Like this! Or differently? 1200 years of Radolfzell – Exhibition Villa Bosch
Radolfzell is inviting visitors to a special exhibition at Villa Bosch to mark the town’s anniversary. In collaboration with the University of Constance and the Constance University of Applied Sciences (HTWG), students of history, communication design and architecture are developing an innovative and interactive exhibition that looks back 1,200 years and forward 1,200 years at the same time.
The focus is on the idea of a time capsule. For centuries, people have been preserving messages for posterity, hidden in foundation stones, church spires or attics.
They contain things of such great importance that they are meant to stand the test of time and may only be opened in the distant future. The exhibition takes up this tradition and poses the question:
What should Radolfzell leave behind for the future?
Which memories, experiences and hopes are worth preserving for future generations?
Visitors can expect an exhibition that not only provides impressive insights into the history of Radolfzell, but also invites them to explore the challenges of the present and visions for the future.
People can and should therefore contribute their own thoughts and wishes and play an active role in helping to preserve traces of the present for the year 3226.
In the end, everyone decides for themselves: What should be included in a time capsule?
Opening hours Villa Bosch:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 14:00 – 17:30
Thursday: 14:00 – 17:30
Friday: 14:00 – 17:30
Saturday: 14:00 – 17:30
Sunday: 14:00 – 17:30
HEISS auf LESEN – the 2026 summer reading club
The Summer Reading Club for children from 2nd to 6th grade will take place during the 2026 summer vacation. Reading is rewarded with great prizes and lots of reading fun.
Radolfzell children and summer guests can take part in the campaign.
Reggae at heart
Open Air Festival
By Kulturbüro Radolfzell & Ruffnick (Nic Albrecht), in cooperation with s’Bokle & HRK Event
On Saturday, July 25, it’s summer, sun and Caribbean sounds on Lake Constance again! Herzenbad in Radolfzell will be transformed into an open-air paradise right on the lakeshore – with reggae, afrobeats and dancehall taking center stage.
A “diverse, vibrant meeting place for music fans and families” (Wochenblatt) – free of charge and in the open air. Family atmosphere, relaxed atmosphere and a day full of summer feeling: in addition to numerous artists and DJs, there is a colorful children’s and family program, culinary delicacies from food trucks and food stalls – and of course the “Caribbean flair on the lakeshore” (Südkurier).
When the sun goes down, the legendary after-show party at s’Bokle continues into the night with dancehall, afrobeats and reggae from 10.30 pm.
A perfect end to an unforgettable summer’s day on Lake Constance.
Info & tickets at: bokle.de
Landlord’s party
The Hausherrenfest can look back on over 300 years of tradition: it has been celebrated every year on the third Sunday in July since 1725.
The festival has its origins in the veneration of the saints Theopont, Senesius and Zeno, whose relics have been kept in Radolfzell since the 9th and 11th centuries. As a result, the town developed into an important place of pilgrimage on Lake Constance at an early stage. Today, the Hausherrenfest is an integral part of the town’s life and strengthens the sense of home and community. Many people from Radolfzell return to their home town for this event. In addition to secular festivities, the solemn procession on Hausherrensonntag with the relics of the three patron saints remains the highlight. A special custom is the Moos water procession, which dates back to a vow made in 1796. At that time, the people of Moos asked for protection from a cattle plague in Radolfzell. Since 1926, they have made an annual pilgrimage across the lake in boats adorned with flowers on Landlord’s Monday. The pilgrims are ceremoniously welcomed in Radolfzell and escorted to the Minster of Our Lady.
1200 km/h – Rado celebrates!
The city anniversary in Radolfzell gets its ultimate soundtrack: on 19.06.2026, the concert sail directly on Lake Constance becomes an open-air club zone. Under the motto “1,200 km/h – Rado celebrates!”, there will be a big day party for everyone aged 16 and over from 14:00 to 22:00 – with driving electro beats, summer vibes and a view of the lake included.
