About this venue
Pilatus Arena is a modern multipurpose arena in Kriens, designed for sports events, concerts, conferences and larger live productions. With a capacity of up to around 4,500 visitors, it is a compact but high-impact venue that combines contemporary architecture, flexible seating layouts and a distinctive setting in the Mattenhof district.
Inside, the arena is built for events that depend on clear sightlines, balanced acoustics and smooth audience flow. Visitors can expect a comfortable indoor experience, practical entrances, food and beverage points, and hospitality areas that make the venue suitable for matches, concerts and corporate gatherings.
The arena is located at Am Mattenhof 3, Kriens, Switzerland. The entrance is reached easily by a short walk from Kriens Mattenhof station, while visitors arriving by car can use nearby garages and parking options around Mattenhof. For wider connections across the city area and planning movement before or after an event, the Kriens information below continues with useful transport context.
About the city
Kriens, a city in the canton of Lucerne in central Switzerland, is an excellent choice for visitors who want to combine events, sports, concerts and an Alpine atmosphere in one practical destination. Thanks to its immediate proximity to Lucerne, Kriens works as a quieter base for attending events in the wider urban area, while also offering its own character, good accommodation options and easy access to amenities. Kriens is especially attractive for travellers who want quick access to halls and stadiums, and after the event want to enjoy views of Pilatus, the lake and Lucerne’s historic centre.
The transport infrastructure makes a stay very simple. Local public transport is operated by VBL, or Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern, with bus connections to stations and districts such as Kriens Busschleife, Luzern Bahnhof and other important hubs in the agglomeration. Kriens Mattenhof railway station connects the city with the SBB and Zentralbahn network, while Luzern Bahnhof is the main railway hub for arrivals from other Swiss and international routes. For visitors arriving by air, Zürich Flughafen is often the most practical choice, with easy onward travel by train or a combination of trains toward Lucerne and Kriens. Thanks to this connectivity, reaching halls, exhibition areas and stadiums in the Lucerne area remains clear and convenient even for shorter stays.
Before or after a concert, match or other event, Kriens offers an excellent tourist bonus. Visitors can head toward Pilatus, walk through the quieter parts of the city or visit Museum im Bellpark, while central Lucerne is very close for exploring landmarks such as the Kapellbrücke, the River Reuss, the old town and the shore of Lake Lucerne. This combination of good transport, Alpine scenery and urban offerings makes Kriens a practical and pleasant destination for anyone who wants an event ticket to be only one part of a wider experience.
