Lake Lucerne

Traces of history / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:17040087 / It’s no secret that this angle is amongst my favourites to capture the old town of Lucerne. The chapel bridge (Kapellbrücke) dates back to the early 1300’s. In 1993 the bridge was nearly completely destroyed by a big fire. Fortunately a small part of the historic triangle shaped paintings could be saved. This particular photo angle shows all these paintings lined up in sequence.

Chapel bridge / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16040027 / View of the famous chapel bridge that spans the entrance of river Reuss in Lucerne

Looking thru / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID: 16060518 / A view of the chapel bridge, thru the handrail of the Rathaussteg bridge

Spring blossom / Küssnacht, Switzerland

ID:15040193 / Vivid colored spring blossom landscape

Nadelwehr / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16090128 / A view along the river Reuss at the Nadelwehr, a man made regulator for the water level in the River Reuss

The classic / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:17050014 / This is one of the signature shots of the chapel bridge and water tower in Lucerne old town. The photo was taken during the morning blue hour at 5:30am local time, which helps to get calm water and have the city to yourself

Chapel bridge / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID: 16020085 / A view from the south side entrance of the chapel bridge

Mount Pilatus / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16040073 / A view of Mt. Pilatus and the city of Lucerne

Break of dawn / Pilatus, Switzerland

ID:15110054 / Looking down on Lucerne from the summit of Mt. Pilatus, just minutes before sunrise

Winter / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:15010024 / Frosty times in Lucerne.

Spring time / Vitznau, Switzerland

ID:15040200 / View of Vitznau, one of the scenic villages around lake Luzern, which is connected by scheduled boat connections

Snow on the water / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:17010045 / A cold morning in Lucerne old town. The low water level in combination with the fresh snow make for an interesting winter scenery

Golden sunset / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:15050007 / Beautiful golden light casted over Mt. Pilatus

Golden sunset / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16110093 / The setting sun beautifully illuminated the cloud cover over mount Pilatus on this cold autumn day

1922 / Morschach-Stoos, Switzerland

ID:17080039 / The summit of the Fronalpstock, at an altitude of 1922m above sea level, is towering approx. 1500m above the town of Brunnen and lake Lucerne. One can see the part of lake Lucerne that is located in the canton of Uri.

Majestic Pilatus / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:17050280A / Mount Pilatus majestically towers over the city of Lucerne and its lake. A layer of thin low clouds/haze below surely emphasises the elevation of this mountain summit over its surroundings.

Colors of spring / Merlischachen, Switzerland

ID:15050003 / Panorama of a rapeseed field and a typical Swiss farm at the shores of lake Lucerne

Old town view / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16110367 / An elevated view of the chapel bridge, river Reuss and Mr. Pilatus in the background

Lake Lucerne / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16020062 / Sunset over lake Lucerne as seen from mount Rigi

City panorama / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:18020003 / A winterly view of Lucerne and Mt. Rigi during blue hour from the Chateau Gütsch

Pilatus / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:15110106 / Sunset over Mt. Pilatus and the city of Luzern

Winter panorama / Rigi Kaltbad, Switzerland

ID:15010124 / Majestic view of lake Lucerne and the surrounding Alps

Spreuerbrücke / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:15120008 / Long exposure of the Spreuerbrücke and river Reuss during blue hour

Jesuitenkirche / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:15110124 / Two landmarks of Luzern - Mt. Pilatus and the Jesuitenkirche - seen at the break of dawn

Colors of autumn / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16100164 / A view from the rooftop of one of Lucerne's city wall towers during a vivid colorful sunset

Autumn inversion / Küssnacht, Switzerland

ID:15100259 / The summit of Mr. Pilatus rises above the autumn inversion cloud layer

Jesuitenkirche / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID: 15110123 / Two landmarks of Luzern - Mt. Pilatus and the Jesuitenkirche - seen at the break of dawn

Stormy weather / Gersau, Switzerland

ID:16020077 / Rapid weather changes occur over the Alps around lake Lucerne

Summer time / Merlischachen, Switzerland

ID:16090002 / One of my favorite vantage points on-route to Küssnacht from Luzern is a small farm near the town of Merlischachen

Spreuerbrücke / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16010133 / A view towards the Spreuerbrücke, the 2nd wooden bridge in Lucerne

The jetty / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16060416 / Long exposure of a jetty along the shore of lake Lucerne

River Reuss / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16040114 / A peaceful evening at the river Reuss in Luzern

Swiss farm / Merlischachen, Switzerland

ID:16030008 / A typical Swiss farm winter scenery

Christmas time / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16010089 / The Rathaussteg bridge is beautifully decorated every year for the Christmas and New Year holiday season

Stars over lake Lucerne / Alpnach, Switzerland

ID:15110045 / Stunning view of the night sky over lake Lucerne

Lake Lucerne / Weggis, Switzerland

ID:16080001 / Elevated view over lake Lucerne and the town of Weggis

High season / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16080037 / Hundreds of tourist are strolling through old town during the long summer evening. With some long exposure "magic" one can make them disappear for a moment.

Spreuer bridge / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16080144 / Beautiful view of old town Lucerne during the blue hour

Pilatus Kulm / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:18020566 / Views from the summit of Mt. Pilatus are always spectacular. During autumn and winter in particular, cloud inversion can create a dreamy mood, especially when the cloud layer is illuminated from the towns around lake Lucerne!

Stones revealed / Lucerne, Switzerland

ID:16040070 / Each year in spring the low water level of lake Lucerne reveals some interesting stone formations around the shore