More diverse than in Frankfurt am Main the contrasts on a boat trip could hardly be greater. It starts with the architecture. A wealth of history mingles with the unique skyline of skyscrapers. There is something comparable in the entire world of experience. Art, culture and museums are omnipresent with a varied mix of the historical and the modern. Culinary delights are similarly diverse.
From traditional delicacies such as "Grie Soß" and "Äppelwoi" to kebab boats, you will find everything that the world's cuisine has to offer.
There are mooring options at the floating catering facilities as well asin the modern western harbourwhere you can also stay overnight. Because one thing is for sure, it never gets boring in Frankfurt, and it's worth staying here.more than just one day to linger. If you want to take it a little easier, head upstream to Offenbach. The transition is barely noticeable, only the skyline is missing.
We get charter boats from Rheinbootin the freshly renovated Rheinportwhich is located at the jetty in Mainz-Kastell just four kilometres from the mouth of the Main. On offer are four Barracuda 545 Open from Okiboats, which can be conveniently booked and paid for online. A bimini provides sun protection. Up to six people can be on board. There is also an owner's Viper 243 with a cabin available for overnight stays.
Customers usually prefer the area on the Rhine along the vineyards of the Rheingau, as there is no lock work to be done here.But the journey into the Main to Frankfurt is a completely different experience. Whowith your own trailer boat can take to the water at the Rheinport. Here, the yacht club will soon be hosting evenings of live music in the exclusive Soulnight series ( www.soulnight.club ), which at the time of going to press had not yet started.due to the corona situation was delayed. Weekly events with high-calibre artists are planned.
Craning is possible at the Rhein-Main Boat Centre in Ginsheim-Gustavsburg at the mouth of the Main. You should top up your fuel tank before setting off, because on the Maincan only be used with canisters be worked. We used around 50 litres of fuel on the charter boat for the outward and return journey. So we didn't have to refuel. On the 33 kilometres of the river to the Westhafen in Frankfurtthree locks in Kostheim, Eddersheim and Griesheim to master. Even with the speedy gliders, a three-hour journey to Frankfurt must be factored in.
The visit can be completed in one day, but then there is no time to explore the city. A long weekend with two overnight stays is always the better solution.
If you have more time and would like to plan stops on the outward or return journey, you can do so as a guest sailor at the Yacht-Club Mainz e.V.in the Mainz winter harbour. Chartering is also possible here ( www.mietboot.com ). Guests are also welcome at the Yachtclub Untermain e.V. in Raunheim and at the marina of Bootsbau Speck, opposite the mouth of the Niddam in Höchst.
There are no pitches in Griesheim, but charter boats ( www.mainsteg.de ).Immediately before Frankfurt there is also the Frankfurt Yacht Club and the Frankfurt Motorboat Club with places for visitors and the possibility to go into the water. Immediately afterwards is the Frankfurt Sailing Centre with four guest berths up to 12 m and two up to 10 m in the Westhafen. Booking is recommended everywhere.
