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Chapel Bridge

A sight in Old Town, Lucerne, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Chapel Bridge in Old Town, Lucerne
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Why go

14th-century covered wooden bridge with painted panels and a water tower.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Lucerne, alongside 4 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Rathaus Brauerei and Lake Lucerne Navigation Company. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Old Town
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lucerne, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Rathaus Brauerei

    Brewpub under arcades on the river, with house beers and Swiss food.

    Drinks · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Lake Lucerne Navigation Company

    Historic paddle-steamer and motor boats across Lake Lucerne.

    Activity · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    KKL Luzern

    Jean Nouvel's concert hall with a huge overhanging roof over the lake.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Musegg Wall

    Medieval city wall with towers you can climb for rooftop views.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Wirtshaus Galliker

    Old-school inn serving Lucerne's Chügelipastete and Swiss classics.

    Food · 0.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Old Swiss House

    Restaurant near the Lion Monument known for tableside Wiener schnitzel.

    Food · 0.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Chapel Bridge is a stop on our Swiss Lakes by Rail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Lucerne

2 more curated sights in Lucerne. See the full Lucerne guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lucerne run from 5°C in January to 25°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Chapel Bridge itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Lucerne from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Lucerne weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Chapel Bridge, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Kapellbrücke, Luzern, Switzerland
Coordinates
47.05166, 8.30755
Destination
Lucerne, Switzerland

Chapel Bridge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Chapel Bridge?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Chapel Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Chapel Bridge?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Walk it early before tour groups.

Is Chapel Bridge free?

Yes, we list Chapel Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Chapel Bridge?

Chapel Bridge is at Kapellbrücke, Luzern, Switzerland, in Old Town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Chapel Bridge?

Chapel Bridge appears on Swiss Lakes by Rail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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