Lake Lucerne

A photographic tour through and around one of the most iconic central Swiss cities

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
Signature shot / Lucerne, Switzerland
ID:19110037 / The signature landmarks of Lucerne all in one photo: Chapel bridge, water tower, Jesuiten church and Mt. Pilatus. Photographed over the roof tops of old town.
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
Old town / Lucerne, Switzerland
ID:19110022 / This is Lucerne: old stylish houses, churches, the lakeside, hills and mountains. Photographed over the rooftops of old town.
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
Pilatus Glow / Lucerne, Switzerland
ID:19081017 / Weather looked good for the night so I decided to go for a spontaneous night hike to Pilatus Kulm. Actually light cloud cover was forecasted but before sunrise all clouds disappeared. Not a view to complain about though ;-)
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
The early bird / Lucerne, Switzerland
ID:20020005 / Early morning view of the Chapel Bridge, with Mt. Pilatus in the background
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
Streaky clouds / Lucerne, Switzerland
ID:16040051 / Long exposure of the chapel bridge on a nice partly cloudy day
Rigi Seebodenalp / Küssnacht, Switzerland
ID:18030004 / Mt. Pilatus majestically towers over a foggy lake Lucerne
Old town houses / Lucerne, Switzerland
ID:17100022C / Lucerne old town has many building with handmade wall paintings. This composite image shows a small selection of houses one can see in Lucerne old town.
Night time / Lucerne, Switzerland
ID:16010088 / View of the water tower along the chapel bridge in Lucerne
Spreuer bridge / Lucerne, Switzerland
ID:15120023 / A view of the Spreuer bridge, river Reuss and the Gütsch castle in Lucerne
Mount Rigi / Lucerne, Switzerland
ID:18020538 / With its 1800m, the Summit of Mt. Rigi breaks through a cloud inversion layer. During this winter sunset there was a beautiful pastel color palette to the image.