“It isn’t too difficult, and you get to see a bit of the old town. We were able to do quite a lot together with our 9-year-old son.”
Ricco
on "The Sasso Society" Outdoor Escape Game ZugZurich region · 6317
Zug
Zug is the capital of one of the smallest cantons in Switzerland and is located directly on the beautiful Lake Zug. Lake Zug and its surroundings captivate with the famous sunsets and a variety of leisure activities on land and in the water. The Zugerberg is the canton's local mountain and offers popular hiking trails and a magnificent view of the town and lake. In winter it invites to sledding and cross-country skiing. As a bad-weather program, the Freiruum facility also offers exciting indoor activities.
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Bookable experiences, places and events at a glance
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Train travel to Zug
Official SBB partnerGetting around: passes & scenic trains
- Day trip train ticket to Engelberg from Lucerne self-guided
Day trip train ticket to Engelberg from Lucerne self-guided
Lucerne
from CHF 36.40
Trending in Zug
- "Panorama flight" paragliding Lake Lucerne from Emmetten
"Panorama flight" paragliding Lake Lucerne from Emmetten
Emmetten
from CHF 200
- Rigi Kaltbad Spa admission mineral bath incl. day ticket Rigi cableways
Rigi Kaltbad Spa admission mineral bath incl. day ticket Rigi cableways
Arth-Goldau · Top rated
from CHF 92
- Alpamare ticket: water fun with pools, sauna world and slides
Alpamare ticket: water fun with pools, sauna world and slides
Pfäffikon SZ
from CHF 46
- Voralpen Express Ticket from St. Gallen or Lucerne
Voralpen Express Ticket from St. Gallen or Lucerne
Lucerne
from CHF 51
- From Lucerne: Wellness Rigi Kaltbad incl. boat ticket and day pass Rigi cableways
From Lucerne: Wellness Rigi Kaltbad incl. boat ticket and day pass Rigi cableways
Lucerne · In demand
from CHF 159
- Ticket Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne
Ticket Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne
Lucerne · In demand
from CHF 37
From travellers like you
Food & drink nearby
Everything within a 30 min drive
- "Pedalo Z'Morge": Breakfast on Lake Lucerne
"Pedalo Z'Morge": Breakfast on Lake Lucerne
Küssnacht am Rigi
from CHF 97.50
- Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Ticket
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Ticket
Zurich · Trending
from CHF 17
- Raclette Ship Zurich Lake from Rapperswil
Raclette Ship Zurich Lake from Rapperswil
Rapperswil-Jona
from CHF 69
- "Turkish for Beginners" Cooking Class in Zurich
"Turkish for Beginners" Cooking Class in Zurich
Zurich
from CHF 185
- Brunch in E-Tuk Tuk with city tour of Zurich
Brunch in E-Tuk Tuk with city tour of Zurich
Zurich
from CHF 229
- "Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
"Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
Lucerne
from CHF 280
Hiking routes
Easy hike from Allenwinden via Eggried
Allenwinden · 6.3 km · 2 h 10 min
Hike from Allenwinden via Zugerberg
Allenwinden · 9.6 km · 3 h 26 min
Hike from Sihlbrugg via Wies
Sihlbrugg · 13 km · 4 h 9 min
Hike from Sihlbrugg via Schweikhof
Sihlbrugg · 17 km · 5 h 17 min
Easy hike from Sihlbrugg via Sennweid
Sihlbrugg · 6.2 km · 2 h
Easy hike from Knonau to Rifferswil via Untermettmenstetten
Knonau → Rifferswil · 9.3 km · 2 h 52 min
Hike from Knonau to Zugerberg via Steinhausen
Knonau → Zugerberg · 16 km · 5 h 13 min
Ämtlerwäg
Bonstetten-Wettswil · 50 km · 14 h 44 min
Hikes nearby
