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Radolfzell evening market

The Radolfzell evening market has been part of the summer atmosphere on western Lake Constance for many years. Every Thursday from 4 to 9 pm, the historic heart of Radolfzell’s market square is transformed into a cozy meeting place from the end of June to the beginning of September. Food and drink stalls provide moments of enjoyment and music is also on offer. Smaller bands, such as singer-songwriters, perform on the market stage.

The music program at the evening market

Combination “Experience old town & lake”

On the occasion of this year’s town anniversary, an exclusive
combination offer gives you the opportunity to combine an exciting guided tour through the
historic old town of Radolfzell with a relaxing boat tour on the white fleet on the
Untersee. Whether with family, friends or as a special
experience for two – these combinations offer you unforgettable
impressions and pure relaxation.

By showing your combined ticket at the Infopoint in the seemaxx Outlet
Center, you will receive a 10% discount coupon for
all participating stores for the respective day.

The city tour begins at 10:30 a.m. Afterward, you can take the boat from Radolfzell at 2:05 p.m. or 3:35 p.m. A round-trip tour takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. You cannot get off the boat during the trip.

Super combination “Radolfzell discovery tour”

On the occasion of this year’s town anniversary, an exclusive
combination offer gives you the opportunity to combine an exciting guided tour through the
historic old town of Radolfzell with a visit to the town museum and a relaxing boat tour with the white fleet on the
Untersee. Whether with family, friends or as a special
experience for two – these combinations offer you unforgettable
impressions and pure relaxation.

By showing your combined ticket at the Infopoint in the seemaxx Outlet
Center, you will receive a 10% discount coupon for
all participating stores for the respective day.

The city tour begins at 10:30 a.m. Afterward, you can take the boat from Radolfzell at 2:05 p.m. or 3:35 p.m. A round-trip tour takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. You cannot get off the boat during the trip. The City Museum is open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Lake Constance Hors d’oeuvre at sunset on the solar ferry HELIO

Enjoy a selection of three small, cold Lake Constance delicacies during your trip on the HELIO solar ferry. Whether with fish, meat, vegetables or completely vegetarian – the regionally inspired snacks make the relaxing trip across Untersee a special culinary experience. Indulge yourself and combine the unique view of the lake landscape with fine regional flavors. ️️

TheHELIO is a solar-powered catamaran that gives its passengers the feeling of gliding silently across the lake. Driven by the power of the sun, the ferry combines sustainable technology with a unique experience of nature.

As one of the largest solar-powered ships on Lake Constance, the HELIO delights numerous visitors every year. Enjoy the picturesque landscape of Untersee from a completely new perspective – calm, decelerated and in a very special atmosphere.

https://www.strandcafe-mettnau…

Scenic song recital

But the history of Radolfzell has so much to offer that you get slightly stressed during the brainstorming session: what should you focus on? You could play out scenes from the Heilig-Geist-Spital to the Mettnau cure. Or would you rather sing the praises of Viktor von Scheffel? What about the vineyards, the pub culture or the Ratoldus fountain? And Schiesser? Schiesser must definitely go in!

That’s why this time the ZellAkkorde are telling lots of little stories about the town. The focus is on rather unknown women whose fate is linked to Radolfzell. However, male personalities such as Victor von Scheffel and Jacques Schiesser also have their say and sing. Embedded in various Radolfzell locations and institutions. An exciting anniversary evening!

Directed by Anny de Silva & Waltraud Rasch. Musical direction / accordion: Gerhard A. Schiewe from Berlin.

When and where

Friday 15.05.2026 20:00 PREMIERE
Saturday 16.05.2026 20:00
Sunday 17.05.2026 17:00

Friday 16.10.2026 20:00
Saturday 17.10.2026 20:00
Sunday 18.10.2026 17:00

Theater Zeller KulturZentrum, Fürstenbergstraße 7a, Radolfzell

Admission

Admission fee: 20 euros. Depending on your financial means, other amounts are also possible at the box office. Free choice of seats

Tickets/reservations
www.zellerkultur.de / kartenbestellung@zellerkultur.de / 07732 89 02 48 5 (AB) and at all eventim advance booking offices.

Reading of the historical Lake Constance novel “Flüsterzeit” – Petra Palumbo

“Flüsterzeit – zwischen Herkunft und Sehnsucht” tells the moving story of the Manogg family over several generations. Rooted in the picturesque landscape between Lake Constance, Hegau and the Swabian Alb, the descendants wrestle with the shadows of the past and the challenges of an uncertain future. From the turmoil of the German Empire to the collapse of the Weimar Republic, personal destinies are interwoven with the great upheavals of the time. Between the southern German provinces and pulsating metropolises, the life of a family unfolds as they set out without denying their origins. A captivating novel about home, departure, loss and new beginnings and an impressive testimony to the times.

