About Lucerne

The beautiful Swiss city located on Lake Lucerne is a popular tourist destination for its picturesque vistas, historic landmarks and surrounding mountains. The founding of the Monastery of St. Leodegar in the 8th Century led to the establishment of the City of Lucerne, which is German-speaking. Points of interest are Chapel Bridge, Old City Wall, Lucern Art Museum, Water Tower, The Glacier Garden, Bourbaki-Panorama, The Lion Monument, The Rosengart Collection and The Richard Wagner Museum.

Attractions around Lucerne

Chapel Bridge

One of the oldest covered bridges in Europe dates back to 1333 and is known as Kapellbruecke in its German-speaking home of Lucerne, Switzerland. Much of 669-foot Chapel Bridge located where Lake Lucerne meets River Reuss had to be reconstructed after a 1993 fire. There are magnificent 17th century paintings inside the bridge portraying the city's and country's history.

  • Chapel Bridge
  • Lion Monument

Best Tours & Things to Do in Lucerne

Near Lucerne

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