Tablet Rally in Gutenberg's Birthplace
GPS City Rally Mainz
Discover Mainz in a playful way! Your GPS City Rally leads through the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate – from the Romanesque cathedral via the Gutenberg Museum to the picturesque Rhine promenade. Team building meets 2000 years of history in the city of carnival and wine.
Duration
2-3 hours
Participants
10-500 people
Location
Mainz Old Town & Rhine
Price
from €44.95 p.p.
GPS City Rally in Mainz – Why Here?
Mainz is the perfect setting for a GPS City Rally! The capital of Rhineland-Palatinate combines 2000 years of history with Rhenish joie de vivre. Gutenberg's birthplace, carnival stronghold and wine metropolis – Mainz surprises with its diversity.
With around 220,000 inhabitants, Mainz offers a compact old town with short distances along the Rhine. The Romanesque cathedral, the world-famous Gutenberg Museum, the half-timbered houses of the old town and the picturesque Rhine promenade make every rally station an experience between history, culture and Rhenish lifestyle.
What Awaits Your Team in Mainz
- Historic Setting: GPS tour through 2000 years of history
- Experience Gutenberg: In the footsteps of printing art
- Tablet-Based Navigation: Modern technology meets tradition
- Creative Team Challenges: Puzzles, photo tasks, quiz questions
- Flexible Routes: Old Town, Rhine riverfront or Roman Theatre
- Short Distances to Dining: Wine taverns and restaurants at the market
🌤️ Weather in Mainz
Currently (März):
Outdoor-Events möglich mit warmer Kleidung.
Best Time for Outdoor Rallies:
April to October
Mainz is located in the mild Upper Rhine Valley and is one of the warmest cities in Germany. The sheltered location on the Rhine ensures pleasant temperatures. In spring and autumn, the wine harvest is a special highlight – perfect for team events with wine tasting!
Good to know: Our GPS rallies include rain ponchos and sunscreen – we're prepared for any weather! The tablets are waterproof protected.
📋 Quick Facts Mainz
- 📖 Birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg
- 👥 220,000 inhabitants
- 🎭 UNESCO Cultural Heritage Carnival
- 🍷 Center of Germany's largest wine-growing region
Possible Stations of Your GPS City Rally in Mainz
These Mainz highlights can be part of your individual rally route. We adapt the route to your group size, time and wishes:
📍 Mainz Cathedral
Romanesque imperial cathedral from the 10th century, one of the most important Romanesque buildings
Rally Tip: Impressive backdrop for team photos at the market square with cathedral panorama
📍 Gutenberg Museum
World museum of printing with original Gutenberg Bible and printing workshop
Rally Tip: Interactive challenges about the invention of printing
📍 Roman Theatre
Largest Roman stage theatre north of the Alps, once for 10,000 spectators
Rally Tip: Exciting time travel to Roman Mogontiacum
📍 Old Town with Half-Timbered Houses
Winding alleys with historic half-timbered houses, wine taverns and market square
Rally Tip: Perfect for puzzles and search tasks in a historic setting
📍 Rhine Riverfront & Theodor Heuss Bridge
Picturesque Rhine promenade with views of Wiesbaden and the Taunus mountains
Rally Tip: Relaxed rally stations by the water with great panorama
📍 Carnival Fountain
Colorful bronze fountain with over 200 figures depicting Mainz carnival
Rally Tip: Fun photo opportunity and perfect introduction to Mainz lifestyle
🎯 Individual Routes Possible!
Do you have specific places your team must see? Or a company theme that should be integrated into the tasks? We design your GPS City Rally according to your wishes!
How Your GPS City Rally in Mainz Works
Welcome & Briefing
We meet at a central point in Mainz (e.g. Market Square, Cathedral or your venue). Our team guides welcome you, explain the tablets and the game rules. Teams are divided and equipped with gear.
Rally Start
Teams start staggered or simultaneously. The tablet guides via GPS to the first station. There, tasks await: Photo challenges at the Gutenberg monument, puzzles about printing art, creative tasks or team games. Collect points and move to the next station!
Discover & Experience
The route leads through Mainz's highlights: From the Romanesque cathedral to the Gutenberg Museum, through the old town with half-timbered houses, past the Carnival Fountain to the Rhine promenade. New challenges await at every station!
Award Ceremony & Evaluation
All teams gather at the finish point. We evaluate results, show the best photos and videos on the tablet and crown the winning team. Optional: Transition to a joint meal at a wine tavern or on the Rhine!
Around Your Event in Mainz
🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations for Groups
Eisgrub Braeukeller
Regional/Brewery • Old Town, near Cathedral
Capacity: up to 150 people
House-brewed beer, cozy atmosphere, hearty cuisine
Weinhaus Schreiner
Wine Tavern/Regional • Old Town
Capacity: up to 60 people
Authentic Mainz wine tavern with Rheinhessian wines
FAVORITE parkhotel Restaurant
Fine Dining • City Park
Capacity: up to 100 people
Michelin-starred cuisine in elegant ambiance at the park
We're happy to make reservations for you – or integrate a wine tasting into the rally!
🏨 Hotel Recommendations for Teams
FAVORITE parkhotel
⭐⭐⭐⭐ • At the City Park
132 rooms
Elegant hotel with Michelin-starred restaurant and spa
Hyatt Regency Mainz
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Directly on the Rhine
268 rooms
Luxury hotel on the Rhine with spectacular views
Hotel Mainzer Hof
⭐⭐⭐ • Old Town, at the Cathedral
74 rooms
Central location, right at the market square and cathedral
Planning a multi-day event? We're happy to help find hotels!
💡 Insider Tips for Mainz
Our local tips for your team event:
- 1 Mainz Carnival is UNESCO Cultural Heritage – during carnival season the city is in a state of exception!
- 2 Rheinhessen is Germany's largest wine-growing region – a wine tasting is a must!
- 3 The Saturday market breakfast at the market square is a Mainz institution.
- 4 From the Citadel you have a fantastic view over the city and Rhine.
- 5 ZDF (German TV) has its headquarters on Lerchenberg – studio tours are possible!
🚗 Getting to Mainz
By Train
ICE stop Mainz Hbf with connections from Frankfurt (30 min), Cologne (1h) and Berlin (3.5h). The main station is centrally located, 10 min to the old town.
By Car
A60 and A643 from the Rhine-Main area. Parking garages: Rathaus, Roman Theatre, Kaufhof. Compact old town with short distances!
By Plane
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) only 25 km away. S-Bahn connection direct to Mainz Hbf (25 min).
Tip: Mainz's old town is very compact – all rally stations are comfortably within walking distance!
Prices & Booking
Price depends on group size and additional services
Included in the Price:
Group Discounts
From 30 People
5% Discount
From 50 People
10% Discount
From 100 People
15% Discount
Or call us: 0176-61882073
Ready for Your GPS City Rally in Mainz?
Contact us now for an individual offer – we design your rally according to your wishes!