public transport, free admission to
Mainz museums, a free guided tour
(‘The golden city of Mainz and its
many attractions’)
 10 per cent discount on all souvenirs
from the Tourist Service Center in Mainz
Category
Includes
 Two nights in a hotel of the chosen
category incl. breakfast
 German-style sausage breakfast
at the market
 Packed lunch incl. Mainz specialities
Price per person
(dbl. room) from Price per person
(sgl. room) from
Luxury
€ 239,-
€ 339,-
First Class
€ 215,-
€ 289,-
Superior
€ 189,-
€ 239,-
Standard
€ 179,-
€ 224,-
Bookable on weekends from April to October,
extra night on request
Mainz Wine Market
Enjoy the charming ambience of this very
special wine festival set beneath the
ancient trees of Mainz’s municipal park.
More than 40 winegrowers from Rheinhessen, the Rheingau and the Nahe valley
showcase their finest wines at this event.
A wonderful opportunity to sample the
different grape varieties from the various
regions and experience the friendly atmosphere for which Mainz is known.
Includes
 One night in a hotel of the chosen
category incl. breakfast
 Wine tasting as you stroll around the
Mainz Wine Market
 Guided walking tour of the city
(Saturdays)
 mainzcardplus (free travel on all local
public transport, free admission to
Mainz museums, a free guided tour
(‘The golden city of Mainz and its
many attractions’)
 10 per cent discount on all souvenirs
from the Tourist Service Center in Mainz
Category
Price per person
(dbl. room) from Price per person
(sgl. room) from
Luxury
€ 106,-
€ 162,-
First Class
€ 92,-
€ 140,-
Superior
€ 83,-
€ 111,-
Standard
€ 78,-
€ 103,-
Dates: 27 – 30 Aug 2015 and 03 – 06 Sep 2015
ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES | INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 2015
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Booking hotline
+ 49 (0) 6131 242 828 /
tourist@mainzplus.com 888
www.mainz-tourismus.
com
Mainz cozy atmosphere
Mainz Oktoberfest
Experience the biggest Oktoberfest in
Rhineland-Palatinate, with a tradition
going back over ten years. See the people
of Mainz in dirndl and lederhosen.
Includes
 One night in a hotel of the chosen
category incl. breakfast
 Admission and food voucher for the
Mainz Oktoberfest
 mainzcardplus (free travel on all local
public transport, free admission to
Mainz museums, a free guided tour
(‘The golden city of Mainz and its
many attractions’)
 10 per cent discount on all souvenirs
from the Tourist Service Center in Mainz
Category
Price per person
(dbl. room) from Price per person
(sgl. room) from
Luxury
€ 116,-
€ 168,-
First Class
€ 102,-
€ 146,-
Superior
€ 95,-
€ 126,-
Standard
€ 89,-
€ 120,-
Dates: 08 – 18 Oct 2015, arrival any day
Magical Mainz – the Christmas market by the cathedral
The magic of Christmas in Mainz
The Christmas market in Mainz is pure
romance. Tempting aromas of ‘Glühwein’,
hot food, cakes and roasted chestnuts waft
through the narrow streets in the idyllic old
quarter. Festively decorated stalls are packed
with traditional crafts, ceramics, candles,
wooden toys, woodcarvings and much more
besides, making this the perfect place to find
unusual gifts. Lose yourself in the magic of
Christmas in Mainz.
