About Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke), Switzerland: Chapel Bridge Switzerland is one of the wooden pedestrian bridge and it spans over the Reuss River in the city Lucerne in Switzerland. The nearby St. Peter’s Chapel was built in 1333 and is also one of the oldest wooden bridges in Europe. The bridge has a length of over 200 meters and also because of the replenishment of banks also which got shortened and now has a length of 170 meters. The fortifications of Lucerne was done with purpose to connect old town on the right bank and has a new part on the left along with serving the protection from right attack which comes from the south of the lake and has a water tower. It is also in many paintings and is visited by the people for tourist purpose as it is one of the main tourist attractions.
How can Reach : Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke) is located in Lucerne city of the Switzerland country. It is well connected with Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne cities by road.
"Lucerne (Bahnhof Luzern)" is the nearest railway station which is just 300.0 M far from "Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke)". Tourists can get here train to Zurich and Geneva cities.
"Zurich Airport" is the nearest airport which is situated just 66.5 KM distance from "Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke)". Tourists can get here flights to Domestic and International cities.
Nearest Major Airport: "Zurich Airport" is the busiest Domestic and International airport of the Switzerland country which is located just 66.5 KM distance from Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke). Tourists can get here Domestic and International flights.
Bus Services: Buses services are available from "Zurich Airport" (66.5 KM) to Lucerne tour.
Taxi Services: Taxis services are available from "Zurich Airport" (66.5 KM) to Lucerne tour.
Nearest Train Station: Lucerne (Bahnhof Luzern) (0.3 KM). Tourists can get here train to to Zurich and Geneva cities.
Locations: Lucerne, Switzerland
River Crosses: River Reuss
Architect: Covered Wooden Footbridge
Total length: 204.7 metres
Built Years: 1333
Old Destroyed: August 18, 1993
Rebuilt Year: April 14, 1994
Summer Season : June to August
Winter Season : November to February
Tourist Attractions: The Chapel Bridge, The Chapel Bridge, Bourbaki Panorama, The Glacier Garden, The Swiss Transport Museum, The old city wall, Lucerne Art Museum, Sammlung Rosengart, The Richard Wagner Museum, Kunst- und Kongresshaus Luzern, The Lion Monument, Luzerner Theater, Nadelwehr Luzern, Museggmauer
Things to Do: Boating and Fishing on Reuss Lake, Fasnacht, The Golden Round-Trip, Explore the Old Town, Mount Pilatus, Take a boat tour, Take a guided tour, Paraglide from Pilatus and Rigi
Lucerne Weather Temperature:
Months Temp. | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Average Low (℃) | -2.3 | -2.0 | 1.1 | 4.3 | 8.9 | 12.1 | 14.2 | 13.9 | 10.6 | 6.7 | 1.6 | -1.0 |
Average High (℃) | 3.4 | 5.2 | 10.3 | 14.4 | 19.1 | 22.2 | 24.7 | 23.8 | 19.4 | 14.3 | 7.8 | 4.3 |
Nearest Accommodations: The Hotel Lucerne, Autograph Collection, Astoria Hotel, Anker Hotel, Hotel Continental Park Luzern, Renaissance Lucerne Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern, Hotel Alpina, Waldstaetterhof Hotel, Hotel MONOPOL Luzern, Drei Konige Hotel, Wilden Mann Hotel, Baslertor Summer Pool Hotel, Hotel des Balances, Boutique Hotel Weisses Kreuz, Des Alpes Hotel, Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern, Stern Hotel, Hotel Schlussel, Hotel Pickwick Luzern, Barabas Hotel Luzern, Swiss Dewa Hotel, Hotel Falken Luzern, The Tourist Hotel, Hirschen Apartments - by Keyforge Hotel, Residence National Hotel, Apartment Winkelried Hotel.
Distances from Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke):
Zurich City: 51.6 KM
Winterthur City: 83.4 KM
Basel City: 99.8 KM
Bern City: 111.7 KM
St. Gallen City: 145.8 KM
Lausanne City: 214.6 KM
Geneva City: 264.5 KM
Lucerne City: 280.0 M