KKL Luzern

The story

The KKL (Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Luzern) was designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel. The concert hall opened in 1998 and the whole building was finished in 2000. Its thin roof stretches about 45 metres out over the lake, and water channels flow right into the building. The concert hall is famous worldwide for its acoustics and is home to the Lucerne Festival every summer. Stand under the roof and look back at the old town: that is where you are heading next.

Key facts

• Designed by Jean Nouvel; concert hall opened 1998, building completed 2000.
• The roof cantilevers about 45 m over the lake.
• The Kunstmuseum Luzern, the city's art museum, is on the top floor.

Good to know

The public areas outside are free; concerts and the art museum are paid.