Ratoldescella – Radolfzell: Special exhibition in the town museum
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.
Author of the event photo: Radolfzell town council
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 city museum.
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).
Author of the event picture: Stadtmuseum
Volunteer fair
You make the difference!
At the volunteer fair, committed associations and volunteer initiatives provide non-binding information about their offers and the many opportunities to volunteer in Radolfzell. Numerous interactive offers and activities for all ages invite you to join in and try things out.
The town of Radolfzell would like to support the already great commitment of the people of Radolfzell with this colorful day and offer a platform for even better networking of volunteers.
Free admission.
Author of the event photo: Radolfzell town council
Children’s and youth literature days
The Children’s and Youth Literature Days take place from November 15 to 18. There will be picture book readings, a reading day, workshops and much more for schoolchildren.
Information at: stadtbibliothek-radolfzell.de
Contact: bibliothek@radolfzell.de
Author of the event picture: City Library
Culture night
Every year on October 2nd, Radolfzell is transformed into a huge stage for the independent art and culture scene during the Culture Night.
The extensive program offers a variety of different events, including exhibitions of paintings, photographs and sculptures, music, dance, as well as literature, film and theater performances. The program takes place at various locations – from large conference centers to retail stores and small studios – so that visitors can be inspired by artistic performances throughout the city and its districts. This year, the anniversary will be celebrated artistically.
Author of the event photo: Sandra Jöhle Lichterloh Fotografie
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
Author of the event picture: Norbert Braun
Radolfzell 3226
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
Originator event picture: Homebase
The old Capuchin monastery – in transition between religion and secularization
The project is intended to present the history of the former monastery up to the present day in two dialogical phases.
1. early time: “Capuchin monastery – Weinmayerei”
12.06.26, 18.30-20 h
In conversation: Christof Stadler and Bernhard Mayer Christof Stadler, local councillor and historian, played a key role in the construction of the old Capuchin monastery. Bernhard Mayer, born on the upper floor of the former monastery. Until his retirement age, he and his brothers continued to run their father’s wine import company in the monastery building.
Author of the event photo: Archive Gelebter Dialog im alten Kloster e.V.
Break open my heart’
An interreligious reflection on setting out, being on the move and arriving in two stages Founded by Bishop Radolt of Verona in 826, the “Radolf Cell” is still a place of prayer in today’s “Cathedral of Our Lady”. It testifies to the courage to follow an inner impulse to move on and to trust that, wherever we are, the relationship with the divine, with our inner essence, will remain. In this respect, it is also an encouragement to fail, to follow the heart and the spirit. And it is always a step into the unknown, a step into the unknown – which is only meant to become home.
” 1st station: “Setting off” 17.07.26, 18.30 hrs
An interfaith prayer ceremony with representatives from different religions in the cathedral, followed by an interfaith exchange in the Friedrich-Werber-Haus – with musical interludes.
” 2nd station: “Being on the road & arriving” 24.07.26, 6 pm
An interreligious exchange in the Protestant church/ parish hall – with musical interludes.
Author of the event image: active dialog
48th Radolfzell Old Town Festival
Throughout the day at the Radolfzell Old Town Festival, visitors can browse and feast to their heart’s content at numerous arts and crafts and food stalls. Art lovers should not miss the Kunst-Plätzle directly next to the cathedral “Unserer Lieben Frau”. Exhibitors with artistic and handicraft skills would like to introduce visitors to their art here.
There is also plenty on offer for families: Experience has shown that the traditional children’s flea market alone is a big visitor magnet.
Further information on the program will follow in mid-2026.
Author of the event photo: Kuhnle+Knödler