Honorary citizenship is the highest distinction awarded by the city of Rastatt to people who have made a special contribution to the well-being of Rastatt and its citizens. The award is so exceptional that it should only be awarded very rarely and to outstanding personalities - as stipulated in the municipal regulations. Only the Lord Mayor and the members of the municipal council have the right to nominate candidates.
![Honorary citizen certificate. Photo: Gerhard Dinger Honorary citizen certificate](/site/Rastatt-Stadt/get/params_E-1646516091/3261809/Kachelbild_Ehrenb%C3%BCrger_Urkunde%40Gerhard%20Dinger.jpg)
Following corresponding resolutions by the municipal council, honorary citizenship was most recently awarded to the following individuals:
- Anselm Kiefer (2023) More info
- Prof. (ret.) Gunter Kaufmann (2019)
- Prof. Dr. Axel Ullrich (2001)
- Hermann Ganter (1999)
- Prof. Dr. h.c. Franz J. Rothenbiller (1991)
- Rudolf Katzenberger (1984)
- Dr. Richard Kunze (1983)
List of honorary citizens of the city of Rastatt since 1810 (PDF) (69 KB)
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List of honorary citizens of the city of Rastatt since 1810 (PDF) (69 KB)