Radolfzell

Germany

Radolfzell is a city in southern Germany in the Lake Constance Region about 20 km north-west of Konstanz and 10 km east of Singen.

Radolfzell was developed out of a monastery founded in 826 AD as a "cell" under Bishop Radolf of Verona.

  • tourist information office, Bahnhofplatz 2 (at the train station. open Mo-Fr 9.00 - 18.00 and Sat 10.00 - 13.00.

tourist information office, Bahnhofplatz 2 (at the train station. open Mo-Fr 9.00 - 18.00 and Sat 10.00 - 13.00.

  • Radolfzell city museum, Seetorstraße 3 (in the open area directly across from the train station. Tue-Sun: 10-12.30, 14-17.30. Thurs open late until 20.00. Mondays and holidays closed. Adults € 6, studends € 4, under 14 years free.
  • Minster. The relics of Radolfzell's patron saints (St.Theopont, St.Senesius and St.Zeno) are kept in this church.

Radolfzell city museum, Seetorstraße 3 (in the open area directly across from the train station. Tue-Sun: 10-12.30, 14-17.30. Thurs open late until 20.00. Mondays and holidays closed. Adults € 6, studends € 4, under 14 years free.

Minster. The relics of Radolfzell's patron saints (St.Theopont, St.Senesius and St.Zeno) are kept in this church.

  • Hang out at the lake. The lakeside has walking and cycle paths, a couple of restaurants, a beer garden, and a harbour.
  • Beach, Strandbadstraße 100 (on the Mettnau peninsula. Adults € 2, children 6 years and older € 1.30, under 6 free.

  • Carnival. The Radolfzell carnival takes place in the week leading up to Ash Wednesday, and includes events such as: "Hemdglonkerumzug" on Thursday where everyone dresses up in nightgowns and parades through down to chase out the ghosts of winter; a big street parade on Sunday; a "fool's fair" in the market place on Monday; burning of the giant straw Carnival man to finish things off on Tuesday.
  • Hausherrenfest. The third weekend in July is the feast of the patron saints of Radolfzell. There's a big festival at the waterfront on the weekend, and Monday morning citizens of Moos (across the lake) paddle over in flower-decorated boats for their annual pilgrimage.
  • Christmas market. The Christmas market is the first weekend in December. The main market place is filled with stalls selling mulled wine and food. There is live music.

Carnival. The Radolfzell carnival takes place in the week leading up to Ash Wednesday, and includes events such as: "Hemdglonkerumzug" on Thursday where everyone dresses up in nightgowns and parades through down to chase out the ghosts of winter; a big street parade on Sunday; a "fool's fair" in the market place on Monday; burning of the giant straw Carnival man to finish things off on Tuesday.

Hausherrenfest. The third weekend in July is the feast of the patron saints of Radolfzell. There's a big festival at the waterfront on the weekend, and Monday morning citizens of Moos (across the lake) paddle over in flower-decorated boats for their annual pilgrimage.

Christmas market. The Christmas market is the first weekend in December. The main market place is filled with stalls selling mulled wine and food. There is live music.

Hang out at the lake. The lakeside has walking and cycle paths, a couple of restaurants, a beer garden, and a harbour.

Beach, Strandbadstraße 100 (on the Mettnau peninsula. Adults € 2, children 6 years and older € 1.30, under 6 free.

  • Market. 07:00 - 14:00. Market days are Wednesday and Saturday.
  • Downtown shopping. The old section of town, in the pedestrian zone, is full of stores.
  • Seemaxx factory outlet, Schützenstraße 24. Mon-Sat: 10:00 to 19:00.

Market. 07:00 - 14:00. Market days are Wednesday and Saturday.

Downtown shopping. The old section of town, in the pedestrian zone, is full of stores.

Seemaxx factory outlet, Schützenstraße 24. Mon-Sat: 10:00 to 19:00.

  • Sonnenklar bistro, Josef-Bosch-Str.9, +49 7732-4505. 11:30 - 14:00. This bistro in the back of the Sonnenklar health food store serves organic, vegetarian meals. The menu changes every day. There are always about 5 or 6 options. approx € 7.

Sonnenklar bistro, Josef-Bosch-Str.9, +49 7732-4505. 11:30 - 14:00. This bistro in the back of the Sonnenklar health food store serves organic, vegetarian meals. The menu changes every day. There are always about 5 or 6 options. approx € 7.

  • The Black Forest (Schwarzwald) in Germany is about 2 hours away by train or 1.5 hours by car.
  • Other cities and towns on Lake Constance. Especially recommended are Konstanz, Meersburg, Lindau and Bregenz.
  • Stein am Rhein
  • See the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen
  • Reichenau Island

See the Rhine Falls in [[Schaffhausen]]