Spreuerbrücke

Another wonderful wooden beside just 300m away from the Chapel Bridge. This wooden bridge build on solid thick wooden since 17bc. I enjoy watching the rushing water at the end of the bridge with their technology of the turbine. Worth the visit.

A beautiful and fascinating historic bridge, often overlooked compared to the Kapellbrücke but absolutely worth visiting. The Spreuerbrücke was originally built in 1408, making it the city’s second covered wooden bridge. Its name comes from the word “Spreu” (chaff), because in medieval times only here was it allowed to throw chaff and waste into the river. What makes this bridge truly unique are its painted panels from the 17th century, known as the “Dance of Death” cycle. These dark, symbolic paintings were created by Kaspar Meglinger and show scenes reminding viewers that death comes for everyone, regardless of status. It’s a rare and incredibly well-preserved example of this artistic tradition. The bridge itself is atmospheric, quieter than the Kapellbrücke, and offers lovely views of the Reuss River and the old town.

This is a very nice wooden constructed bridge. It has paintings under its roof as you can see from one of the photos. At night it is lite up really nice looking a lot better at night thna during the day

Beautiful historic bridge with artwork on the inside. Definitely worth a trip. It was fun seeing people jumping into the water and floating down river. Definitely worth the walk from the train station. It’s also a very nice vantage point for beautiful photos.

Lucerne is a breathtaking town with stunning lake and mountain views. The old town is full of charm, and walking across the Chapel Bridge is a must. A perfect mix of history, culture, and natural beauty!

Very interesting wooden covered bridge, one of two spanning the river Reuss in Lucerne. Its unique triangular frame paintings depicting a Danse Macabre are original and underscore the omnipresence of death, whether in the city, the countryside, or at sea. Personally I preferred this bridge to the other one.

Beautiful historic wooden bridge in Lucerne. There are many paintings inside the bridge. Nice view of the river and surrounding, including Jesuitenkirche Luzern.

The stunning city views and beautiful Reuss river. I don't really know about the history of the bridge. Only enjoy the views and the sound of river. I went there by bus, stopped at Kasernenplatz and walk just about 5 minutes to the bridge. Many restaurants nearby. I looked for halal restaurants and I find one vegetarian restaurant there.

Pros: Beautiful views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding bodies of water as well as the city, antiquated yet intriguing drawings on the bridge To note: It may be crowded. Overall shore: A-

July 2024 - this was a very fun bridge to walk over, see the old and modern wood used for it and the art inside of it. Great photos you can take as well. Also, great way to cross the fast moving water than walking over the city bridge.