Kapellbrücke
Lucerne, Switzerland

Kapellbrücke

Type: bridge / history

A wooden pedestrian bridge from the 14th century, the oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe and a symbol of Lucerne. It stretches across the Reuss river and is adorned with a series of 17th-century historical paintings beneath its roof. At night it is illuminated and offers an unforgettable sight.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Free access throughout the day and night. Arriving in the early morning is recommended for photography without crowds.

Parking nearby

Parkhaus Kantonalbank

Parkhaus Kantonalbank

Open 24 hours garage/underground 262m to the landmark

Address: Blumenweg 6003, Luzern

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +41 41 206 20 03

KKL Bahnhof-Parking

KKL Bahnhof-Parking

garage/underground 296m to the landmark

Address: Bahnhofplatz 1, Luzern

Bahnhofparking P1+P2

Bahnhofparking P1+P2

Open 24 hours garage/underground 300m to the landmark

Address: Bahnhofplatz 1, Luzern

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +41 41 210 17 12

Parkhaus Schweizerhof

Parkhaus Schweizerhof

Open 24 hours garage/underground 338m to the landmark

Address: Schweizerhofquai 3, Luzern

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +41 41 410 04 10

Parkhaus Kesselturm AG Luzern

Parkhaus Kesselturm AG Luzern

Open 24 hours garage/underground 431m to the landmark

Address: Burgerstrasse 20, Luzern

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +41 41 410 31 17

Recommended restaurants

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Mr. Pickwick Pub Luzern

Mr. Pickwick Pub Luzern

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.30 2507 reviews 50m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

bar €€ recommended

Address: Rathausquai 6, Luzern

Phone: +41 41 410 59 27

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:45–23:00 Tuesday: 11:45–23:30 Wednesday: 11:45–23:30 Thursday: 11:45–00:00 Friday: 11:45–00:00 Saturday: 11:45–00:00 Sunday: 11:45–23:00
Ristorante Da Ernesto

Ristorante Da Ernesto

Open until 22:30
⭐ 3.90 1929 reviews 70m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Rathausquai 11, Luzern

Phone: +41 41 410 17 44

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:30–22:30 Tuesday: 11:30–22:30 Wednesday: 11:30–22:30 Thursday: 11:30–22:30 Friday: 11:30–22:30 Saturday: 11:30–22:30 Sunday: 11:30–22:30
Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern

Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern

Open until 00:00
⭐ 3.90 2599 reviews 134m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

€€€ recommended

Address: Kornmarkt 4, Luzern

Phone: +41 41 410 36 50

Opening hours:

Monday: 09:00–00:00 Tuesday: 09:00–00:00 Wednesday: 09:00–00:00 Thursday: 09:00–00:00 Friday: 09:00–00:00 Saturday: 08:00–00:00 Sunday: 09:00–23:00
Confiserie Bachmann - Schwanenplatz

Confiserie Bachmann - Schwanenplatz

Closed
⭐ 4.40 1895 reviews 250m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

pekara €€ recommended

Address: Schwanenplatz 7, Luzern

Phone: +41 41 410 91 44

Opening hours:

Monday: 07:00–19:00 Tuesday: 07:00–19:00 Wednesday: 07:00–19:00 Thursday: 07:00–21:00 Friday: 07:00–20:00 Saturday: 07:00–20:00 Sunday: 09:30–20:00
Pacifico - Mexican Cantina & Bar

Pacifico - Mexican Cantina & Bar

Open until 02:30
⭐ 4.10 1843 reviews 290m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

bar €€ recommended

Address: Pilatusstrasse 15, Luzern

Phone: +41 41 226 87 87

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:30–14:00, 17:00–00:00 Tuesday: 11:30–14:00, 17:00–00:00 Wednesday: 11:30–14:00, 17:00–00:00 Thursday: 11:30–14:00, 17:00–00:00 Friday: 11:30–14:00, 17:00–02:30 Saturday: 12:00–02:30 Sunday: 17:00–00:00