Treibhaus Luzern

Treibhaus Luzern is a youth culture house at Spelteriniweg 4 in the Tribschen area of Luzern, in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, on the lakeside. It is aimed at ages 16 to 25 and combines concerts, a bar and a bistro under one roof, so it differs from most nightlife venues in the city because of its age focus. The programme leans alternative, with local, national and international acts, and parts of the building have a garden terrace that is used in warmer months. The atmosphere is relaxed, creative and informal, with a young audience, casual clothing and no dress code, and the crowd is made up mostly of teenagers and young adults rather than the mixed adult clientele of Neustadt bars. Visitors outside the target age range should check the venue's rules for individual events before going. Drinks are cheap, around CHF 5-10 (about $6-13 USD), which makes it one of the least expensive nights out in Luzern. Music follows the programme and is mostly alternative, with concerts as the main attraction, and the treibhausluzern.ch calendar lists acts and dates. The hours listed in an older tourism entry are Wednesday to Friday 1:30 PM to 12:30 AM and Saturday 2:00 PM to 12:30 AM, so the venue opens in the afternoon and closes earlier than clubs; because the listing is older, the current hours should be confirmed on +41 41 369 81 00. Cover charge is event-dependent, with concerts ticketed and some afternoons and evenings free. Reservations are not usually needed. Bottle-service and queue-skipping do not apply to this format, though popular concerts can sell out, so tickets are best bought in advance. The lakeside location is a short way from the centre, and late-night transport should be planned.