Lucerne is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is rich in sights and attractions. In addition to the world-famous Chapel Bridge and the water tower, the Musegg Wall, the Jesuit Church, the Chaff Bridge, the Lion Monument, the KKL Culture and Congress Center and a variety of other sights characterize the cityscape of Lucerne. The best way to explore Lucerne is on foot.
We walk along the city's bridges:
1. Rathaussteg 01:45
It is an extremely decorative passage that leads to the magnificent town hall and the old town.
It is pedestrian-only and has finely wrought iron side walls, belying its relatively modern unveiling in 1961. It was a replacement for a much older transition.
2. Reuss Bridge 06:15
There are chairs on the bridge where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful view of the river and Chapel Bridge
3. Chaff Bridge 11:45
Famous wooden bridge in Lucerne: The Spreuerbrücke, located a little further downstream. And although it is less well-known than the world-famous Chapel Bridge and is slightly shorter, it is in no way inferior to its big sister. It is called the Chaff Bridge because the chaff from the city mills, i.e. the grain waste from threshing, was thrown over the edge of the bridge into the Reuss. The southern half of the bridge, built in 1408, stands at right angles to the Reuss, the northern half at an angle to it. Like the Chapel Bridge, the Spreuer Bridge also features an impressive cycle of paintings. Painted by Caspar Meglinger between 1625 and 1635, they impressively bear witness to a very popular theme in the Middle Ages: the Danse Macabre. The images remind the viewer that death is omnipresent and affects everyone, regardless of their position in life. Another eye-catcher on the Spreuerbrücke is the chapel built into it with motifs and figures from the cycle of the church year.
4. Chapel Bridge 29:00
Length: 205 meters (originally 279 meters)
Number of paintings: 62 on the bridge, some of them partially burned (originally 158)
It is not for nothing that the world-famous wooden bridge is Lucerne's most photographed excursion destination and is valued by visitors and locals alike. Together with the water tower, the bridge shapes the cityscape like no other attraction. The Chapel Bridge today connects the Lucerne Theater on the south bank of the Reuss with the St. Peter's Chapel on Rathausquai and leads past the water tower. No one would have wished for the destruction that shocked world public opinion.
On the night of August 18, 1993, a large part of the Chapel Bridge caught fire. Only the two bridgeheads and the water tower could be saved. The rest of the bridge was rebuilt in a record time of eight months, so that the "new" Chapel Bridge could be reopened on April 14, 1994. Never before has Central Switzerland experienced an event like this, which happened to the landmark of an entire country and touched so many people around the world. Ultimately, the Chapel Bridge - an incredible 650 years old - not only served as a pedestrian bridge in its beginnings, but also as part of the city fortifications. The bridgeheads were the chapel on the right bank and the now disappeared Freienhof on the left bank. Seen from the air, the Chapel Bridge and Spreuer Bridge seem to connect the city.
The defiant yet beautiful water tower was built in front of the Chapel Bridge around 1290-1300. With its octagonal shape and 4.4-5 meter long sides, the structure is unique. The tower has a circumference of 39 meters and a height of 34.5 meters. During its 700 years it served various purposes. As an observation post you could monitor the comings and goings of ships in the city bay. It was part of the seaside city fortifications next to the Hofbrücke and Kapellbrücke. From the 14th century onwards it was used as an archive several times. In 1919 the city archives were finally moved from the tower. It served as a cantonal treasury and a safe place for spoils of war. The tower was also used as a prison until the late 18th century. Prisoners had to sit on a gag and were lowered into the dungeon at the end of a rope, from which they only emerged after serving their sentence. Directly above the dungeon is the armory, which now contains an extensive weapons display courtesy of the Artillery Association.
Enjoy your magical walk in Lucerne!
Walk in a beautiful place.
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