“Flüsterzeit – zwischen Herkunft und Sehnsucht” is the first historical novel by Petra Palumbo, who was previously known as a crime writer under the name Luzi van Gisteren. Petra Palumbo was born in 1973 in Singen am Hohentwiel and studied business administration before working for an international corporation in Munich for more than twenty years. She now lives with her family in Radolfzell on Lake Constance, where her father’s roots lie. Writing has been her passion since early childhood: the author wrote her first book at the age of 13. She has been teaching creative writing to young people and adults for many years, including at adult education centers and as part of literary education projects. She works professionally in marketing.

Please register:
museum@radolfzell.de
or
Tel. 07732/81-530 (Thu-Sun, 11am-5pm)

Anniversary Weekend with the Traditional Old Town Festival

It’s the highlight of the anniversary year in Radolfzell: On Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026, the big anniversary weekend will take place in downtown Radolfzell and along the lakefront. The date was chosen deliberately—because September 13 is historically documented as the anniversary of the death of the city’s founder, Bishop Radolt of Verona.

Anniversary Saturday – 48th Radolfzell Old Town Festival

On September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Radolfzell’s downtown will once again be transformed into a large festival area, serving as a gathering place for locals, guests, and visitors from across the region. For nearly 50 years, clubs, volunteers, restaurant owners, merchants, and cultural organizers have been working together to ensure the festival’s success.

Amid historic alleyways, the market square, and the lakeshore, visitors can enjoy music, art, culinary delights, entertainment, and historical attractions for the whole family. Throughout the day, a varied music program sets the mood on several stages and in various squares—ranging from brass band music, soul, and Latin to jazz and rock, as well as DJ sets featuring DJ Dennis Dorn on the market square stage.

There are also plenty of hands-on activities for children and teens, including acrobatic shows, bounce houses, a children’s carousel, water games organized by the youth fire department, the fire department’s traditional duck race on Kirchgasse, and a puppet show by the Sparkassen Puppet Theater on Gerberplatz. The children’s flea market on Fürstenbergstraße and Obertorstraße and the flea market on Teggingerstraße, along with arts and crafts, raffles, and store promotions, invite you to browse and discover. Various clubs and businesses from Radolfzell and the surrounding region will also be showcasing their offerings on Sankt-Johannis-Straße.

In this anniversary year, historical themes also play a special role: “time islands,” historical parades, a fashion show, and a medieval encampment featuring crafts and glimpses into life in times past bring Radolfzell’s history to life.

Anniversary Sunday—Festive Church Service and a Colorful Program

The festival Sunday, September 13, is all about history and faith. The day begins festively with a special Mass at 9:15 a.m. in the Cathedral of Our Lady. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., visitors can enjoy a varied program in the city center. Free guided tours of the city, the cathedral, and the city museum offer fascinating insights into Radolfzell’s history. The museum will open its doors with free admission, and the cathedral tower will also be open. On the market square, a colorful program featuring music, poetry, and dance will provide entertainment.

Münster

9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.: Eucharistic Celebration at the Cathedral of Our Lady

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Gala Concert featuring the Münsterbläser and soloists

Marketplace

Food and drink, stage performances, games for kids, and much more

Stage Program:

11:15 Report from Reichenau

12:15 p.m.: Radolfzell Dialect: Chatting and Small Talk

2:00 p.m.: Historical Fashion Show

2:45 p.m.: Fun dances for everyone to join in with the traditional costume group and the accordion orchestra

4:15 p.m.: Anniversary song to sing along to

Experience History

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Experience “time islands” and the town’s history in the Stadtgarten and at the Schützentorturm. Performers bring Radolfzell’s past eras to life and invite young and old alike to marvel, discover, and join in the fun.

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Medieval camp of the Free Imperial Knights of St. Georgenschild in Herzebad

12:30 p.m.: Cannon firing at the Concert Sail

4:00 p.m. Film screening by the Open-Air Theater from the 3. & July 4 at the Universum Nostalgia Cinema (free)

Guided Tours (Free)

11:00 a.m.: Guided tour of the cathedral

11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Cathedral Tower Open House

11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.: Guided city tours for children with Marie the Maid; meet in front of the City Museum

11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.: “In the Footsteps of Radolt” city tour; meet in front of the City Museum

11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.: Guided tour of the City Museum

1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Self-guided tour of Villa Schmal at Untertorplatz, Untertorstraße 13 and 13a

City center

2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Exhibition “So! Or Something Else? 1,200 Years of Radolfzell” at Villa Bosch

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: “ratoldescella – Radolfzell” exhibition at the City Museum (Free admission)

