Sightseeing in Zug - what to see. Complete travel guide

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.
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.

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.

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.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Zug and surroundings
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Survived castles around Zug
♥ Castle 'St. Andreas Castle' , 4.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Horben Castle' , 15.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Meggenhorn Castle' , 19 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rapperswil Castle Rapperswil' , 23.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Brestenberg Castle' , 28.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'St. Andreas Castle' , 4.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Horben Castle' , 15.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Meggenhorn Castle' , 19 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Rapperswil Castle Rapperswil' , 23.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Brestenberg Castle' , 28.8 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Zug
♥ National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 82.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 83.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 124.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 143.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 82.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 83.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 124.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 143.2 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Zug and around
♥ Art museum 'Foundation E.G. Bührle' Zurich, 21 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Centre Le Corbusier' Zurich, 21.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Rietberg Museum' Zurich, 21.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kunsthaus' Zurich, 22.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Swiss National Museum' Zurich, 23.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Foundation E.G. Bührle' Zurich, 21 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Centre Le Corbusier' Zurich, 21.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Rietberg Museum' Zurich, 21.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Kunsthaus' Zurich, 22.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Swiss National Museum' Zurich, 23.7 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Zug from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Engelberg
From the series “15 Sparsely Populated Places for Solitude with Wildlife”
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Distance from Zug center - 38.9 km.
More than that, there was saved an old church, a good example of rococo style of the 1730s. The main nature sightseeing of these places is a wonderful lake Trubsee. From this lake begin the most interesting touristic walking routes. Engelberg is a unique place which give people an opportunity to combine a private vacation with original resort entertainment. At the top station of the aerial lift Rotair has placed a unique public place – the highest in Europe karaoke-bar. …
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Schloss Hallwyl
From the series “Impressive Castles and Palaces Located on Water”
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Distance from Zug center - 29.9 km.
Many of the buildings and rooms of the castle were modernized, but some still retain the historic atmosphere. The original round tower, on whose summit one can ascend on the steep spiral staircase, remains equally unchanging. Next to the tower is the ancient house, where the interiors of the previous centuries have been preserved. Tourists who want to see the historical sights in detail should take into consideration that the Hallwyl Castle is open for the visit only in the period from April to October. …
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Pilatusbahn
From the series “The Most Dangerous Railroads in the World”
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Distance from Zug center - 29.6 km.
Nowadays, 10 red carriages, designed to hold 40 passengers, are shuttling constantly. The carriages move with a speed not exceeding 12 km/h, which allows to transport up to 340 passengers hourly. In all the carriages the atmosphere of the middle of the last century has been recreated, which makes the trip even more interesting. If you do not lean out of the window, the trip will seem maximally comfortable, but if you do, you can catch the fragrance of mountain flowers and even pick them from the steep slopes. …
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Rosewood to Open a Hotel in Rome in Three Buildings
The Rosewood hotel in Rome is destined to be popular. It is located in the heart of the capital where it occupies the entire block. The hotel will consist of three historic buildings that date back to the beginning of the 20th century. The BNL headquarters building is the central part of the hotel. Originally designed by Marcello Piacentini, a famous Italian architect, the building was reimagined to meet modern standards of hospitality. The engineering company Jacobs and Australian BAR Studio specializing in interior design formed the new look of the historic attraction, paying great respect for the Piacentini’s legacy.
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18.01.2021
The Rosewood hotel in Rome is destined to be popular. It is located in the heart of the capital where it occupies the entire block. The hotel will consist of three historic buildings that date back to the beginning of the 20th century. The BNL headquarters building is the central part of the hotel. Originally designed by Marcello Piacentini, a famous Italian architect, the building was reimagined to meet modern standards of hospitality. The engineering company Jacobs and Australian BAR Studio specializing in interior design formed the new look of the historic attraction, paying great respect for the Piacentini’s legacy.

18.01.2021
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