Chapel Bridge and Old Town, Lucerne

Lucerne's covered wooden footbridge, built in the 14th century, crosses the River Reuss diagonally, with painted panels under its roof and the stone Water Tower beside it. Partly rebuilt after a fire in 1993, it's one of the oldest wooden bridges in Europe.

Walk the old town's painted squares, the medieval Musegg Wall with its towers, and the Lion Monument, a dying lion carved into a rock face. Take a paddle steamer on Lake Lucerne. The Swiss Museum of Transport is excellent for families.