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Alpine Panorama Trail, Stage 10/29
Alpine Panorama Trail, Stage 10/29
Wanderweg · Zug → Luzern · 30 km · 9 h 30 min
- Hike from Blickensdorf via Höllmättli
Hike from Blickensdorf via Höllmättli
Wanderweg · Blickensdorf · 11 km · 3 h 6 min
- Easy hike from Steinhausen via Unterau
Easy hike from Steinhausen via Unterau
Wanderweg · Steinhausen · 8.6 km · 2 h 15 min
- Easy hike from Steinhausen via Hinterzimbel
Easy hike from Steinhausen via Hinterzimbel
Wanderweg · Steinhausen · 8.0 km · 2 h 14 min
- Hike from Cham to Zugerberg via Zug
Hike from Cham to Zugerberg via Zug
Wanderweg · Cham → Zugerberg · 14 km · 4 h 32 min
- Hike from Edlibach to Zug via Kapuzinerinnenkloster Maria Opferung
Hike from Edlibach to Zug via Kapuzinerinnenkloster Maria Opferung
Wanderweg · Edlibach → Zug · 7.7 km · 2 h 45 min
- Private sightseeing tour with mountain restaurant at Lake Lucerne
Private sightseeing tour with mountain restaurant at Lake Lucerne
Zurich
from CHF 567
- Private Pilatus hike with a Swiss triathlete starting from Alplanschstad
Private Pilatus hike with a Swiss triathlete starting from Alplanschstad
Alpnach
from CHF 290
- Private day hike at Lake Walen from Zurich
Private day hike at Lake Walen from Zurich
Zurich
from CHF 630
New on Swiss Activities
- Detective Trail with Barbecue and Chocolate Fun in Buchrain
Detective Trail with Barbecue and Chocolate Fun in Buchrain
Lucerne
from CHF 9.50
- Private Floaty trip on Lake Zug departing from Arth
Private Floaty trip on Lake Zug departing from Arth
Arth-Goldau
from CHF 139.50
- Romantic overnight stay in the floaty on Lake Zug starting from Arth
Romantic overnight stay in the floaty on Lake Zug starting from Arth
Arth-Goldau
from CHF 224.50
- Floaty Special Moments on Lake Zug from Arth
Floaty Special Moments on Lake Zug from Arth
Arth-Goldau
from CHF 164.50
- Pirate muffins baking course for children birthday party
Pirate muffins baking course for children birthday party
Küssnacht am Rigi
from CHF 34
Bike tours nearby
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Zürich–Einsiedeln Bike, Stage 2/2
Zürich–Einsiedeln Bike, Stage 2/2
Mountain bike routes · Baar → Einsiedeln · 31 km
- Rigi–Reuss–Klettgau, Stage 2/4
Rigi–Reuss–Klettgau, Stage 2/4
Cycling routes · Rotkreuz → Brugg · 51 km
- "Hidden Gems" Lucerne private e-bike tour
"Hidden Gems" Lucerne private e-bike tour
Lucerne
from CHF 118.75
- Herzschlaufe Seetal, Stage 1/2
Herzschlaufe Seetal, Stage 1/2
Cycling routes · Eschenbach LU → Lenzburg · 48 km
- Mittelländer Hügelroute, Stage 4/4
Mittelländer Hügelroute, Stage 4/4
Cycling routes · Muri AG → Zürich · 38 km
- Luzerner Hinterland–Rigi, Stage 3/3
Luzerner Hinterland–Rigi, Stage 3/3
Cycling routes · Luzern → Brunnen · 40 km
Popular activities
- "Sim Racing" virtual drive and lounge in Kriens
"Sim Racing" virtual drive and lounge in Kriens
Kriens
from CHF 50
- Wakeboard Tour Lake Zurich half or full day
Wakeboard Tour Lake Zurich half or full day
Zurich
from CHF 990
- Ticket to the Federal Charter Museum in Schwyz
Ticket to the Federal Charter Museum in Schwyz
Schwyz
from CHF 5
- Ticket "VINCENT – Between Delusion and Wonder" immersive exhibition Lichthalle Maag Zurich
Ticket "VINCENT – Between Delusion and Wonder" immersive exhibition Lichthalle Maag Zurich
Zurich · Trending
from CHF 31
- Ticket Glasi Hergiswil Museum "Shaped by Fire"
Ticket Glasi Hergiswil Museum "Shaped by Fire"
Hergiswil
from CHF 7
- Zürich Old Town Guided Tour with the Zürich Card
