Things to see and do Zug

Zug is the icing on the cake! The town is dotted with cherry trees, and of course it's the specialty. You'll find jams, cakes and even dishes made from this delicious fruit. The tourist office will guide you to the beautiful sights of the old town and the secret spots by the lake. The Zug Tourist Office organizes guided tours of the Old Town on Saturdays from late May to late September. It's the ideal way to find out everything there is to know!

The Kantonales Museum für Urgeschichte or the Museum of Prehistory in Zug opened its doors in 1997 and was expanded in 2003. This young institution recalls the everyday life of the time, with life-size scenes and numerous models of settlements, all made clearer by texts. The exhibitions retrace the six important periods of history, from the Paleolithic to the High Middle Ages, through an interactive tour.

The Museum of Fine Arts in Zug exhibits contemporary works with an emphasis on Swiss surrealism and fantasy art, but not only. The variety of works is impressive, as is the quality of the exhibitions, which are numerous throughout the year. During your visit, you can admire the most important collection of modern Viennese artists, of which Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele are the main representatives. A must-see for the whole family.

Located on the edge of the old town of Zug, the building underwent extensive restoration work between 1979 and 1982. Since then, Zug Castle has become a museum of cultural history for the city and canton of Zug. The building, which was originally built in the Middle Ages (early 13th century), now has a more baroque appearance. The museum bears witness to the town's past in three main areas: religious life (statues, etc.), the bourgeoisie (furnishings, costumes, portraits, etc.) and craftsmanship (goldsmiths, pewter, clocks, etc.).