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Like this! Or differently? 1200 years of Radolfzell – Exhibition Villa Bosch

In the 1200 years of its history, Radolfzell has reinvented itself time and again – through
decisions that have shaped its community, opened up new paths and closed others.

To mark the anniversary, the exhibition looks back at history and ahead to the future.
What historical decisions have shaped Radolfzell and could things have turned out differently
? What challenges does the city of today face and what paths will it
take?

Under the title “Like this! Or different? 1200 years of Radolfzell”, the exhibition focuses on such
decisions in order to highlight possible pasts and possible futures. The result is
a unique exhibition experience that conveys knowledge, encourages reflection and promotes
social dialog.

The “Milchwerk” or the “Tanke”, the “Rathaus” or the “See” – in the rooms of the Villa Bosch
, visitors enter familiar places and rediscover them in surprising ways. What
would happen if Radolfzell had become a university town? What if the town had once again
become the site of a barracks? And what if the sinking lake level created a land connection
to Reichenau?


To the next 1200 years

The conclusion and highlight of the exhibition is a time capsule. For centuries,
people have been preserving messages for posterity, hidden in foundation stones, church spires or in
attics. They contain things of such great importance that they are intended 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?

At the interactive stations of the exhibition, visitors can contribute their own thoughts and wishes in a playful way
and actively participate in developing a vision for Radolfzell at
– at the end, they decide for themselves what should be included in the time capsule and preserved until the next anniversary at
.


City and universities

The exhibition is the result of a collaboration between the Radolfzell Cultural Office, the University of
Konstanz and the HTWG Konstanz. In the winter semester 2025/26, students of
History, Architecture and Communication Design conceived the exhibition and implemented it in the
summer semester.

The exhibition is the seventh project of the interdisciplinary cooperation “Mediale
Ausstellungsgestaltung”, which has repeatedly set innovative accents and has received many awards
.

The exhibition opens on July 31, 2026 in the Villa Bosch and can be seen until November 15.
The exhibition will conclude with the handover of the sealed time capsule containing the hopes and
visions of the people of Radolfzell – it will be opened at the next 1200th anniversary in 3226!

Villa Bosch is open Wednesday through Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Villa Bosch is closed on Monday and Tuesday!

Culture Night 2026

On Friday, October 2, 2026, creativity will once again be in the air in Radolfzell! At the 22nd Radolfzell Culture Night, art and culture enthusiasts can embark on a fascinating and varied journey of discovery through the city from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. This time, the Böhringen district will also be taking part. Mayor Simon Gröger will officially open the Culture Night at 5:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Church in Böhringen.

With over 80 participating artists, Culture Night 2026 offers a particularly diverse program. At numerous exhibition venues, artists from Radolfzell and the surrounding region will present their works, performances, and projects. From music, dance, and theater to literature and film, and on to painting, photography, sculpture, and craftsmanship, nearly every form of artistic expression is represented. Visitors are invited to experience art and culture firsthand and discover extraordinary exhibition venues. They can look forward to a special atmosphere, exciting encounters with the artists, and a city that, for one night, is entirely dedicated to art and culture. Participation in the Culture Night is free for all artists. The event is organized by the city’s Cultural Office.

Among the first-time participants this year is the theater club of the Friedrich-Hecker-Gymnasium. Under the title “Hecker-Act,” the students will present amusing scenes based on Carlo Goldoni’s comedy “The Servant of Two Masters” at the Evangelical Church in Böhringen
. The performance centers on the shrewd Truffaldino, who serves two masters at the same time, thereby setting off a chain of mix-ups and chaotic situations. The performance offers a preview of the full play, which will be staged at the Friedrich-Hecker-Gymnasium on October 21, 2026.

An Oasis of Experiences in the Former FORA Factory

The former Fora factory at
on Libellenweg, behind the Nahkauf, is being transformed into an oasis of artistic experiences. Amid factory halls, studios, and old factory buildings, a space will open up for Culture Night that many Radolfzell residents pass by every day—yet hardly know. Under the motto “FORA SUBKULTUR” and curated by Victoria Graf, the former FORA factory will become a vibrant hub for art, music, crafts, and social interaction for two evenings. Artists, musicians, creatives, and business owners invite you to discover the diverse spaces of the site. Open studios offer glimpses into current projects, while bands and solo artists provide the perfect soundtrack—and behind doors that are usually closed, exciting stories and surprising perspectives await. The FORA Factory epitomizes a vibrant subculture where creative work, craftsmanship, and everyday business life coexist side by side. Here, works of art are created alongside metal structures, event technology is developed, and new ideas for the neighborhood’s future take shape. If you’re curious about hidden places, creative people, and a special atmosphere away from traditional cultural venues, “FORA SUBKULTUR” is the perfect place for you.

Another highlight of the program is a group exhibition featuring several artists from Böhringen, organized by the Bleib e.V. association in the Böhringen barn. In addition to the theater performance, guests can look forward to a varied program of exhibitions and music at the Protestant Church in Böhringen.

Go on a journey of discovery in the city center

There’s also plenty to see and do in the city center. Artist Daniel Wolf is showcasing his wooden sculptures in the attic of the City Library (
), while the City Museum (
) is presenting a special exhibition—designed specifically for the Night of Culture—on the history of its past exhibitions. Another eye-catcher is Jan Klingenberg’s exhibition at Elsa’s Hairlounge at Schützenstraße 15. There, Klingenberg displays his extraordinary, homemade electric guitars. Using materials such as skateboards, stair treads, tin cans, records, wooden suitcases, and cigar boxes, he creates unique instruments that visitors can not only admire but also try out. Spontaneous jam sessions are expressly encouraged!