Zürich Old Town Guided Tour with the Zürich Card
Zurich
from CHF 12.50
Museums & exhibitions
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Fotoforum Zug: Patrick Hürlimann “Robin Hood Backstage, Luzerner Theater”
Fotoforum Zug: Patrick Hürlimann “Robin Hood Backstage, Luzerner Theater”
Exhibition · Zug
- Einsiedeln Abbey Church public guided tour
Einsiedeln Abbey Church public guided tour
Einsiedeln · In demand
from CHF 20
- Ticket for the Umwelt Arena Schweiz in Spreitenbach
Ticket for the Umwelt Arena Schweiz in Spreitenbach
Spreitenbach
from CHF 21
Mountain railways & scenic rides
Everything within a 60 min drive
- Fürenalp: Cable Car Ticket from Engelberg
Fürenalp: Cable Car Ticket from Engelberg
Engelberg
from CHF 21
- PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
Panoramic Transport · Meiringen
- Schweizerische Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Untersee und Rhein (URh)
Schweizerische Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Untersee und Rhein (URh)
Panoramic Transport · Schaffhausen
Zoos & theme parks
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Visitor Centre of the Ornithological Station
Visitor Centre of the Ornithological Station
Zoo & Animal Park · Sempach
- Wildnispark Zürich Langenberg West
Wildnispark Zürich Langenberg West
Zoo & Animal Park · Langnau am Albis
Playgrounds nearby
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Spielplatz Obergütschstrasse Kindergarten
Spielplatz Obergütschstrasse Kindergarten
Playground · Luzern
Mountain huts & restaurants
Everything within a 60 min drive
- Mountain restaurant Harz Atzmännig
Mountain restaurant Harz Atzmännig
Mountain Restaurant · Eschenbach (SG)
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- Freiruum Zug Indoor Playground
- Trampoline Hall Freiruum Zug
- Bouldering Freiruum Zug
- Zugerberg paragliding tandem
- Zug interactive scavenger hunt with smartphone
- Ticket Zugerberg from Schönegg
- "Beat the groom" in Zug: action-packed stag party
- "Beat the bride" in Zug: action-packed hen party
- Ship ticket between Zug and Arth
- Racing Unleashed - Drive in the racing simulator in Cham
- Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku) from Zug
- "Catch the Agent" GPS game in Zug for team events
- "The Sasso Society" Outdoor Escape Game Zug
- Foxtrail GO Zug digital scavenger hunt
- Aperitif Cruise on Lake Zug
- "Find the Code: Traditions versus Artificial Intelligence" Outdoor Escape Game Zug
- Rustexpress Route Aargau: Bus Trip to Europa-Park with EUROBUS
Frequently asked questions
What are the places of interest and excursions in Zug?
Zug is a globalized small town that offers proximity to both the lake and the mountain. The Zugerberg features popular hiking trails and stunning views of the city of Zug and Lake Zug. Some of the main attractions in the city include:
- the Zytturm Clocktower,
- the Lohri House,
- the late Gothic Town Hall, the St. Oswald Church from the 16th century, and the entire Zug Old Town,
- many historical fountains: Hechtbrunnen, Oswald Brunnen, Schwarzmurer Brunnen, Greta Schell Brunnen, Kolin Brunnen.
What activities can you do in Zug?
There are many exciting activities in the city of Zug, such as the Kunsthaus, the Museum Burg, the Museum of Prehistory, a trampoline hall, a climbing hall, the lido in Zug or even paragliding from the Zugerberg. You can also find the indoor playground "Freiruum" in Zug.
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