Major city · Germany
Worms
Spend a half‑day to see the cathedral, Nibelungenmuseum and river walk; one night if you want a relaxed pace.
Worms is a historic Rhine town with a Romanesque cathedral, medieval walls and a river promenade. Its compact centre is walkable, so a single day covers the main sights, while a night lets you enjoy riverside dining and the youth hostel scene.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, possible river flood)
- Airport
- FRA
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Worms110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Worms, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyWorms is generally safe; stay aware of pickpockets in crowded train stations and follow river‑bank signage.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFRA Frankfurt Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) by train).FRA Frankfurt Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) by train).
- Getting aroundWalking is the easiest in the historic centre; a city bus runs day and night – buy tickets from the driver.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (0.5 l) in a bar€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first km)€4–5 (≈ US$5–6)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (e.g., Nibelungenmuseum)€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedYouth hostel dorm bed, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €90 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FRA Frankfurt Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) by train)FRA Frankfurt Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) by train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Oct (10 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Worms: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking is the easiest in the historic centre; a city bus runs day and night – buy tickets from the driver.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mainz
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Regional train from Worms Hauptbahnhof, about 15 min
Visit the Mainz Cathedral and Roman‑Germanic Museum.
Oppenheim
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Regional train to Oppenheim, about 20 min
Renowned wine town with a medieval castle.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Nibelungen-Jugendherberge
Youth hostel near the city centre, good for budget travellers.
Parkhotel Prinz Carl
Mid‑range hotel on the riverbank.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| Regional train Worms↔Mainz (return)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Bus ticket (day pass)2 × €7 · check | €14 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €26 |
| Trip total≈ €145 per person per day, bed included | €290≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a bar | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Museum entry (e.g., Nibelungenmuseum) | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Taxi (first km) | €4–5 (≈ US$5–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ticket office at Worms Hauptbahnhof is closed Saturday afternoon, Sundays and holidays.
- Check opening hours of museums; some may be closed on Mondays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Frankfurt; German embassy in Berlin.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Worms Hauptbahnhof → Mainz (regional train): about €12 (≈ US$14) return (check)
- Bus day pass in Worms: about €5 (≈ US$6) (check)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Ent-shool-dee-goong)
- Danke — Thank you (Dahn-ke)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (Vee feel kost-et das?)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (Vo ist dee Toy-let-te?)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (Kahn ish mit Kar-teh tsa-len?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Worms. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, possible river flood) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike‑share pass for faster river‑bank loops.
- Combine Worms with a Rhine cruise from Mainz for a full‑day itinerary.
Sources
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