Tell's Chapel, Medieval chapel near Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
The stone chapel stands at the base of Axenberg cliffs along Lake Lucerne, featuring white walls and a red-tiled roof in traditional Swiss design.
The first chapel appeared in 1388 at Tellsplatte, marking the location where William Tell escaped from his captors during a storm on Lake Lucerne.
The interior walls display four frescoes by Ernst Stückelberg depicting essential moments of Swiss history, including the legendary crossbow shot of William Tell.
The chapel receives visitors daily and holds a special boat pilgrimage ceremony each year on the Friday following Ascension Day.
Franz Liszt composed the piano piece 'La chapelle de Guillaume Tell' in honor of this chapel, connecting Swiss history with classical music.
Location: Sisikon
Part of: list of cultural properties in Sisikon
Address: Tellsplatte 1.4, 6452 Sisikon 6452
GPS coordinates: 46.93226,8.61247
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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