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 Radolfzell in 826 by Bishop Radolt of Verona. With “Ratoldescella,” the first ecclesiastical settlement, he laid the foundation for the city as we know it today. The presentation traces his life as a religious and political figure in early medieval Europe—from Reichenau to Aachen, Rome, and Verona. Historical views and reconstructions bring the old cityscape back to life. An interactive presentation of Heber’s 1708 map reveals many fascinating details about the Radolfzell area during the Baroque period. At the same time, the exhibition also sheds light on the Radolfzell that no longer exists—from the Hölle Brewery to the “Café Achteck”—and commemorates people from Radolfzell who sought their fortune in foreign lands. 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.