Kunstmuseum Luzern - Ugo Rondinone - Cry me a River - Header © Stephan Altenburger

From Hotel Villa Maria to a cultural highlight in just a few minutes

Just 15 minutes away from a wide range of cultural activities

Lucerne offers a wide range of cultural activities, from museums and festivals to theater and cinema. Hotel Villa Maria is ideally located for exploring a wide range of cultural venues. The "Dietschiberg" bus stop is right outside the door and will take you to your destination in no time. Plus, thanks to the Lucerne Guest Card, you'll receive discounts at selected cultural institutions.

The Lucerne Culture Museum: Contemporary Art

The Lucerne Museum of Art, located on the top floor of the world-famous KKL, is a must for lovers of contemporary and modern art. Here you will find changing exhibitions by international and Swiss artists. After your visit, you can discuss your impressions over a coffee in the museum's own café and let your gaze wander over Lake Lucerne.

As a guest of Hotel Villa Maria you receive a 20% discount on the admission price.

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11 minutes to the art museum

Kunstmuseum Luzern - Ugo Rondinone - Lights © Stephan Altenburger

Lucerne Festival - Tschechische Philharmonie - Hrusa und Kanneh-Mason © Priska Ketterer

Lucerne Festival: world-class music on Lake Lucerne

The prestigious Lucerne Festival (LF) attracts music lovers from all over the world every year. With various programs, Lucerne is transformed into a stage for internationally renowned classical music. Concerts by top orchestras and soloists can be enjoyed in breathtaking acoustics at the KKL. Be sure to book your tickets early!

There is no discount for the LF, but as a hotel guest you can take part in the public KKL tour at a reduced rate.

(Image © Lucerne Festival / Priska Ketterer)

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To the KKL in 11 minutes

Lucerne Theater: three art forms under one roof on the Reuss

The Lucerne Theatre offers you a varied program of opera, drama and dance. From classical productions to experimental pieces – as a theater lover, you are guaranteed to find something to your taste here. The season 24/25 is entitled "from here" and the program includes works by Mozart, Virgina Woolf and Benedict Wells. Before or after the performance, it's worth visiting Restaurant Schlüssel, which is just a few minutes' walk from the theater.

As a guest of Hotel Villa Maria you receive a 20% discount on one theater visit per year (excluding special events).

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To the Lucerne Theater in 13 minutes

Luzerner Theater - Mord im Orient Express © Ingo Hoehn

Enjoy culture at a discount

As a guest of the Hotel Villa Maria in Lucerne, you will receive a digital guest card with many benefits before your arrival. You can also use it to travel free of charge by bus in the city center and reach all the cultural sites presented here.

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Verkehrshaus der Schweiz - Strassenverkehr © Verkehrshaus der Schweiz

Swiss Museum of Transport: The fascination of mobility

The Swiss Museum of Transport, just a 10-minute walk from Hotel Villa Maria, is the most visited museum in the country. Here you can experience the development of mobility up close – from historic locomotives to space technology. Interactive exhibitions, a planetarium and the largest movie theater in Switzerland will make your visit an unforgettable experience.

As a guest of Hotel Villa Maria, you receive 10% off admission to the museum and Swiss Chocolate Adventure.

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To the Museum of Transport in 10 minutes

Bourbaki Panorama: art, cinema and history all in one

The Bourbaki, right next to the Lion Monument, is a unique mixture of café, museums and cinema. The centerpiece is the 112-meter-long and 10-meter-high circular painting depicting the internment of the French Eastern Army in Switzerland in 1871 (Bourbaki Panorama). Arthouse films and documentaries are regularly shown in the in-house cinema. You will also find the Kunsthalle Luzern in the Bourbaki building.

As a guest of Hotel Villa Maria, you receive 20% off single admission to the Bourbaki Panorama.

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To the Bourbaki in 11 minutes

Bourbaki Luzern - Rundbild © Natalie Boo AURA

After your cultural day in Lucerne

Our hotel offers you modern rooms where you can stretch out and think about all you've seen and done during the day. Refreshing drinks are available in the free minibar in the hotel room, your nose will enjoy the Aqua dell'Elba care products in the shower, and your bed will be even more comfortable after an inspiring day.

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