Line-up and playing times
Five regional DJs provide the right sound:
- 14:00 – 15:30: FOXÏ JÏNX
- 15:30 – 17:00: Johannes Lake
- 17:00 – 18:30: Nox Tinea
- 18:30 – 20:00: Not a Saint
- 20:00 – 22:00: Zenemy
Musically, you can expect a mixture of house, tech house, afro house, drum & bass, electro-pop, techno, trance and EDM.
Festival atmosphere by the water
In addition to the music, the event offers:
- Lounge furniture with a view of Lake Constance
- A cultural mile with activities and entertainment
- Regional food trucks
- Drinks stands
This creates a relaxed open-air atmosphere right on the lakeshore
Tickets
Tickets are available online via Reservix and at all Reservix advance booking offices, including the Tourist Information Office in Radolfzell am Bodensee (Seestraße 30).
Links to the tickets: https: //www.reservix.de
Tickets in the second price tier (“Early Bird”) are currently available for €12.00. After that, the regular price of €15.00 applies.
As capacity at the concert venue is limited, early ticket purchase is recommended. Remaining tickets at the box office are only available if there are still quotas available.
Bonus for all party animals:
It continues on 20.06.2026 – at the “InSzene” open-air event with techno sounds on the lakeshore. Also organized by Bergmann Media & Service Management, the event is aimed at everyone aged 18 and over.
Tickets are available here.
Bicycle tour through the districts
Surrounded by nature and each with its own character, the six districts of Böhringen, Güttingen, Liggeringen, Markelfingen, Möggingen and Stahringen are grouped around the town center. The districts of Radolfzell are not only beautifully situated, they are also rich in historically valuable sights. The tour leads through the districts of Radolfzell and, with a route length of 30 kilometers and an altitude difference of 260 meters, is also suitable for bicycles without a motor, but not for racing bikes. Pedelec riders are of course also welcome.
Participation only with pre-registration by Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at:
museum@radolfzell.de
Mother’s Day concert
Radolfzell celebrates – Mother’s Day meets the town’s anniversary! The traditional Mother’s Day concert of the Radolfzell Music School will be a very special event in 2026: in addition to Mother’s Day, the focus will be on the town’s big anniversary. Various orchestras and ensembles from the music school will be performing in the Markolfhalle, including the KidsBO wind orchestra, the guitar ensemble and the pop choir. The three string orchestras – Streicherminis, Wirbelwind and Kammerorchester+ – will perform a joint work specially prepared for the occasion. Moving melodies and atmospheric performances promise an unforgettable concert experience.
Admission is free. Donations to the Friends and Sponsors of the Radolfzell Music School are welcome.
Music city: Lake Constance Festival
In 2026, three special concerts will take place in Radolfzell as part of the Lake Constance Festival. The first will be performed by Radolfzell pianist Cristina Marton together with the Young Classic Artists ensemble. This will be followed by an organ concert with the renowned church musician Michael Schütz. The event will conclude with a concert by the award-winning vocal ensemble amarcord.
Tuesday, May 12, 8 p.m. – Christuskirche, Brühlstraße 5a Soundscapes of Romanticism, Cristina Marton (piano) together with the Ensemble Young Classic Artists
Saturday, May 16, 7 p.m. – Christuskirche, Brühlstraße 5a Beatles, Stones and Star Wars, Michael Schütz (organ)
Sunday, May 17, 7 p.m. – ULF Minster, Marktplatz 4 RIVERS – Im Fluss, Vokalensemble amarcord
Qigong at Lake Zell
Since June 2001, people have been meeting on the shores of Lake Constance in Radolfzell to practise Qigong together in the early hours of the morning – an open circle without registration or obligation, carried by the special energy of the place and the desire to start the day in harmony with oneself and nature. To mark the city’s anniversary, from Tuesday, June 16 to Thursday, June 18, anyone interested can also take part in the Qigong exercises from home via live stream from 6.30 am to 7 am.
The transmission can be found at qigong-am-zeller-see.de.
Film screening of the Flimclub Singen /Radolfzell at the Universum cinema “Change of a city”
The Singen/Radolfzell Film Club cordially invites you to the screening of “Veränderung einer Stadt” at the Universum cinema in Radolfzell.