Against the impressive backdrop of the over 1,000-year-old Mainz Cathedral of St. Martin, the marketplace shines in a sea of lights, scents, and festive music during the Advent season. The entire magic of the Christmas city of Mainz unfolds amidst the lovingly decorated stalls. Right at the main entrance of the market, the eleven-meter-high, richly adorned Christmas pyramid rises up, enchanting visitors from afar. Just a few steps further, the hand-carved, life-sized nativity figures in front of the Gotthard Chapel of the cathedral impress. The colorful Renaissance facades of the historic market houses add a very special flair to the market. A carousel, handmade toys, and the nine-meter-high music box with its 18 carved angel figures make not only children's eyes sparkle.

Accompanied by numerous cultural highlights such as festive cathedral concerts, the traditional fairy tale performance at the Mainz State Theatre, or Christmas card printing at the Gutenberg Museum's printing shop, the festive activities continue. Those who wish to stroll further through the Christmas city of Mainz will discover more atmospheric experiences and culinary highlights at the four "Mainzer WinterZeit" markets at Schillerplatz, in the Hopfengarten, on the train station square, and in the courtyard of the Electoral Palace.

For those who want to explore the Christmas city of Mainz in a particularly enjoyable way, the GlühWeinWalk ticket offers just that. It leads through the various markets of the city and invites visitors to enjoy winter specialties and festive drinks at selected stalls – a walk full of flavor, lights, and #mainzgefühl. The ticket is valid on all opening days of the markets and will be available at the mainz STORE as well as in the online shop.

All information about the markets and Christmas offerings can be found at weihnachtsstadt-mainz.de