Discover & Experience

Radolfzell is celebrating a special anniversary in 2026 – and invites you to experience history, culture and community in a variety of ways. Under the motto “Discover and experience”, you will find activities that remain exciting for all generations throughout the year. Whether exploring historical sites, enjoying creative projects or taking part in interactive activities – the anniversary year has many lasting experiences in store.

Permanent campaigns in the anniversary year 2026

In addition to the numerous events, the anniversary year also offers many activities that can be discovered and experienced throughout the year:

RADio Zell: Podcast about the history of Radolfzell: more information here

Hidden object picture: A detailed, creative picture shows Radolfzell in times gone by – exciting for young and old. Available in the town museum.

Time window steles: Historical plaques in the city center make significant events in the city’s history visible.

Museum cases for kindergartens and schools: more information here

New exhibition: The City Museum invites you on an interactive journey through the city’s history.

Guided city tours & accompanying program: Historical tours through the city centre and events at Villa Bosch and the city museum provide exciting insights into the city’s history.

Stadt am See – the official 2026 anniversary song: more information here

Radolfzell is blossoming:

• • Distribution of small seed bags with wildflower mix for balcony and garden (early 2026)

  • Demonstration area with this mixture in Mettnaupark

Anniversary Williams brandy: A specially created schnapps invites you to toast the anniversary year.

Anniversary wine: 1,200 bottles of exclusive rosé from the renowned Valpolicella wine region near Verona unite the two towns on the lake in a unique way.

Merklin train in anniversary design: Available in the Swars toy store

Online store: Exclusive anniversary products – all proceeds will be donated to a good cause. Click here to go to the online store

1,200 trees: Pupils from Friedrich-Hecker-Gymnasium have planted 1,200 trees near Markelfingen (47°44’36.8 “N, 9°01’40.4 “E), creating a “jubilee forest” as a symbol of climate protection and the future.

Citizen projects

Markelfingen Story Stone by Hans-Georg Lauer and Peter Serwe: Listen to exciting and varied stories from Markelfingen via QR code.

Virtual Obertor by Dr. Ulrich Backes: The historical significance of the Obertor in Radolfzell can be experienced through an innovative 3D visualization. more information here

Children’s program in the Petite Cigale creative workshop: The Petite Cigale association has created a space in Markelfingen where children can be creative. Dates will be published soon.

DschungelVeranda by the citizens’ initiative Stadtverschönerer Radolfzell: DschungelVeranda is an innovative and sustainable project that aims to create a green retreat in the middle of the city.

Further information on the individual campaigns will be published here in due course.