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

About Radolfzell

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.

Safety
98
Relaxation
85
Nature
82
Romance
80
Families
78

Top 4 highlights in Radolfzell

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Mettnau Peninsula

Nature reserve with spa park, beach bath, and birdwatching station — a green oasis on Lake Constance.

2

Lakeshore Promenade

Spacious lakeside promenade with concert shell, lake access, and views of the volcanic cones of Hegau.

3

Cathedral of Our Lady

Gothic cathedral in the city center with a treasury and relics of the three householders.

4

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

Best time to travel for Radolfzell

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?

Average costs per person per day

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Budget

45-75 EUR: vacation apartment, free lakeshore, beach bath 4 EUR

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

90-140 EUR: lakeside hotel, boat trip, Hohentwiel, restaurant

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

200+ EUR: spa hotel on the Mettnau, gourmet menu, private tour

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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4 travel tips for Radolfzell

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.

Food & drink in Radolfzell

These specialties you must try!

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
Suitable for:Lake ConstanceMettnauOld TownHegauVolcanoesLakeNatureSpa

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