Mayen, Administrative center in Mayen-Koblenz district, Germany
Located in the Volcanic Eifel Region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Mayen encompasses five settlements across 58 square kilometers at 230 meters elevation.
Originally named Megina during Roman times, Mayen received town status in 1291 from Rudolf I von Habsburg and underwent reconstruction after 90% destruction in World War II.
The German municipality maintains traditions through regular events like the Lukasmarkt fair, Castle Festival Show, and Stone Festival celebrating local artisans and heritage.
The town connects to major motorways A61 and A48, offering regular bus services and Trans Regio train connections to surrounding communities in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Mayen features the 13th-century Genovevaburg chapel, which houses both the Eifel Museum and Slate Mining Museum, documenting regional geology and industrial heritage.
Location: Mayen-Koblenz
Elevation above the sea: 230 m
Website: https://mayen.de
GPS coordinates: 50.33333,7.21667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
Bürresheim Castle
3.4 km
Kloster Helgoland
2 km
Genovevaburg
869 m
Löwenburg and Philippsburg
5.4 km
Mayener Grubenfeld
1.7 km
St. Clemens
600 m
Hochsimmer
3.3 km
Katzenberg Hillfort
2.5 km
Ettringer Lay
1.4 km
Deutsches Schieferbergwerk
865 m
St. Jost
8.8 km
Herz-Jesu-Kirche (Mayen)
810 m
Hochstein
4.3 km
Dreifaltigkeitskirche
5.5 km
Synagoge (Mayen)
782 m
Obertor
611 m
Bendisberg mine
8.7 km
St. Nikolaus
3.3 km
Hochsimmer Tower
3.2 km
Klosterruine Mädburg
8 km
Jewish cemetery, Mayen
77 m
Thuerer Wiesen
5.8 km
Kottenheimer Winfeld
3 km
Jüdisches Schulhaus
741 m
Hochstein
4.4 km
Hochsimmer
3.4 km
Altes Rathaus
628 m
St. Johannes
5 kmReviews
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