Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Switzerland
The Chapel Bridge or locally known as Kapellbrucke is a pedestrian covered bridge made of wood that crosses the scenic Reuss River. This historical landmark that was built in 1333 is found right at the heart of Lucerne, Switzerland. The 170-meter bridge comes with beautiful paintings hanged on its roof. In addition, Chapel Bridge comes with a Water Tower, which is built much earlier than the bridge itself. As of present, the bridge and its tower is considered as the country’s main tourist attraction.
There are tons of fun things to do within Lucerne and its neighboring major cities like Zurich, which is less than 20 miles away. In addition to the Chapel Bridge, tourists can also enjoy numerous attractions like the Swiss Museum of Transport which showcases different kinds of transport including aircraft, ships, automobiles and locomotives. In addition, this popular museum is also home to the artwork of Hans Erni, a planetarium, a scale photograph of the country and a large-format theater. For those who love scenic snowcapped mountains, they can head out and book a tour to Mount Pilatus which also overlooks the buzzing city or cruise along Lake Lucerne. Also a must-see is the Lion Monument, which is a rock relief made in 1820 to commemorate the brave Swiss soldiers who died during the French revolution. Lucerne is also home to several hotels. Among the bestsellers is the 4-star Ameron Luzern Hotel Flora which is located within walking distance from the Chapel Bridge. Those who want to experience the best kinds of comforts can book a room at the 5-star Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern which stands along Lake Lucerne. This lavish property comes with a modern fitness center and an elegant restaurant. The Holiday Inn Express Luzern-Kriens is also a good choice for travelers who are on a budget but want to enjoy utmost comforts. This property has its own lounge bar and restaurant and offers complimentary wireless internet access.
