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 to a wide range of cultural activities

Lucerne offers a wide range of cultural activities, from museums and festivals to theater and cinema. The 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 receive discounts at selected cultural institutions.

Culture Museum Lucerne: Contemporary Art

The Lucerne Art Museum, 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 renowned Lucerne Festival attracts music lovers from all over the world every year. During various programs, Lucerne is transformed into a stage for world-class classical music. Concerts by top orchestras and soloists can be enjoyed in breathtaking acoustics at the KKL Lucerne. 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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11 minutes to the KKL

Lucerne Theater: three-section house 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 plays by Mozart, Virgina Woolf and Benedict Wells. Before or after the performance, it's worth visiting the 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 the 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 film theater in Switzerland 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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10 minutes to the Museum of Transport

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

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To the website of the cinema

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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 reflect on your impressions. Refreshing drinks are available in the free mini-bar in the hotel room, your nose will enjoy great Aqua dell'Elba care products in the shower and your bed will be even more comfortable after an inspiring day.

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