Holiday in Radolfzell
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to September (lake vacation), June (Householders' Festival), October (autumn colors in Hegau)
Budget/day
90-140 EUR: lakeside hotel, boat trip, Hohentwiel, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
Car from Stuttgart 2 h, from Zurich 1 h | Train directly to Radolfzell (Black Forest Railway) | Constance 20 km
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What makes Radolfzell special as a destination?
Radolfzell on the western Lake Constance is a lively small town with a historic old town and one of the most beautiful shorelines on the entire Lake Constance. The Mettnau Peninsula offers a unique nature reserve with spa and wellness services, while the old town invites you to stroll with its cathedral, marketplace, and winding alleys. The proximity to Hegau with its volcanic mountains and the Swiss border makes Radolfzell a versatile Lake Constance location.
What are the top highlights in Radolfzell?
The top highlights in Radolfzell include Mettnau Peninsula, Lakeshore Promenade, Cathedral of Our Lady, Hegau Volcanic Mountains.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Mettnau Peninsula
Nature reserve with spa park, beach bath, and birdwatching station — a green oasis on Lake Constance.
Lakeshore Promenade
Spacious lakeside promenade with concert shell, lake access, and views of the volcanic cones of Hegau.
Cathedral of Our Lady
Gothic cathedral in the city center with a treasury and relics of the three householders.
Hegau Volcanic Mountains
Conical volcanic mountains at the gates of the city — the Hohentwiel with its fortress ruins offers a grand panoramic view.
Hotels in Radolfzell
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Radolfzell?
The best time to visit Radolfzell is May to September (lake vacation), June (Householders' Festival), October (autumn colors in Hegau). Warm, 22-27°C, pleasant Lake Constance climate In winter: Mild, 0-5°C, calm winter atmosphere by the lake
Recommended travel time
May to September (lake vacation), June (Householders' Festival), October (autumn colors in Hegau)
Summer
Warm, 22-27°C, pleasant Lake Constance climate
Winter
Mild, 0-5°C, calm winter atmosphere by the lake
How much does a holiday in Radolfzell cost?
Budget travellers: 45-75 EUR: vacation apartment, free lakeshore, beach bath 4 EUR/day, mid-range: 90-140 EUR: lakeside hotel, boat trip, Hohentwiel, restaurant/day, luxury: 200+ EUR: spa hotel on the Mettnau, gourmet menu, private tour/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
45-75 EUR: vacation apartment, free lakeshore, beach bath 4 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
90-140 EUR: lakeside hotel, boat trip, Hohentwiel, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200+ EUR: spa hotel on the Mettnau, gourmet menu, private tour
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Radolfzell?
Car from Stuttgart 2 h, from Zurich 1 h | Train directly to Radolfzell (Black Forest Railway) | Constance 20 km
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Climb the Hohentwiel — the largest fortress ruin in Germany offers an Alpine and Lake Constance panorama.
Cycle around the Mettnau Peninsula — a flat, beautiful bike path.
Join the Householders' Festival in June — one of the oldest folk festivals on Lake Constance.
Take a boat from Radolfzell to Constance or Reichenau — day trips by boat.
What should you eat in Radolfzell?
Typical specialities in Radolfzell: Hegau whitefish — fresh Lake Constance fish, fried on potato-cucumber salad, Radolfzell whitefish — young whitefish, a seasonal delicacy in spring, Swabian onion roast beef — juicy beef with caramelized onions and spaetzle, Lake Constance apple wine — cider from regional orchards, tart-fruity.
These specialties you must try!
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