Radolfzell in detail-scavenger hunt with the cell phone

The smartphone photo tour invites amateur photographers to explore Radolfzell down to the smallest detail. Each participant receives an album with a list of detailed motifs, which are sought out in the city during the 2.5-hour tour and each documented with a selfie. The number of participants is limited to 30 to ensure a personal atmosphere and good support. At the end, each person receives a memory game “Radolfzell from 0 to 100” and two scoops of ice cream as a refreshing souvenir.

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Derschka

Around 1,200 years ago, Bishop Radolt of Verona had a church built on Reichenau land, which is rightly regarded as the starting point of Radolfzell’s town history. This raises questions: What motivated a bishop from northern Italy to act in this way outside his diocese? Moreover, there is no founding document that could vouch for this process. We read about it in a literary text of uncertain credibility. Are there nevertheless indications that allow us to outline the foundation in terms of facts and time? The lecture shows what can be reliably reported about Radolt and his work on Lake Constance.

Object karaoke – The thing from the depot

Object karaoke with exhibits from the Radolfzell City Museum.
Moderation: Johannes Elster

In the museum, we marvel at exhibits that bear witness to times long past, foreign cultures, artistic genius or simply good curation. We are normally denied a look behind the scenes, into the storerooms and into the depot of the Radolfzell City Museum. At Object Karaoke, improv artists present objects from the Radolfzell City Museum that they are seeing on stage for the first time. They are given a new object every 90 seconds for six minutes and have to present it to the audience as originally as possible. After each presentation, the museum explains the real history of the object to the audience.

It is up to the audience to decide by the volume of applause who makes it to the final and wins the first object karaoke in Radolfzell.

Admission: 6€ Reduced: 3€

Dead or Alive Poetry Slam

We make the stage of the city library shake – with a literary competition in a class of its own, the Dead or Alive Poetry Slam. This special form of verbal duel is quite rightly called the supreme discipline of the poetry slam. Actors and actresses slip into the roles of deceased writers and try to compete with the best poetry slammers in the German-speaking world. Do the works of the great writers from the afterlife, such as Joseph Victor von Scheffel, still stand a chance against some of the strongest texts of contemporary stage poetry? Or will they be immediately sent back to the grave by the public’s vote? In the end, the audience will decide who will come out on top in this duel.

Ringing Minster

To celebrate the end of the anniversary year, the “Klingende Münster” invites you to an evening full of music, community and glittering lights. In the poetically illuminated Minster of Our Lady, musicians from the State University of Music Trossingen and the Radolfzell Music School will trace the 1,200-year history of Radolfzell in a variety of tonal colors.

Together they create a varied musical mosaic that takes listeners on an atmospheric journey through time.

The program will be performed twice on 12 December – at 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm.

Between the two concerts, at 6.45 pm, a special communal experience will take place on the market square (no admission charge):
After the welcome by Lord Mayor Simon Gröger, all those present will transform into a large choir under the direction of Pia Löb (cantor of the Christuskirche) and sing Advent carols together. Accompanied by a brass ensemble made up of the brass choir of the Christuskirche and the Radolfzell youth brass orchestra under the direction of Norbert Steiner and Kuno Rauch, this creates a moment of solidarity and a musical symbol of the togetherness that makes Radolfzell so vibrant.

1st Radolfzell Film Festival

In 2026, Radolfzell celebrates its 1200th anniversary – and at the same time launches
with a new cultural highlight: the
FILMFESTIVAL RADOLFZELL! In September, the KFZ –
Kunst für Zukunft will become an urban cinema venue. The focus of the
first edition of the festival is on young people and their stories
– told in professional short films by young filmmakers:
inside. Talks, an award ceremony and a film party complete
the program. Organized by director Teresa
Renn and producer Patrick Merkle, in a cooperation between
the Kulturbüro Radolfzell and the KFZ – Kunst für Zukunft,
, the festival offers a forum for young perspectives –
and a cinematic experience for all generations.

Location: KFZ – Art for the Future, Friedrich-Werber-Str. 13 + 15, 78315 Radolfzell

Open-air theater

On July 3 and 4, the market square will be transformed into a stage: the history of the city will unfold in six interlinking scenes of around ten minutes each – from its foundation to striking development steps and visionary ideas for the future. An open-air production that impressively combines past and present. The texts were written by Romy Bromma and Berthold Gruzel. The production is directed by Monique Moelter, whose creative staging concept ensures a dynamic and atmospheric performance. The play is performed without a curtain and the scenes flow into one another on the open stage. The participatory nature of the project is particularly striking: participants from the community – children, young people and adults – appear on stage together with experienced theater professionals. They were introduced to theater under professional guidance and create the scenes with great liveliness and authenticity. The project sees itself as a civic cultural experience that not only entertains, but also connects. An invitation to a shared culture of remembrance – and to look to the future.

Marketplace summer: stage for Radolfzell and its districts

For three weeks, the market square with the Volksbank stage is transformed into a lively backdrop for: Music, theater, dance, family programs and much more. Cultural workers, associations and artists are invited to contribute their ideas and become part of the diverse anniversary program. Free events ensure broad participation, and selected highlights are offered as high-quality evening programs.
All information at radolfzell1200.de.

Night of the Radolfzell companies reloaded

At the “Night of Radolfzell companies reloaded” event, the town becomes an experience space: companies supporting the town’s anniversary open their doors and offer exciting insights into their working world – both on the respective company premises and in the town center. The participating companies invite visitors to take part in a variety of activities, including plays, guided tours and exclusive glimpses behind the scenes. Visitors have the opportunity to get to know places that are otherwise not open to the public – an ideal opportunity to get to know companies better as potential employers. The various stations are connected by a free shuttle bus. Those who prefer to be sporty can also explore the event by bike – thanks to the support of Zweirad Joos, which is providing free rental bikes. The program is rounded off by artistic and cultural contributions at the various locations. The combination of business, culture and creative impulses makes the event a special experience for the whole city.

20th Radolfzell Herb Market

The Radolfzell herb market offers a wide range of herbs. This naturally includes herbal and aromatic plants for the balcony or garden as well as matching pots, garden ceramics, wind chimes, floral workpieces and other decorative trends. Delicacies made from herbs are also a must, including liqueurs, syrups, oils, pesto and spices. Gourmets can also look forward to honey, mustard creations and game specialties.

Herbs are not only used in the kitchen, but also have a beneficial effect on body and soul. At the Radolfzell herbal market, you can buy fragrant rose, lavender and Swiss stone pine cushions, ointments and drops with active ingredients based on herbs, as well as baths and aromatic oils.

For the 20th time, visitors can enjoy the day with all their senses around the concert sail and celebrate the start of the Herb Weeks on Lake Constance in a relaxed atmosphere.

Further information on the program will follow at the beginning of 2026.