Wooden bridge diagonally over the river Reuss. The chapel bridge has some beautiful paintings dating back to 17th century. Some were damaged in the fire of 1993. It has the water tower in the centre. Lots of stunning views from different parts of the bridge. Many tourists but did become less busy in the evening. Beautiful fresh flowers line the bridge. Many places nearby to eat and relax

Amazing old wooden bridge crossing the river. You can see where the old bridge - saved from the fire, ends & the new structure starts. Make sure you look up as there are many great frescos on the roof struts depicting historic scenes. The flowers along the outside of each side were beautiful.

Aside from the Dying Lion Monument, this is the must see of the visit to Lucerne. Some parts are affected by a fire incident. Otherwise adjustments had already been made. Nice to see art works at the ceiling while crossing it , not just going over it.

The Chapel Bridge in Lucerne is an iconic landmark. The combination of the wooden bridge, the Water Tower & the picturesque backdrop of Lake Lucerne & the mountains creates a truly magical & picturesque setting. The historic significance of the bridge, which dates back to the 14th century, adds to its charm. Walking across the bridge allows you to take in the beautiful views & appreciate the intricate paintings on the interior.

The beautiful chapel bridge or “Kapellbrucke” still providing pedestrians the ease of crossing the Reuss river in Lucerne is a fascinating piece of engineering. The foot bridge with its hood or canopy running the entire length had beautiful paintings on triangular boards incorporated to the roof structure that depicted events that took place in ancient past in this city. It was unfortunate to hear that only a few dozen of the originals have been able to be restored after the fire that has occurred a few decades ago destroying many of them. We were glad that we had the opportunity to visit this oldest surviving wooden truss bridge in the world and admire its paintings. It was like walking along a corridor of a museum enjoying the paintings, architecture, live floral décor all along the sides of the bridge and the river scene.

This beautiful landmark of Luzern is the top photo subject for anyone coming to Luzern. The timber bridge had a fire in 1993 & only the two bridgeheads and the water tower were saved. Nevertheless this still looks like it is more than 600 years old. some original paintings were saved & being displayed as we walked along the bridge. Other parts of the bridge were rebuilt. It is highly recommended to come here both during the day & night to enjoy the different day & night views which are all stunning.

Definitely a must-see sightseeing in the beautiful Lucerne’s Old Town. Walking along that bridge brings you to the old ages. You can picture people walking on that bridge decades ago. Some of the paintings have survived the fire. It is really impressive that a wooden structure like that could survive for so long.

The Chapel Bridge has received a lot of publicity and it is very interesting. The paintings on the rafters are limited, most removed or burned. HOWEVER, the "other " wooden Bridge about a 2 minute walk further downstream, has many more paintings...and I found them even more interesting with the symbolic skeletons.

Its a historic bridge,may be the oldest wooden bridge of Europe..A beautiful old covered bridge is well-maintained, picture-perfect, with flowers on both sides from beginning to end. It’s one way to cross Lake Lucerne from one side of the city to the other and is a lovely location for picture taking. A major landmark of the city of Lucern. Visiting it is a must!

Be sure to cross Lucerne’s famous pedestrian bridge Chapel Bridge (Kappelbrücke), a 669-foot wooden footbridge and over the Reuss River with a stone Water Tower dating back to the 12th-century. It is the oldest covered wooden bridge in the world and the most photographed monument in Switzerland. It is decorated with flowers and interesting paintings inside that narrate the history of Lucerne and Switzerland. The gaveled roof is modern construction after the fire in 1993. With a great view of Chapel Bridge, it is fun to enjoy cheese fondue at one of the charming waterfront restaurants along the river. Fondue is a melted Swiss cheese dish served in a pot over a heated lamp and eaten by dipping bread into it. While in Lucerne you should also try Rosti, a typical Swiss dish for lunch or dinner made from grated potatoes that are fried crispy and golden brown and can be served with bacon, cheese, or eggs.