Timeline
15:38
Warm up with a classic German meal at Augustinerkeller. The historic interior and English menus make it easy to settle in before the evening chill sets in.
16:10
Botanischer Garten der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Walk 32 minutes west-southwest to the Botanischer Garten. This large arboretum offers open spaces and tree lines that frame the sky perfectly.
16:48
Botanischer Garten der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Find your spot in the garden. The sun sets toward the WSW, aligning beautifully with the garden’s layout for a clear view of the golden light.
17:13
End the walk at Zum Goldstein. Its raised beer garden provides a quiet, elevated spot in the town center to digest the view with a drink.
Local tip
The Botanischer Garten is large. Arrive early enough to pick a spot with a western view but away from the main paths if you prefer quiet.
Check before you go
- Augustinerkeller is open until 22:00 on weekdays.
- Zum Goldstein opens at 17:00 on weekdays.
Worth knowing
- Augustinerkeller is open at 15:38 only on Mo, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mainz (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).