“Everything was great, friendly staff including the captain, a good extensive brunch buffet, and a beautiful boat trip.”
Ursula
on Brunch boat Zürichsee from Rapperswil
4.7(7 Reviews)
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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Zug · answered by the editorial team
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.