landmark
Mainau Island
A Mediterranean flower island on Lake Constance bursts with palms, butterfly house and a baroque palace garden.
17 km · about 20 min drive
EuropeGermanyBaden-Wurttemberg
Radolfzell
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe
About Radolfzell
Radolfzell is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gaienhofen, 23km from Meersburg Castle.
Radolfzell is in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, with about 32,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gaienhofen, about 7 km away.
Radolfzell am Bodensee (German pronunciation: [ˌʁaːdɔlfˈtsɛl ʔam ˈboːdn̩zeː], lit. 'Radolfzell on the Lake Constance') is a town in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located at the western end (Zeller Lake) of Lake Constance, approximately 18 km (11 mi) northwest of the city of Konstanz (Constance). It is theRead more
third largest town, after Konstanz and Singen, in the district of Konstanz.
It is situated in the Hegau region. The mouth of the river Radolfzeller Aach is located west of Radolfzell.
It is a well-known health care town (Mettnau-Kur). In 1990, Radolfzell was named the Federal Environment Capital City of Germany.
Where to Stay in Radolfzell
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Radolfzell.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Radolfzell.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Radolfzell?
Within an hour or so of Radolfzell: Mainau Island (17 km), Meersburg Castle (23 km), Rhine Falls (28 km), Autobau Erlebniswelt (37 km).
Are there any good drives near Radolfzell?
The nearest famous roads are Schwägalp Pass, Sattelegg Pass and Ibergeregg Pass.
Where is Radolfzell?
Radolfzell is in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, about 7 km from Gaienhofen.
Road trip
Drive to Radolfzell
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Radolfzell. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 31,734
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Baden-Wurttemberg
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 47.7419, 8.9710
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for GermanyTags
Worth the detour from Radolfzell
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Meersburg Castle
Germany's oldest inhabited castle overlooks Lake Constance from a vineyard terrace in a charming medieval old town.
23 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
Rhine Falls
Europe's largest plain waterfall, spanning 150 meters wide and 23 meters high near the town of Schaffhausen.
28 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Autobau Erlebniswelt
Racing driver Fredy Lienhard's supercar and motorsport collection in a former Romanshorn industrial plant on Lake Constance: Ferraris, Le Mans prototypes and Indy cars.
37 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen
The world's largest airship collection, in the Bauhaus harbour station of the town where the giants were built, including a walk-through, full-scale reconstruction of the Hindenburg's passenger quarters.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Zürich Zoo
Progressive Swiss zoo known for its Masoala Rainforest hall, a massive indoor tropical ecosystem.
50 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Zürich Old Town & Lake
Switzerland's largest city blending a medieval old town with trendy districts, all set along the Limmat River and the shores of Lake Zürich.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Appenzell
A colourful village in rolling green hills known for its painted wooden houses, direct democracy traditions, and the dramatic Alpstein range.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Radolfzell
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 60 kmSchwägalp PassThe road under the north face of the Säntis, ending at the cable car station. Green alpine pasture country rather than high rock.
- 69 kmSattelegg PassA low, year-round pass between the Sihl valley and Einsiedeln, a useful and pretty link rather than a challenge.
- 74 kmFeldbergThe Black Forest's highest summit at 1,493 m offers Alps-to-Vosges panoramas and a chairlift up to the windswept ridge.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Radolfzell.
Plan a trip around Radolfzell
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Radolfzell.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.