General information
The Matthäuskirche (St. Matthew’s Church) was the first Protestant church in Central Switzerland. It was built in 1860-1861 in neo-Gothic style according to plans designed by Ferdinand Stadler. Richard Wagner married Cosima von Bülow here on 25 August 1870 (his second marriage).
Arrival | Parking Facilities
The Matthäuskirche, which is also known as City Church, is located in the Old Town, on the corner of Hertensteinstrasse/Seehofstrasse, behind the Hotel Schweizerhof.
Arrival by train & bus
Bus lines 1 and 2 and others lead from Lucerne’s main train station to the "Schwanenplatz" stop, from whence it is only a few minutes' walk to the church. You can arrive at the main train station in Lucerne via numerous train connections as well as various bus lines. Take advantage on a 40% discount on public transport to Lucerne. You can find more information here: see SBB special offer.
Arrival by car
If you arrive by car, the parking garage "Schweizerhof" is available. The parking garage is only a one-minute walk from the Matthäuskirche. Please note that this is a metered parking garage with a limited number of parking spaces. You can find all parking garages in the city of Lucerne in the following link: see overview.
Wheelchair Seeting
The Matthäuskirche is wheelchair accessible. You will find a ramp on the side of the church building facing Migros. A WC is located in the foyer of the church.
ACCESS TO VENUES | LATE ADMISSION
The concert box office in the entrance area of the church opens one hour before the concert begins. Admission to the church venue begins 20-30 minutes before the start of the concert.
Gastronomy
In Lucerne
Within walking distance of all event venues you can find a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and cafés. The Lucerne Tourism office will gladly assist you in making your selection. Overview of Lucerne Tourism