Gala Concert by the Münster Wind Ensemble and Soloists

To conclude the anniversary weekend, the Münsterbauverein is hosting a spectacular gala concert featuring ULF and the Münsterbläser on Sunday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Münster. Two world-class soloists have been secured for this concert: trombonist Uwe Schrodi, a native of Markelfingen, and trumpeter Reinhold Friedrich. With the participation of Reinhold Friedrich, one of the world’s leading trumpet virtuosos of our time, this concert promises to be a truly special musical treat. The program ranges from Hermann von der Reichenau to Johann Sebastian Bach and Richard Strauss. This special concert, held on the anniversary of the death of St. Radolt, the town’s founder, is organized by the Radolfzell Cathedral Building Association. Tickets are available at the rectory on Marktplatz and online at www.muensterbauverein-radolfzell.de.

The city of Radolfzell looks forward to your visit!

Special exhibition Stadtmuseum: Ratoldescella – Radolfzell

Radolfzell celebrates – and looks back on more than 1200 years of eventful history. To mark the town’s anniversary, the Radolfzell Town Museum will be showing the special exhibition “Ratoldescella – Radolfzell” from May 17, 2026.

The exhibition begins with the founding of the town of Radolfzell in 826 by Bishop Radolt of Verona. With the “Ratoldescella”, a first ecclesiastical settlement, he laid the foundation stone for today’s town. The presentation traces his life as a religious and political player in early medieval Europe – from Reichenau via Aachen and Rome to Verona. Historical views and reconstructions bring the old cityscape back to life. An interactive display of Heber’s map from 1708 shows many exciting details of the Radolfzell area during the Baroque period. At the same time, the exhibition also sheds light on the vanished Radolfzell, from the Hölle brewery to the “Café Achteck”, and commemorates people from Radolfzell who sought their fortune abroad. Their stories show how home lives on in memory.

The exhibition can be seen in the Radolfzell City Museum from May 17th. It invites all visitors to embark on a multifaceted journey through the past of the town on Lake Constance.

The city museum is open Thursdays – Sundays from 11.00 am – 5.00 pm.

Children’s holiday program in the city museum

In its anniversary year, the Radolfzell City Museum is offering a varied vacation program. In workshops, we play, paint and write like in the Middle Ages. We discover medicinal herbs, design dream cities and explore medieval depictions of saints. The detailed program can be found on the website of the Stadtmuseum.

Herbalism with a brush and microscope:

09.04.2026, 10-13 h, From 10 years

Radolfzell through the ages – I paint my town:

28.05.2026, 10-13 h, from 8 years

Preparation of a herbal ointment:

02.06.2026, 10-13 h, from 8 years

Playing like in the Middle Ages:

06.08.2026, 10-13 h, from 8 years

The saints in Radolfzell – painting with the hosts:

07.08.2026, 10-13 h, from 8 years

Painting and writing like in the Middle Ages:

29.10.2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., ages 8 and up

Registration is required for participation:

museum@radolfzell.de or Tel. 07732/81-530 (Thu.-Sun. 11.00-17.00).

International Summer Academy Radolfzell

Since 1994, the master classes have been attracting students from all over the world to the lake and have presented enthusiastic audiences with a series of performances.

Anke Dill, Gustav Rivinius and Florian Wiek, outstanding international musicians and renowned university professors, lead the masterclasses in violin, cello and piano. They traditionally open the academy with the lecturers’ concert on August 4 in the Christuskirche.

During the daily master classes in the following week, interested visitors can directly follow the honing of technique and interpretation and experience the young course participants and their results on various concert stages in a series of open-air and evening concerts.

The highlight of the summer academy is the final concert and award ceremony in the Christuskirche. This is followed in September by the conducting master class under the direction of Zurich professor Johannes Schlaefli. In this second part of the Summer Academy, which was offered for the first time in 2016, six selected conductors are given the opportunity to work on a highly demanding concert program with the Lake Constance Philharmonic Orchestra and bring it to the stage.

THE SUMMER ACADEMY AT A GLANCE

” Tue, 04.08.26, 7 pm: Opening concert of the lecturers
in the Christuskirche, Brühlstr. 5a, Radolfzell

” Wed, 05.08. – Wed, 12.08.26: open lessons in the master classes
for violin, violoncello and piano at the Radolfzell Music School,
Güttingerstr. 19. Admission free

” Fri, 07.08. – Tue, 11.08.26, daily at 7 pm: Open-air and evening concerts
by the students in the Christuskirche. Free admission

” Sat, 08.08. & Sun, 09.08.26, 10.30 am: Matinee concert at
Mettnausteg at the Strandcafé, Strandbadstr. 102. Free admission

” Wed, 12.08.26, 7 pm: Final concert of the students with
award ceremony in the Christuskirche. Free admission

” Mon, 14.09. – Sat, 19.09.26: Conducting master class