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Culture & surroundings

A stimulating location

Music, film, lectures, discussions and a beautiful library are all part of a varied cultural programme, which enriches our guests’ stays and ensures they never get bored. We are proud that time and again we are able to welcome interesting minds to give lectures at Sonnmatt. There is also lots to discover in the city of Lucerne. The free shuttle bus takes you to the heart of the cultural city of Lucerne in no time.

Lucerne & surroundings Weekly programme Seasonal programme
LILU Festival of Light Lucerne

LILU Festival of Light Lucerne

At the start of every year, Lucerne becomes a beacon of light. The next LILU festival will take place from 15 to 25 January 2026.

Photo © Laila Bosco

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Seasonal programme

Seasonal programme

We release a brochure three times a year detailing the highlights of the season at Sonnmatt Lucerne. We would be happy to send the programme to your home.

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Lucerne & surroundings

Rosengart Collection Museum

Rosengart Collection Museum

Rosengart Collection Museum

A centre for classical modernism: alongside Picasso and Klee, classical modernism is represented by important artists and unusual works of high artistic quality in the Rosengart collection.

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Lucerne Art Museum

Lucerne Art Museum

Lucerne Art Museum

With ambitious international temporary exhibitions, Lucerne Art Museum is one of the most important art museums in Switzerland.

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Swiss Museum of Transport

Swiss Museum of Transport

Swiss Museum of Transport

The Museum of Transport brings alive the development of transport and mobility by road, rail and water in exciting and varied ways. It also covers air and space travel. Visitors can enjoy more than 3000 objects, simulators, multimedia shows and interactive exhibitions across around 20,000 square metres.

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Lucerne cabaret theatre

Lucerne cabaret theatre

Lucerne cabaret theatre

Lucerne’s cabaret theatre, with its first-rate, colourful cabaret programme, is a classic part of the cultural life of central Switzerland. Over 200 artists from the worlds of theatre, cabaret, music, literature and dance grace the stage every year.

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Lucerne Theatre

Lucerne Theatre

Lucerne Theatre

Lucerne Theatre is the only professional multi-disciplinary theatre in central Switzerland (musical theatre, drama, dance, puppet theatre). It intends to inspire its audiences, show artistic works and, when doing so, appeal to as many new groups of people as possible. As a “discovery theatre”, it has a clear focus on innovation, remembrance and entertainment.

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Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne

Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne

Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne

The Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne (KKL Lucerne) is the work of Parisian architect Jean Nouvel and combines outstanding architecture, culture and cuisine. The concert hall, which has 1840 seats, is famous for its phenomenal acoustics. The view of the lake and old town from the two roof terraces is also impressive.

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Bourbaki Panorama

Bourbaki Panorama

Bourbaki Panorama

In the 19th century, before the invention of cinema, people had a huge appetite to see new things. Around the world, monumental circular panoramic paintings, like the Bourbaki Panorama, were created, which gave the public the illusion of being right in the heart of what was happening.

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Historic Museum Lucerne

Historic Museum Lucerne

Historic Museum Lucerne

The Historic Museum displays, collects, documents and presents items that show the cultural history and folklore of the area of the Canton of Lucerne and central Switzerland.

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Hans Erni Museum

Hans Erni Museum

Hans Erni Museum

Hans Erni (1909 - 2015) is one of Switzerland’s most popular artists with a great international reputation. With around 300 works spanning eight decades, the museum documents the many themes and techniques that he explored in his unique artistic life.

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Art at Sonnmatt
Art at Sonnmatt
Sonnmatt Lucerne is an artistic place. Throughout and around the buildings you can discover works from the Anliker Foundation for Art and Culture. The collection is one of the nation’s most important collections of Swiss art. You can obtain a catalogue detailing the works at Sonnmatt from reception.