Includes
 O
ne night in a hotel of the chosen
category incl. breakfast
 ‘Glühwein’and hot food at Mainz
Christmas market
 Guided walking tour of the city
(Saturdays)
 m
ainzcardplus (free travel on all local public
transport, free admission to
Mainz museums, a free guided tour
(‘The golden city of Mainz and its
many attractions’)
 10 per cent discount on all souvenirs
from the Tourist Service Center in Mainz
Category
Price per person
(dbl. room) from Price per person
(sgl. room) from
Luxury
€ 99,-
€ 156,-
First Class
€ 90,-
€ 125,-
Superior
€ 78,-
€ 102,-
Standard
€ 73,-
€ 94,-
Dates: 26 Nov – 23 Dec 2015, arrival any day
The following applies for all package tours:
 Packages are subject to availability
 Extra night on request
 The prices quoted do not apply during trade fairs
 Prices will be adjusted to reflect changes in VAT rates
 All prices include VAT
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INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 2015 | GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms & Conditions
General Terms and Conditions of mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH
for tours and events (August 2013 version)
2. Special provisions relating to travel contracts
2.1. For the sale of combined packages (e.g. hotel accommodation
and ticket/guided tour), the travel contract is formed only upon the
written confirmation of mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH, which
follows the binding booking request of the customer.
2.2. If the content of the booking confirmation differs from the
content of the booking request, this will constitute a new offer,
by which mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH will be bound for a
period of ten days. The contract will be formed on the basis of the
new offer if the customer accepts the offer within this period.
2.3. The full price of the package is payable 21 days prior to travel,
provided the booking confirmation has been issued and the
Sicherungsschein (risk coverage certificate) pursuant to section
651k BGB (German Civil Code) has been provided. The requirement
to provide a Sicherungsschein lapses if the package lasts no longer
than 24 hours, does not include an overnight stay and does not
cost more than € 75.00 per person. The customer has no right to
demand delivery of the travel documents or to claim provision of
travel services until the price of the package has been paid in full.
If payment is made by cheque or by means of bank transfer from
outside Germany, the invoice amount will be increased to include
any bank charges applied.
2.4. mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH reserves the right to vary
advertised prices which have been confirmed with the booking
for objectively justifiable and substantive reasons which were not
foreseeable at the time of booking, by the amount justified by the
circumstances, provided there is more than four months between
the customer receiving the travel confirmation and the agreed date
of travel. In the event of an adverse change in the package price,
the customer will be informed immediately, and no later than three
weeks prior to travel. In the event of a price increase in excess of
5 per cent, the customer is entitled to withdraw from the contract
within 10 days without charge.
2.5. The obligations of mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH ensue
exclusively from the content of the travel confirmation in conjunction with the brochure valid at the time of travel, subject to all
notices and explanations contained within the brochure.
2.6. If the trip/travel arrangement is materially hindered, jeopardised or impaired as a result of force majeure which was unforeseeable at the time the contract was concluded, both mainzplus
CITYMARKETING GmbH and the customer are entitled to terminate
the travel contract. If the travel contract is terminated, mainzplus
CITYMARKETING GmbH may demand reasonable compensation
for the travel services already provided or which are required to
end the trip/travel arrangement.
2.7. Any claims by the customer against mainzplus CITYMARKETING
GmbH based on failure to provide the trip/travel arrangement or
failure to do so in accordance with the terms of the contract must
be lodged within one month of the contractual end of the trip/
travel arrangement. The customer’s right to make a claim of this
kind lapses after one year.
3. Ticket prices and advance sales
3.1. No commission is payable on the prices quoted.
3.2. Children, students, trainees, senior citizens, the unemployed
and those serving community or military service receive a discount
only on specially designated events. Disabled people (with an 80
per cent or greater disability) receive a discount of 50 per cent upon
production of a valid ID card. The companion of a person with a
100 per cent disability receives a discount of 50 per cent upon
production of a valid ID card. Wheelchair users are granted free
entry. Companions of wheelchair users pay full price.
3.3. Advance sales generally run up until the day of the event at the
advance booking price plus booking fee. After that, tickets can only
be purchased on the door at evening box office prices. For sell-out
events there is no obligation to reserve ticket allocations for sale
on the door.
3.4. Tickets reserved for sale on the door are sold at the evening
box office price.
