Luzerner Holzbrücken

Chapel Bridge, Chaff Bridge and Court Bridge

Stories, pictures and background information on Lucerne’s unique cultural monuments
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Overview
Useful information for your visit
Dive in and find out about Lucerne’s wooden bridges
Overview
Kapellbrücke und Wasserturm
Hotspots
Hotposts
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Chapel Bridge
2
Chaff Bridge
3
Former Court Bridge
Hover over the Reuss
360° panorama of the Chapel Bridge
Step inside – here it is possible
360° panorama of the Water Tower
Background
An eventful history from the Middle Ages until today
For all readers who wish to find out more.
Background
Stories
An interesting look behind the scenes
These are some of the people who ensure that the bridges appear in their best light.
Stories
Background
The wooden bridges’ remarkable triangular paintings
Motifs from the bible and national history, patron saints and the Dance of Death decorate the picture panels.
Quiz
Test your knowledge about the wooden bridges
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Meet our bridge master Leo
Discover Lucerne's wooden bridges with AR functions, virtual tour or let bridge master Leo accompany you across the bridges.
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Get an insight into the water tower and lots of information or put bridges on your table in 3D
Take a virtual tour across the Chapel Bridge, explore the water tower and look down into the old dungeon.
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This is also a part of Lucerne’s famous wooden bridges

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Background
Energy generation at Mühlenplatz
Stories
Conserving the bats
Background
The Chapel Bridge’s devastating fire
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