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Needle Dam

Watch the 19th-century timber needle weir regulating the Reuss outflow and Lake Lucerne’s level. It extends a walk along the Reuss.

Needle Dam

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The timber needles show how the outflow from Lake Lucerne into the Reuss is regulated. Watch the working structure from the riverfront, then compare its practical role with the nearby Spreuer Bridge. This short stop adds an engineering layer to a walk that might otherwise focus only on historic architecture and water views.

What to look for

  • The working hydraulic structure is an engineering counterpoint to the nearby Spreuer Bridge.

Useful to know

  • Allow about 25 minutes on site; travel to the place is additional.
  • View the timber needles while walking between the Spreuer Bridge and the Reuss riverfront.

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Outdoor visit · 10–25 min

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