The Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge) in Lucerne is the oldest wooden bridge in Switzerland. Here is a short explanation of the bridge and its history. Wikipedia: Kapellbrücke
The Kapellbrücke (literally, Chapel Bridge) is a covered wooden footbridge spanning the river Reuss diagonally in the city of Lucerne in central Switzerland. Named after the nearby St. Peter's Chapel, the bridge is unique in containing a number of interior paintings dating back to the 17th century, although many of them were destroyed along with a larger part of the centuries-old bridge in a 1993 fire. Subsequently restored, the Kapellbrücke is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe, as well as the world's oldest surviving truss bridge. It serves as the city's symbol and as one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions.
We enjoyed our walk across the bridge. You can see where the original wood has been replaced from the fire.
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