Kapellbrücke Kapellbrücke
Kapellbrücke is a 205-meter long wooden covered footbridge in Lucerne. It is a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance and is one of the 42 sights in Switzerland listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 23 °C. The wettest period occurs between May and August, when monthly rainfall reaches up to 174 mm. January is the coldest month, with daily lows of -2 °C.
Zürich Airport is the nearest airport, located 49 km away. The site is 66 km from the capital, Bern. Visitors can combine a trip to the Kapellbrücke with nearby sights such as the Lion Monument, which is 0.8 km away, or the Swiss Museum of Transport, 2.1 km away. Other nearby locations include Lake Lucerne, Titlis, and Reichenbach Falls. Wheelchair access to the bridge is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 93 | 91 | 112 | 113 | 157 | 167 | 173 | 174 | 133 | 103 | 104 | 114 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
