Otros Aires Electro-Tango in concert and Milonga Gato Negro

An extraordinary tango experience: the world-famous electro-tango band Otros Aires brings Argentinian flair to Radolfzell with their rousing mix of traditional tango sounds and modern electronic beats. The concert will be accompanied by professional tango dance performances. With an impressive performance and passion for the tango, guests can look forward to an unforgettable evening full of rhythm, emotion and South American temperament. The concert will be followed by dancing with Milonga Gato Negro.

From monastic medicine to modern pharmacy

From monastic medicine to modern pharmacy

Michael Dohm is a third-generation pharmacist and has been running the Scheffel pharmacy in Radolfzell since 1964. In his lecture in the old town pharmacy, the pharmacist with an interest in pharmacy history talks about the development of medicines from monastic medicine to modern pharmacy. The monastery island of Reichenau is home to the famous medicinal herb garden, modeled on the “Hortulus” by Abbot Walahfried Strabo from the 9th century, a treasure that extends far beyond the island’s borders. Monasteries were regarded as centers of medicine in the Middle Ages and into modern times. Monks collected medicinal plants, produced medicines and recorded their knowledge in herbal books. With the advent of universities, the wealth of knowledge became increasingly well-founded. How did things develop here? The first documented mention of a pharmacist in Radolfzell was in 1610/11 during the plague epidemic. Franz Zangerer opened his pharmacy on Seetorplatz in 1689. A privilege from the Viennese government assured him that the newly built half-timbered house would be the only pharmacy in Radolfzell for the rest of time. After his death, the pharmacy passed into the hands of the Bosch family, who held the privilege for almost 170 years. In 1908, the pharmacy was taken over by Albert Ehrhardt. His son Wilhelm founded the Scheffel Pharmacy in 1964 and was the last pharmacist in this time-honored patrician house, which today houses the town museum.

Wine tasting for over 70s connoisseurs

On the occasion of the 1,200th anniversary of the town, the Radolfzell Citizens’ Foundation invites all residents over the age of 70 to a wine tasting on October 22 at 6 pm. Cellar master Hans Rebholz will present his wines in the Zunfthaus.

The focus is on entertaining information about local winegrowing as well as enjoying and experiencing it together. The number of participants is limited to 75 people. The entrance fee is 5 euros. This includes a specially made, elegant wine glass.

Registration:
i.dreisbach@buergerstiftungradolfzell.de
or Tel. 07732/89 03 601

Culture night

Once a year, Radolfzell is transformed into a lively venue for art, culture and creativity: at the Culture Night, artists from the independent scene present a varied program throughout the town and its districts.

Whether fine arts, photography, sculpture, music, dance, literature, theater or film – the Culture Night brings together a wide variety of forms of expression and makes them accessible to all. From large venues to small studios and retail outlets, Radolfzell becomes an open cultural space that invites you to discover and linger.

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)

Inclusive sports and meeting weekend

A weekend full of movement, inspiration, exchange and fun together. Whether big or small, in a wheelchair or on foot, sporty or not: everyone who is open to new things is welcome! And also those who just want to have a look and are curious about how inclusion works. Everyone is cordially invited! There is a varied program to participate in and experience:
” The German Wheelchair Sports Association makes wheelchair driving a tangible experience for everyone.
” One highlight is the wheelchair soccer tournament, in which wheelchair users and pedestrians can take part.
” Various inclusive workshops such as circus, yoga and more.
” Information stands on the topics of inclusion and offers for people with and without disabilities with the opportunity to exchange ideas and network.
” An inclusive disco and various performances round off the program.

Arriving in Radolfzell?

Today, people from over 110 countries of origin live in Radolfzell. While some feel very connected to the city, others still experience invisibility, a lack of opportunities to help shape the city or even exclusion.

Am I from Radolfzell or Radolfzell? Am I German?
Am I Turkish? Am I both? Am I neither?

Belonging and identification are not only a question of citizenship and political participation opportunities, but also part of a cultural identification process that requires mutual respect and recognition.

The multi-part research and encounter project explores the question of how people with a history of migration and their descendants identify with the city of Radolfzell today. In four consecutive modules – storytelling project, city walk, dialog round and creative workshop – participants from different backgrounds and age groups come together to develop personal perspectives and common views. By combining different methods, the aim is to create a dialog between the generations, make cultural and social participation more visible and ideally provide impetus for various institutions.

The project is looking for people with a history of migration in Radolfzell (1st to 3rd generation) and from different backgrounds, school pupils and young people, senior citizens and people without a history of migration – as listeners and contributors. Social and cultural institutions in particular can act as venues for the dialog round and the creative workshop. A joint closing event is planned for November 2026.

Anyone interested in sharing their migration story can send an email to handan.aksuenger-kizil@univie.ac.at.

Radolfzell on the move

“Radolfzell in motion” transforms the market square into a lively sports arena where various stations are set up in the open air. Each station offers a different sporting challenge and is supervised by local clubs, which can thus present themselves to a wide audience. The clubs will also provide on-site catering. The marketplace becomes a meeting place where visitors can linger, watch and, above all, get active themselves – whether in friendly competition or trying out new disciplines. The requirements are deliberately designed so that all age groups and people with disabilities can participate equally and experience the fun of movement and community together.

DämmerShoppen – the Radolfzell city center becomes a catwalk!

The town is celebrating a big anniversary and so is the action group! To mark the 50th anniversary of the action group, Radolfzell’s town center will be showing its brightest side: at DämmerShoppen on 8 May 2026, the town center, the Zeller Zentrum, will be transformed into a large, open catwalk from 6 pm – lively, creative and full of surprises. Until late in the evening, the stores invite you to take a relaxed stroll – with special promotions, offers and small highlights for late shoppers. Whether it’s a glass of wine or a fine snack in between – the restaurants provide culinary delights during the shopping breaks and invite you to take a deep breath. An evening that shows how much life, style and community there is in our city!

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. In line with the school’s concept, care will be taken to incorporate inclusive elements into the exhibition. Follow-up projects can then be implemented at the school.