About this venue
KKL Luzern - Luzernersaal is one of the most versatile venues within the renowned KKL Luzern Culture and Convention Centre, an architectural work by Jean Nouvel. The Lucerne Hall is positioned between the complex's distinctive water channels and connects to a light-filled foyer opening directly onto Europaplatz. The hall provides approximately 1,127 m² of event space and a stage of around 180 m² and, depending on the configuration, can accommodate up to 2,044 visitors, making it suitable for concerts, shows, congresses, presentations, gala dinners and other large-scale events.
The interior is designed around flexibility, allowing seating, stage and audience areas to be adapted to the requirements of individual events. A flexible stage and professional sound, lighting and multimedia infrastructure support a wide range of productions, while the spacious foyer provides convenient areas for arrival, gathering and movement before and after an event. KKL Luzern also includes food and beverage venues, allowing cultural and business programmes to be combined with additional services within the same complex.
The venue is located at Europaplatz 1, Lucerne, Switzerland, immediately next to the city's main railway station. Only a few steps separate the platforms of Lucerne railway station from KKL Luzern, while bus services stop around the station square. Visitors arriving by car can use the underground parking beneath KKL Luzern, where lifts from parking areas 1 and 2 provide direct access to the building. For a broader overview of transport and getting around Lucerne, the city information further down the page provides additional context.
About the city
Lucerne (Luzern), a jewel in the heart of Switzerland, is not only a postcard scene of lake and mountains, but also a city that naturally stands out as a stage for top-tier events. Its elegant atmosphere, compact city center, and steady pulse of cultural and sporting life make everything feel “within easy reach,” so a concert or match can effortlessly become a complete city experience.
One of Lucerne’s greatest strengths is its well-planned traffic system and reliable public transport. The city routes of Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern (VBL) link key districts and access points, with Bahnhof Luzern as the main hub, the primary railway station by the lakeside. If you arrive by air, the most common choice is Zurich Airport (ZRH), from which rail travel onward to Lucerne is straightforward; in practice, that means simple transfer options and clear connections to arenas and stadiums, whether you travel by public transport or by car.
When the stage lights go down, Lucerne offers a “tourism bonus” that requires no advance planning. Stroll through the old town Altstadt, cross the legendary Kapellbrücke, and follow the promenades along the Reuss and the shores of Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee). For a quick look at the city’s iconic sights, there are the Löwendenkmal and panoramic viewpoints along the Museggmauer—perfect for rounding out the evening before heading back, or as a calm lead-in to your event day.
