Day trip to Heidelberg from Wiesbaden/Mainz

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Day trip to Heidelberg from Wiesbaden/Mainz

Many come to be enchanted by the myth of Heidelberg. Sights such as the historic centre, Königsstuhl and Heidelberg Castle with the biggest wine barrel in the world attract people from all over the globe to the city on the river Neckar. You will have the time for a stroll through the city.

We will leave Wiesbaden and Mainz by boat (Wikinger) in the morning, first go upstream on the rhine and then on the neckar till Heidelberg, where you will have some time to visit the town of Heidelberg in the afternoon before a bus will take us on our return journey to Mainz and Wiesbaden/Biebrich.

8:30 am departure from Wiesbaden/Biebrich by boat
9:00 am departure from Mainz-Fischtor by boat
approx. 17:30 Arrival of the ship in Heidelberg
8.00 pm Departure of the buses to Wiesbaden/Biebrich and Mainz-Fischtor
approx. 21:15 hrs Arrival of the buses in Wiesbaden/Biebrich and Mainz-Fischtor

The journey times given are approximate and may vary by up to 60 minutes depending on traffic, water levels and the number of locks.  

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Please note that tickets for this tour need to be purchased in advance.

Small tips:

BREAKFAST OFFER:

From 8 am to 11.00 am you have the possibility to have breakfast on board, also on pre-order. The order form can be found under "Options".

 

Sometimes it has to be something special!

RECEPTION ON THE RIVER

Crowning your special occasion with a festive reception on board – for example, wedding, baptism, communion, birthday! We welcome you and your guests on board. Tables will be reserved and decorated for you as we serve delicious snacks and sparkling wine.

Arrangement of 10 persons or more: € 19,50 pp incl. 1 glass of sparkling wine, 3 canapès (hearty) OR confectionery (sweet), white tablecloth and small floral decoration. The tickets for the cruise are not included.

The order form can be found under "Options".

Please note that in case you group is smaller than 10 adult you may still book the arrangement. The amount of 10 boat tickets and 10 arrangements will be charged. On board you will receive the full amount of booked arrangements (i.e drinks and food).

 

 

Dates, Timetable & Prices

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Please book in advance, no tickets available on the day of trip!

Dates

Month Dates
September 2025
06 (Sat)

Timetable

Landing stages Departure Arrival Comments
Wiesbaden-Biebrich 8:30 ca. 21:15 Outward journey by boat, return journey by bus
Mainz-Fischtor 9:00 ca. 21:15 Outward journey by boat, return journey by bus
Heidelberg-Stadthalle Shore leave in Heidelberg

Prices

Departing landing stage Adults Children (4-14 years, free for Children under 4 years)
Wiesbaden-Biebrich € 51,50 € 30,50
Mainz-Fischtor € 51,50 € 30,50
Heidelberg-Stadthalle --- ---
Your additional options for this trip
Option Price
Adult - Reception on the water - hearty (Booking from 10 persons possible)
1 glass of sparkling wine, 3 canapes, decoration
€ 19,50
Child - Reception on the water (Booking from 10 persons possible)
1 glass of orange juice, prezel, decoration
€ 8,50
Adult - Reception on the water - sweet (Booking from 10 persons possible)
1 glass of sparkling wine, confectionery, decoration
€ 19,50
Sailor's breakfast
Herb cream cheese, 1 slice of Emmental cheese,
1 slice of cooked ham
Strawberry jam, 2 slices of farmhouse bread, 1 breakfast
roll and butter
€ 7,10
Seaman‘s Breakfast
2 fried eggs, 2 slices of cooked ham
on a slice of farmhouse bread, lettuce,
tomato, gherkins and spring onions
€ 9,90
Admirals's breakfast
Herb cream cheese F, a hard-boiled egg,
cooked and raw ham,
salmon and crêpes roulade with dill mustard dip,
Emmental cheese, honey melon,
strawberry jam, fruit salad,
2 slices of farmhouse bread,
2 breakfast rolls and butter
€ 16,80
Vegetarian breakfast
Grilled zucchini slices, mozzarella
with tomatoes and basil pesto, herb
cream cheese, strawberry jam, fruit
salad, 2 breakfast rolls and butter
€ 13,40
Possibility of entry the tour "Heidelberg ab Wi/Mz":

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