Spectacular old Swiss bridge crossing a river in Luzern. In its center there is a wood chapel…read more Review: 5

This old wooden bridge crossing over the Reuss River may be smaller than the more popular Chapel…read moreBridge, but it definitely has more personality. It's the one with the triangular-shaped Kaspar Meglinger "Dance of Death" paintings. I'm guessing that they've been restored over the years. They actually looked well-preserved considering they've been exposed to the elements under the trusses of the bridge since the mid-17th century. The skeletal death guy in all the paintings is kind of creepy. Oh, and there is a Grim Reaper too. Can you imagine walking over this bridge at night while looking at all those spider-webbed paintings? We decided to take this route on the way to visiting the towers along the Musegg Wall that once fortified the city. It also happens to be the site of the hydroelectric plant and the beaver ramp. I'm not sure if beavers actually use it, but it's there in case they need to pass over the rough downstream water to get to Lake Lucerne. It's all explained with descriptive informational markers. That whole area is kind of cool. It was interesting to see even though half the bridge was under construction at the time we were there (Sept 2025). You can still see the paintings above the scaffolding. It's definitely worthy of a cross over at some point during your stay in Lucerne.

One could only imagine the majesty and awe a person must have experienced when this was one of the…read moremost traveled to venues of worship in an era when faith was held far more dear than now. Walking through the church I felt that magnificence and wondered how many thousands of others held that same immaculate feeling while staring at the impressive artwork and gorgeous architecture. This was a moment well spent and I encourage anyone visiting Lucerne to follow suit and spend a few of your precious minutes here at this historic church.

Yelp Review 2026 #86:…read more "HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI" = "To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss" If you're looking at pictures of this lion monument thinking "what a cute lion" or wondering if it's for a zoo nearby, think again. This monument carved out of a stone cliff (with a pond at the bottom) was to commemorate fallen Swiss soldiers during the French Revolution. Look closely at the expression on the lion's face - it shows anguish and dying. Its body stuck with a broken piece of a spear. It's laying on a shield with fleur de lis (symbol of France) and another shield with the Swiss coat of armor. At the bottom are the names of the Swiss soldiers that were massacred. It's free to visit despite its popularity. There are signage you can read about the history and story behind the monument. It's more than just a photo op spot. We came here at 7am when nobody was here yet. A few minutes later a few people showed up so we left. Around lunch time, we went to a restaurant nearby and there was a tour bus dropping off people here.

Incredible work by the sculpter here and the story is obviously very sad. Highly recommend coming…read moreto see this while in Lucerne. Only need 5-10 mins total. There is also a WC on site that does requirw payment. It's on the right as you face the Lion.

Museggmauer is an impressive old fortress that offers just as impressive views of historic Lucerne…read morecity as you traverse its walls. The panoramas get even better when you make the climb up the towers, particularly the one called Männliturm. Some of the towers are closed so it's a no-go unless you can get Rapunzel to let down her hair. The best part is this landmark is slightly off the beaten path so your visit will not be inundated by tourists like most of Old Town (Altstadt), Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and the Dying Lion (Löwendenkmal). Even better, entrance is also free! Definitely a must see item to put on your list when visiting this wonderful city.

Yelp Review 2026 #95:…read more Zytturm is a clock tower in Luzern connected to Museggmauer (a fort that has 9 towers: 4 are open to the public, the other 5 are not). The towers provide pretty nice views of Luzern. The 4 towers open to the public are Männliturm (second tower), Wachturm (fourth tower), Zytturm (fifth tower), and Schirmerturm (sixth tower). You can use the wooden stairs to go up these towers for a view of the city but you go up one tower and it's pretty much the same view for the rest. The 5 towers that are not open to the public are Nölliturm (first tower, western-most), Lugislandturm (third tower), Pulverturm, Allenwindenturm, and Dächliturm (7th-9th towers). Read the "regulations" posted on the wall. These towers are only open daily from 8am-7pm in the spring/ summer. They're not responsible if you fall off the towers/ wall. It's free.

Anticipatory Mass in English advertised for 5:30. Not sure what form this takes as we chose to…read moreattend Sunday elsewhere instead.

Quite a nice Church with picturesque views of the waterways and that quaint City around itread more

7/10/2024 - A giant tower is a the landmark to locate the Rathaus. It's located in a small square…read morearound local shops and the river. Look for this photo below. It's a very colorful area.

Yelp Review 2026 #90:…read more Lucerne Town Hall aka Luzern Rathaus is an iconic building in Luzern. It was built in the 1600s. This Italian-style building served as an economic and administrative place where the locals used to do town halls, hide grains, sell stuff, etc. There's literally nobody here except for locals who work in the area and the brewery under the Rathaus. The brewery sells unfiltered beer but I'm not a huge drinker so, I skipped that part, took pictures and moved on. This building sits I between Zytturn/ Mussegmauer and Chapel Bridge/ Jesuit Church/ Lucerne Needle Dam so, if you're just taking a leisurely stroll of Luzern, don't forget to stop by this place to take quick pictures. And maybe, have a beer or two.

Yelp Review 2026 #88:…read more Located along Reuss River connecting old town and new town Luzern, Chapel Bridge or Kapellbrücke. It's iconic because when you look up "Lucerne" on Google, a picture of this bridge pops up. It was built in the 1300s and is the oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe. When you through the bridge, you'll see paintings of Swiss history. A fire in 1993 burnt the bridge but it was reconstructed and re-opened a year later. The Water Tower at the end of this bridge was once a prison. It serves other purposes since then. The water is so clean and clear so when you take pictures, you can capture reflections of the bridge and the buildings around it. There's a lot of places you can take pictures of this bridge from. It has no bad angles. Work it, girl! The best part? It's free to see and walk through. We got here before 7:15am and only 4 people were here. By 8am, annoying people with tripods and selfie sticks started showing up with their entitled you're-in-my-shot attitude. They're never cute!

The Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) is absolutely worth the visit and lives up to its reputation as…read moreone of Lucerne's most iconic sights. Walking across the bridge feels like stepping into a postcard -- the wooden structure, the flower boxes, and the views of the Reuss River with the mountains in the background are stunning. One of the highlights is the series of historic paintings under the roof, which give a glimpse into Swiss history and culture. The Water Tower next to the bridge adds even more character and makes the whole area feel timeless. It does get crowded, especially during peak tourist hours, but if you visit early in the morning or later in the evening, it's much calmer and perfect for photos. The bridge is centrally located and easy to combine with a walk around the old town.