The problems of young people in Radolfzell are apparently repeated from generation to generation. In particular, the desire for a meeting point in the city center has seemed to be a Herculean task for young people for decades. More than 50 years ago, a group of young people took the initiative into their own hands and used a derelict house on Gerbergasse as a meeting place.
From 1969 to 1980, the “organ organ” was probably the meeting place par excellence for all young people who were interested in politics. A group of former operators and guests still exists today. In 2019 they celebrated a big party, which alumni came from all over the world. The building itself was demolished in the 1980s. The occupation of the former fire station on today’s Untertorplatz followed, culminating in a police evacuation.
Young people are still looking for a space for themselves
Since then, the young people in Radolfzell have basically been looking for accommodation in the city center where they can meet in a self-governing manner. The wish is still there. After all, there is the youth council, which is in contact with the political representatives in the city. A meeting point, as one would like it to be, is not in sight. A donation of 2000 euros from the former organ grinder operator and guests is now to form the basis for a future facility.
At least that’s how the hurdy-gurdy veterans would like to know that the money they earned as entrance fees at their festival was used. In addition, they are ready to provide help and advice when it comes to finding and implementing the meeting point. “I see several possibilities,” said Hans-Joachim (Hotte) Schiller, who ran the hurdy-gurdy himself as a host at times, when the money was handed over to the youth council.
The donation was gladly accepted there, even if a meeting place has not yet been set up in the city. The main thing is that it doesn’t take another 50 years to find a suitable location in the city.