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· Rheinhessen
· 85 m
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Kurfürstliches Schloss AußenansichtPhoto: mainzplus CITYMARKETING GmbH
Whoever comes to Mainz via the Theodor-Heuss Bridge will be immediately impressed by the striking, sandstone-red Electoral Palace by the Rhine, which stretches over 75 meters along the riverfront. It provides an initial impression of the city's glorious history as an electoral residence.
The palace is an outstanding example of German late Renaissance and clearly stands out from the neighboring late Baroque buildings, such as the former Teutonic Order House and the New Arsenal, due to its elaborate façade design.
The construction began in the early 17th century under Elector Johann Schweikhard von Kronberg and was completed in several phases. Despite the severe destruction, especially during World War II, the palace was restored with great attention to detail and is now one of the architectural landmarks of Mainz.
With its historical significance, prominent location by the Rhine, and elegant architecture, the Electoral Palace is a central place of cultural life in the city. The Grand Hall is particularly renowned beyond the state borders as the venue for the television carnival session "Mainz remains Mainz, as it sings and laughs."
Opening times
| Monday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Tuesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Wednesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Thursday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Friday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00–24:00 |
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Certification period: October 01, 2025 - September 30, 2028
Reasonably usable, but not completely accessible.
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report..
- There are two designated parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- The Landtag bus stop is 150 meters away.
- The path to the entrance is 20 meters long, easy to walk and drive on, and has a 5% incline over a distance of 7 meters.
- The entrance on Diether-von-Isenburg-Straße has no threshold.
- Almost all rooms and facilities that are accessible to guests are at ground level or accessible by elevator. Exception: The gallery in the theater hall is only accessible by stairs.
- All doors/passages that are accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from both sides (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no audio induction loop.
- The alarm is clearly visible in the entire building.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible, high-contrast lettering.
- All elevated areas accessible to guests are brightly lit without glare.
- The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly. The break position is not announced by spoken commands.
- Stairs have visually contrasting edges and handrails on both sides.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic font.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the castle is not clearly recognizable from the outside.
- There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
- There is no information in easy language.
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