4. Cancellation/postponement of events
4.1. Tickets can be exchanged or refunded if an event is postponed
or cancelled. In such an event, the customer must return the ticket
to the event organiser or booking office where he/she purchased
the ticket no later than one month after the scheduled date of the
event.
4.2. There is no entitlement to return purchased tickets if the
event is relocated to another venue in the local vicinity (Mainz
metropolitan area) for organisational reasons.
5. Limitation of liability
5.1. The statutory and contractual liability of mainzplus
CITYMARKETING GmbH and of its agents – with the exception
of contractual liability under a travel contract (clause 5.2.) – is
excluded for culpably caused loss, in as far as the loss was
not caused by intentional or grossly negligent acts or omissions;
this does not apply to loss arising from death, physical injury or
damage to health, or to culpable breaches of essential conditions
of the contract (cardinal duties). If essential conditions of the
contract are breached as a result of circumstances other than
wilful intent or gross negligence, liability will be limited to the loss
which mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH foresaw as a possible
consequence of breach of contract at the time the contract was
formed or which it ought to have foreseen, taking account of
the circumstances of which it was aware, or ought to have been
aware. The same applies in the case of grossly negligent conduct
of persons engaged to assist in the performance of obligations
(not senior managers), other than in connection with essential
conditions of the contract, and in the case of death, physical injury
or damage to health.
5.2. If a travel contract exists, the contractual liability of mainzplus
CITYMARKETING GmbH will be limited to three times the price of
the package,
a) so far as the loss has not been caused by intentional or grossly
negligent acts or omissions, or
b) s o far as mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH is responsible
for a loss incurred by the traveller due solely to fault on the
part of a supplier of services.
6. Right of cancellation and return
6.1. Insofar as mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH offers services
in the leisure events sector, in particular in the form of tickets for
events and in the form of travel events, no distance-selling contract
exists pursuant to section 312b (3) no. 6 of the German Civil Code
(BGB). This means the right of cancellation and return within a
two-week period does not apply.
6.2. Every ticket order is immediately binding upon confirmation,
thereby committing the purchaser to accept and pay for the tickets
ordered.
6.3. If a travel contract exists (clause 1.3.), the customer may cancel
the contract at any time up to the point of travel. The date of cancellation is deemed to be the date on which the notice of cancellation
is received by mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH. Customers
are strongly advised to give written notice of cancellation. If the
customer cancels the travel contract, mainzplus CITYMARKETING
GmbH may demand reasonable compensation for the arrangements made before cancellation and expenses that it incurred.
In calculating compensation, possible alternative uses of the travel
service will be considered.
The cancellation charges are per person and are based on
the price of the package:
Up to 42 days before departure: 10 %
41-21 days before departure:
60 %
20-2 days before departure:
80 %.
One day before the departure date
or in the event of a no-show: 100 %.
The customer is at liberty to show that mainzplus CITYMARKETING
GmbH did not incur a loss or that the loss incurred was substantially less than the fixed charge. A change in the booking (change
of date, accommodation, etc.) is deemed to be cancellation and
is subject to the aforementioned cancellation provisions.
7. Special provisions relating to services procured
7.1. The following special provisions related to pricing and cancel­
lation apply to services which are not provided by mainzplus
CITYMARKETING GmbH directly but are merely procured by it
(including guided tours, excursions, sightseeing visits):
7.1.1. There is no charge for cancellations of guided tours up to
three working days before the start of the event. Thereafter there
will be a cancellation charge of 100 per cent of the agreed price.
Tour guides will wait for a maximum of 30 minutes. If a group arrives
late, the tour guide is not obliged to compensate for the time lost.
The maximum group size per tour guide is 30 persons.
7.1.2. Excursions and wine tastings may be cancelled without
charge up to five working days before the start of the event.
Thereafter there will be a cancellation charge of 100 per cent
of the agreed price.Offers are based on a minimum group size
of 15 persons. Smaller groups pay the same price as a group of 15.
