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Lucerne · c. 1300 (tower), 14th century (bridge)

Kapellbrücke and Wasserturm

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Brick-built model of the Kapellbrücke and Wasserturm on its display stand Kapellbrücke and Wasserturm, LucerneLUCERNE

My Swiss Brick Trip · Lucerne

Kapellbrücke and Wasserturm

Around 1300 Lucerne built the octagonal Water Tower in the Reuss as part of its town walls; it later served as a watch tower, archive, treasury and prison.

Where
Lucerne
Built
c. 1300 (tower), 14th century (bridge)
Pieces
1145 (110 different parts), display stand included
Difficulty
Intermediate · about 3 hours (an off-grid angled section)
On your shelf
25.6 × 27.2 cm, 17 cm tall
Bricks cost
≈ CHF 123 for new parts, plus shipping (rough estimate, 7 October 2026; BrickLink prices vary)

Exchange rates of 6 October 2026 (European Central Bank)

Download the booklet (PDF, 17.5 MB) Nameplate stickers (PDF)
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A little history

The covered wooden Chapel Bridge followed in the 14th century, crossing the river diagonally to link the two halves of the town. In the 17th century its roof gables were painted with scenes of Swiss and Lucerne history.

A fire in August 1993 destroyed much of the bridge and most of the paintings; it was rebuilt and reopened in April 1994.

The booklet opens with the full story: key dates, what to look for and where to find it.

Two sizes

Display edition of the Kapellbrücke and Wasserturm

Display

1145 pieces · ≈ CHF 123

The full model with its surroundings on the standard display stand, with the history pages in the booklet.

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Look inside the booklet

A few pages from the free PDF. Tap a page to open the booklet there.

Visiting the Kapellbrücke and Wasserturm

Address
Kapellbrücke, 6002 Luzern
Getting there
About five minutes on foot from Lucerne station: walk towards the old town along the river.
Insider tip
For the classic photo, stand on the Seebrücke or the quay near the station in the early morning, when the bridge is quiet. Then cross it slowly and look up at the paintings.

All around

Kapellbrücke and Wasserturm model, hero view
Hero view
Kapellbrücke and Wasserturm model, front left
Front left
Kapellbrücke and Wasserturm model, front right
Front right
Kapellbrücke and Wasserturm model, back left
Back left
Kapellbrücke and Wasserturm model, back right
Back right
Kapellbrücke and Wasserturm model, front
Front

Also in a package

LucerneCity package

2 sets · 1853 pieces · ≈ CHF 216

The Chapel Bridge and the Water Tower. The Jesuit Church and the Musegg towers are next.
Lakes & bridgesTheme package

3 sets · 3136 pieces · ≈ CHF 337

Water, wood and stone: Lucerne's Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, and Zurich's Rathaus standing in the Limmat, with trams along the Limmatquai.

Buy the bricks

≈ CHF 123 for new parts, plus shipping (rough estimate, 7 October 2026; BrickLink prices vary) · 1145 pieces in 110 lots

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