Experiences in Lake Zug

There's fun for everyone to be had on the great tin toboggan on the Hochstuckli.

In Schindellegi high above Lake Zurich, “Sihlpark Wellness” has established an oasis of well-being where day-to-day life is deliberately brought to a halt.

The Zug Old Town Jazz Night is well-known way beyond the borders of Canton Zug, and offers a large variety of musical delights.

An exciting treasure hunt for the whole family in Zug. Solve the puzzle, find the treasure, get your gift and learn surprising and interesting facts about Zug.

Visitors can observe 19 native and formerly native animals like deer, bear, lynx, wolf, wildcat, marmot, elk, wild boar, and the Przewalski horse on 80 hectares.

The little canton of Zug is known as “Switzerland’s cherry country”.

The “Zuger Kirschtorte” (Zug cherry cake) is known as THE speciality of Zug. Trying it and watching how it's made at a bakery really should be mandatory!

Experience amazing sensations while learning about local indigenous animals on the Volg Naturena Five-Senses Trails. In German-speaking Switzerland, there are five adventure trails (Fricktal, Seebachtal, Werdenberg, Zugerland, and Seeland), each with eight stations.

Visitors of all ages to the popular Sattel-Hochstuckli family holiday destination can enjoy an unforgettable experience on the interactive “Geissä Wäg”, or Goat Trail. This themed trail leads from the Mostelberg to the Blüemlisberg goat farm and regales visitors with a wealth of information about the world of goats along the way.

Fast Scooter descent from the local mountain of Zug – magnificent views over the lake, to the city and the mountains.

The Fishing Museum in the heart of the Old Town of Zug combines a wealth of information and exhibits in a compact space.

The adventure playground on the Zugerberg sets children's pulses racing. It is only a short walk (800 m) from the Zugerberg lift to the Schattwäldli playground.

On the edge of the old town, Zug Castle is the oldest still preserved profane building in Zug and is a landmark of the city. With its many nooks and crannies, Zug Castle has been home to the museum of cultural history for the city and the Canton of Zug since 1983.

This landmark of Zug is 52 metres high and rises above the other town towers. The lower part was constructed as a simple passageway through the town’s oldest circular wall. Hans Felder snr., from Bavaria, the master builder who built St. Oswald's Church, increased the tower height in 1478-1480.

At the heart of the vibrant city of Zug lies the medieval Old Town with a flourishing creative and designer scene.

Discover the world's most amazing stalactite caves in Lorzentobel near Baar. Young and old are enchanted by fairy-tale rock formations in the Hell Grottoes Caves.

The present name of this highest tower with the strongest walls was taken from the Capuchin monastery that was built in the vicinity in 1595.

The minigolf course in Zug occupies an idyllic, slightly raised location near the Old Town and affords views of the city and lake.

The southeastern corner of the former town fortification, the Gunpowder Tower, was built between 1522 and 1532 and was used to store gunpowder. Its external diameter is about 14 m, the inner diameter 8.5 m.

What was in 1806 a dramatic and catastrophic event for humans, is today a blessing for endangered animal species: the landslide of Goldau. In the area where the landslide took place, the Goldau Nature Park and Zoo offers non-domesticated animals a species-appropriate home in an impressive landscape.

A sled run, trampolines, bouncy castles and more. A great all-ROUND experience – for the whole family!