7.1.3. Visits to the Kupferberg sekt winery may be cancelled without
charge up to two weeks before the start of the event. Thereafter
there will be a cancellation charge of 50 per cent of the agreed
price. Notification of any change to the group size must be provided
at least one week prior to the date of the visit. Otherwise the full
charge for the number of persons originally booked will apply. The
offer is based on a minimum group size of 20 persons. Smaller
groups pay the same price as a group of 20.
7.1.4. A charge of €3.00 per person will be applied if vineyard tours
are cancelled after a booking is made. Notification of any change to
the group size must be provided at least one week prior to the date
of the visit. Otherwise the full charge for the number of persons
originally booked will apply.
7.1.5. Coach charters may be cancelled without charge up to ten
working days before the start of the event. Thereafter there will
be a cancellation charge of 100 per cent of the agreed price.
7.2. Cancellations, amendments and changes to bookings will
only be accepted in writing.
7.3. If payment is made by cheque or by means of bank transfer
from outside Germany, the invoice amount will be increased to
include any bank charges applied.
7.4. The price includes only the explicitly agreed services.
Any additional fees or charges must be paid in cash on arrival.
7.5. Persons using the services procured must comply with the
general terms and conditions of the service provider.
8. Code of conduct for events
8.1. Customers must not bring glass containers, cans, audio
recording devices, film and video cameras, pyrotechnic devices,
naked flames, sparklers, weapons and other dangerous items,
or pets to events. Photography and video or audio recordings are
not permitted, even for private use. Infringements may result in
criminal prosecution. Failure to abide by this code of conduct may
result in visitors being ordered to leave the event premises without
any refund – full or partial – of the admission price.
8.2. Tickets must not be sold on for profit. The forgery and
production of admission tickets issued by mainzplus
CITYMARKETING GmbH and the sale of tickets will be subject
to civil action and criminal prosecution.
8.3. Ticket-holders are not permitted to bring their own
food and drink.
8.4. Smoking is not permitted at any mainzplus CITYMARKETING
GmbH venue. This also applies to all employees of mainzplus
CITYMARKETING GmbH and to employees of external contractors
(maintenance, technical services, etc.). Failure to comply may result
in a fine of up to € 1,000.
8.5. mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH is entitled to eject without
refund a ticket-holder from an event if that person gains access to
the stage, climbs over barriers or causes or gets involved in fights.
8.6. There is a mandatory bag/coat-check policy in force at events
at Frankfurter Hof.
8.7. Late arrivals will be admitted at the discretion of the door staff.
9. Photography, video and audio recordings at events
Persons attending events agree that mainzplus CITYMARKETING
GmbH may use images depicting them at such events for infor­
mation, documentation and promotional purposes and that such
images may be produced and published in print and in audiovisual
media. This perpetual and worldwide consent is granted free of
charge. Persons attending events agree that any personal details
they supply to mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH for information
may be used for other purposes. Such details will not be passed
on to third parties.
10. Governing law, privacy, jurisdiction
10.1. German law applies exclusively.
10.2. All data supplied by the client will be processed in accordance
with the applicable data protection legislation.
10.3. If the client is a business as defined in the German Commercial Code (HGB), a legal entity under public law, or a publicly-owned
corporation, or does not have a general place of jurisdiction in
Germany, or if his/her residence or habitual place of abode is not
known at the time legal proceedings are instituted, the exclusive
place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from and in connection
with the contractual relationship is Mainz.
Licence number G24/14, Mainz Regional Construction Office
1. Scope
These General Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) apply to all goods and
services supplied by mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH in connection
with the sale of tickets and the running of events and tours and are
valid in addition to other T&Cs (including house rules and safety
regulations).
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mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH
Mainz Tourism
Rheinstrasse 66, 55116 Mainz, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 61 31 / 2 42 -888
Fax: +49 (0) 61 31 / 2 42 -889
www.mainz-tourismus.com
www.mainzplus.com
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