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. Zug (Photo: Schweiz Tourismus - Jan Geerk)
What are the places of interest and excursions in Zug?
Zug is a globalized small town and offers proximity to the lake and the mountain. The Zugerberg offers popular hiking trails and a magnificent view of the city of Zug and Lake Zug. The most important sights in the city of Zug include
the Zytturm Clocktower,
the Lohri House
the late gothic town hall, the church St. Oswald from the 16th century and the whole old town of Zug
Many historical fountains: Pike Fountain, Oswald Fountain, Schwarzmurer Fountain, Greta Schell Fountain, Kolin Fountain
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.