Radolfzell celebrates the legendary home side festival: tradition and fun!

Radolfzell celebrates the legendary home side festival: tradition and fun!

Radolfzell am Bodensee, Deutschland - A fixed date for the Radolfzeller is getting closer: the home owner festival, a highlight in the annual calendar, celebrates an almost 300-year tradition this year. On the third weekend in July, specifically from July 18 to 21, 2025, the festival is celebrated in honor of the patron saint Theopont, Senesius and Zeno. The historical occasion goes back to 1725 when Bishop Radolt von Verona brought the relics of Theopont and Senesius to Radolfzell. Later, in 1052, the relics of St. Bishop Zeno were added. Radolfzell developed into an important place of pilgrimage in the Lake Constance area and the festival became a fixture in the city's calendar of events, which also promotes the feeling of home suedkurier.de href = "https://kultubuero-radolfzell.de/veranstanung/hausherrenfest-3/"> Kulturbuero-radolfzell.de , Bodenseewest.eu .

The preparations for the festival are already in full swing. The first program item will take place on Friday, July 18, with a children's procession of the Roman Catholic parish of St. Radolt in the city center at 5 p.m. On Saturday, July 19, visitors can look forward to a show exercise by the Radolfzeller aid organizations from 3 p.m. on the exhibition center, followed by a gala concert by the Radolfzell youth wind orchestra at 8:15 p.m.

The program in detail

on Sunday, the festival day, the day begins at 9 a.m. with a high in the market square, followed by a procession through the city center. From 12:30 p.m., the festival starts on the water promenade, where culinary stands from various clubs are waiting for the guests. The evening culminates in a festive evening at the concert sail, which is celebrated at 8 p.m. with an impressive fireworks, a seedfile and a gondola.

Monday, as a traditional highlight, offers the Mooser water procession. This tradition, which originated in 1796, has been celebrated for more than 200 years. The pilgrims rowed from Moos to Radolfzell in flower -ranked boats, where they are warmly welcomed by city representatives, clergy, a traditional costume group and the city chapel.

a festival for all senses

Culinary is also offered a lot at the home side: the city chapel provides the necessary refreshment with cool drinks and hearty fish crispy, while FC Radolfzell and the Böhringer Musikverein on the mole have bratwurst and drinks. Other stands, for example from Wäschbruck, the Alevi Cultural Association and the BSV Nordstern, will also enrich the festival and ensure that there is something for every taste.

The journey to this festival can be done relaxed by train, because the train station is located directly on the festival mile. Cyclists in particular can enjoy the event without a large car park, as the parking facilities in the city center are limited. If you are traveling by car, you will find seats in the heart area and in the trade fair parking lot. However, it should be mentioned that Karl-Wolf-Straße is cordoned off during the festival and will only be passable.

For the safety of the visitors, security controls are intended for access to the festival mile. Pocket controls by security forces are also expected. In the festival area, carrying bicycles or dogs is not permitted to ensure a smooth process.

The home artist festival with its mix of tradition and modern flair is one of the most beautiful opportunities to experience the way of life in the region and to enjoy a piece of local history. Many former Radolfzeller take the opportunity to return to their old homeland on these days and to celebrate together. It is a festival that brings people together and wakes up memories!