At Villa Bosch, which opens at 6:00 p.m. on this day, visitors can view the exhibition “So! Or Otherwise? 1,200 Years of Radolfzell” until midnight. In this engaging presentation, students from the HTWG Konstanz and the University of Konstanz invite visitors to rediscover Radolfzell’s history and take a look into the future. The central question is which historical decisions have shaped Radolfzell—and whether things could have turned out differently.

In addition, numerous other art and cultural venues in the city center invite you to explore and linger. All venues and participating organizations can be found in the Culture Night brochure, which is available in the downtown area and online at https://kulturbuero-radolfzell.de/kulturnacht.

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.

Admission is free.

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

Who was Radolt?

The exhibition “Who was Radolt?” deals with the questions of why and since when the school has borne its name. Together with the pupils, the historical background of Bishop Radolt, his work in Radolfzell and the naming of Ratoldus School are explored. The aim is to create a small exhibition about the life and work of Ratoldus and his significance for Radolfzell today. To this end, the pupils will get to know historical work and learn more about the town’s history. The knowledge gained will be presented in a portable permanent exhibition in the school building and shared with the wider school community with the help of information texts on the school website. The exhibition can be seen for the first time on Thursday, 18.06.2026, from 16.00 to 18.00 in the Ratoldus School building. The exhibition is inclusive and barrier-free.

Daycare entry Radolfzell: discover the city & arrive together

A community project of the Kita-Einstieg Radolfzell.

The open parents’ café as part of the “Kita-Einstieg Radolfzell” project cordially invites parents and their children to a
special afternoon: In a relaxed atmosphere
, families can get into
conversation over a cup of tea or coffee while the children play and make their first
contacts.
A special highlight awaits the participants at
afterwards – a child-friendly guided tour of
Radolfzell. Together they go on a journey of discovery through
the historic old town, explore special places and
experience the surroundings with new eyes. The campaign creates
space for encounters, orientation and community – a
nice step towards families arriving in Radolfzell.

Registration by 31.08.26 to kita-einstieg@web.de
(max. 25 participants)

Participation is free of charge.

(W)Places write history – connecting stories: writing and reading for everyone

For over three years, eight women who couldn’t be more different have been writing together regularly: the “Miteinander schreiben” group. The women meet twice a month at the TeggIn meeting point at Teggingerstraße 10 to get creative together. For their readings as part of the town’s anniversary celebrations, the writing group went in search of personalities who are important to Radolfzell. Her texts show how many ways you can approach Radolfzell and the people who live and lived here through literature.

The eight women will present the results of their work at three readings, each with new texts: Friday, June 12, 2 – 2:45 p.m. in Böhringen at Sägemühle 1 (outdoors) and Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the city library, Marktplatz 8. The reading in the multi-generation house will be accompanied by Christiane Hermann and Christina Bretzke on the accordion.

The project is a civic project sponsored by the city to mark the city’s anniversary. Thanks to the funding, the “Miteinander schreiben” group was able to hold various workshops under professional guidance: a theater pedagogy training course to train voice, expression and stage presence as well as workshops under the guidance of an experienced writing coach. The aim of the group is to experience the joy of writing together, to promote intergenerational dialog and to appeal to people of all ages and from different cultural backgrounds and to inspire them to write. Anyone interested is cordially invited to come to the group meetings. Info: Mehrgenerationenhaus der Diakonie, Tel. 7732 952786.

Anno 1926 “Radolfzell celebrates 1100 years”

In an exhibition, the Förderverein Museum und Stadtgeschichte Radolfzell e. V. presents 40 impressive impressions of the anniversary celebrations that took place in Radolfzell exactly 100 years ago. The historical glass plate photographs from the Moriell family’s picture archive provide a fascinating insight into the festivities and atmosphere of the town at that time. Thanks to targeted funding, the original glass plates have been restored and reproduced. The prints, which were then printed in large format, will be made available to the public in a free exhibition in the town library.

Opening hours:
Tue, Fri 12 – 6.30 pm
Wed 10 am – 5 pm
Thu 2 – 6.30 pm
Sat 10 am – 1.30 pm

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€

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

As part of the city’s anniversary celebrations and in collaboration with filmmakers Teresa Renn and Patrick Merkle, as well as Ana Baumgart and Daniel Franz from KFZ – Kunst für Zukunft, the 1st Film Festival is taking place in Radolfzell.

For three days, it’s all about big emotions and gripping stories on the big screen. To make this happen, the KFZ – Kunst für Zukunft (Friedrich-Werber-Str. 13+15 in Radolfzell) will be transformed into an unconventional movie theater.
Under the theme “F_YOU_TURE,” a total of eight feature films and documentaries will be screened. The films focus on the stories of children, teenagers, and young adults—with all their diverse life experiences, thoughts, and visions for the future. The organizer’s goal is to provide young people with a platform for creative expression.

The film screenings will be accompanied by Q&As with filmmakers, who will introduce their films in person. Panel discussions, readings, and a film workshop for young people round out the festival’s diverse program.

Tickets can be purchased online through Reservix

-> Reservix – Your Ticket Portal – Order Tickets from Reservix

and can be purchased at the Radolfzell Tourist Information Office (Seestraße 30, 78315 Radolfzell am Bodensee).

PROGRAM

Thursday, September 17

Friday, September 18

Saturday, September 19