Sightseeing in Zug - what to see. Complete travel guide

The center of the eponymous Swiss canton is situated on the foothill of Zugerberg Mount on the shore of picturesque Zugerzee approximately 425m above the sea level. The nature of Switzerland is very picturesque, and Zug neighborhoods perfectly expose this fact in all its glory, so there’s no wonder why this place is often called a true paradise for tourists.

Zug Canton has one distinct feature – it has the most liberal tax legislation. This fact determines the presence of a large number of wealthy people. However, you will not often see this luxury in the look of residents.

Start your acquaintance with this town from making an evening promenade. It’s really hard to find words to describe the glory sunset above the lake. However, the beauty of the embankment is no less striking. You will also find here small streets with original buildings, which are generously decorated with all sorts of ornaments. The pedestrian streets of the town are so wonderful that you can walk here tirelessly. Zytturm Tower with its clock is the symbol of Zug. The embankment is also a location of a small zoo with an amazing collection of ibises. Even though this town is rather small, it features a large number of museums. Museum in der Burg (in the fortress) is particularly interesting. However, Museums of Africa, Fishing, Tile Manufacturing and Ancient History, as well as the local art gallery are also very interesting and informative. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

In the Middle Ages, the city was surrounded by impregnable walls, some fragments of which have been preserved to this day. You can see one of the biggest masonry fragments in the historic district of Nopfliturm. In the 16th century, the defensive wall was constructed here. There are also preserved original wooden parapets that have been recently reconstructed.

In the historic district, there is the Old City Hall built 500 years ago. It has also preserved a lot of unique decorative elements, including high wooden windows. The City Hall is four-storied. On its ground floor, there was the market at one time. The upper floors have always belonged to officials.

The defense towers of Zug built in the Middle Ages and preserved to this day is very interesting too. Searching and studying them may become an exciting quest. The most unusual one is the Old Powder Tower. Its wall thickness is 2.7 m, which exactly makes it such an incomparable site. There are also the Capucine and Gulliver Tower. They both were built in the 16th century.

The main nature attraction of the city is Zug Lake. It is very interesting to walk around the lake at any time of the year. Tourists can take part in more entertainments in summer. At this time, you can relax at the beach on the lake shore or boat here. You can walk here in any season and strolls on the lake shores will bring you a lot of impressions.

As for incomparable architectural monuments, the old Castle Burg Zug is worth being mentioned. It is the largest and incredibly beautiful half-timbered building constructed for the rich family at one time. Consequently, it belonged to two dynasties. The castle houses a very interesting collection of antique items.

In summer, the guests of Zug have an opportunity to visit the Holgrot Caves located in the city surroundings. They are quite big. Besides magnificent stalactites and stalagmites, you can see several fabulous lakes in the caves. You can also take excursions around them. The caves are decorated with spectacular lights. The caves are located in the picturesque natural area. The route to them is exciting in its own way.