Four moorland landscapes of exceptional beauty and national importance are located in the canton of Zug; they are protected by the constitution. These include the Zugerberg moorland landscape. The landscape, lake, Old Town and museums offer different highlights for a trip to Zug. You can therefore plan your stay around the experiences that interest you—from activities on the mountain to exhibitions and boat trips.
Zugerberg: views and activities in every season
Zugerberg is 1,093 metres high and offers views of Lake Zug. Activities available there include hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing. The funicular takes you to Zugerberg in eight minutes. If you combine your outing with a mountain bike tour, there is a 2.1-kilometre trail on the mountain: it runs from the Zugerberg mountain station via Juchenegg to Schönegg, the valley station of the Zugerberg funicular. The difficulty level is easy to moderate; there are bypasses for all obstacles.
The Höllgrotten caves in Lorzentobel also offer a seasonal option for planning: they are open from April to October. The caves are a destination for families, school classes, groups and individual visitors. Check the opening hours before your trip.
On Lake Zug and Lake Ă„geri
You can experience Lake Zug along the lakeside path, which connects urban quays, quieter stretches through woodland and fields, and views of the lake. Zugersee Schifffahrt offers trips with views, at sunset, with culinary offerings, for families and with music. Its boats operate daily from mid-April to early November; check the timetable before your trip.
At Lake Ă„geri, the lake lies between wooded hills. Families can enjoy a knight-themed boat trip, which turns the voyage itself into an adventure. This gives you two different ways to experience the lakes: a lakeside path with changing scenery on Lake Zug and a themed boat trip on Lake Ă„geri.
Old Town and museums
On the edge of Zug’s Old Town, Museum Burg Zug is housed in a maze-like building. It is the city’s oldest surviving secular building and has a history spanning almost 900 years. The permanent exhibition presents the history of the city and canton of Zug from the Middle Ages onwards. For families, the museum offers digital or analogue scavenger hunts through the building.
The Museum fĂĽr Urgeschichte(n) Zug devotes its permanent exhibition to archaeological finds from the canton, spanning the period from the Palaeolithic to the Early Middle Ages. One focus of the permanent collection is the lake-dwelling period; finds from three UNESCO World Heritage sites are on display. In the open workshop, visitors can make their own souvenir inspired by Neolithic finds. The two museums thus offer different perspectives: the history of the city and canton at Museum Burg Zug, and archaeological finds from different periods at the Museum fĂĽr Urgeschichte(n).
Cherries and Zug specialities
During a guided tour of Confiserie Speck, a cake is made before visitors’ eyes. Afterwards, they can enjoy a slice of Zug cherry cake and a coffee in the café next door. The Zuger Chriesimärt adds another cherry-themed attraction: cherry farmers sell fresh cherries there, along with Zug cherry brandy, cherry cakes, cherry sausages and other regional specialities. The Chriesisturm is also part of Zug’s Old Town: a race through the Old Town has been held there since 2009.
Whether you focus on mountain activities, water, culture or cherries, the options offer different starting points for planning your time in Zug. Seasonal details are particularly important for boat trips and the Höllgrotten caves; check the exact timetables and opening hours before your visit.
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