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City in Switzerland
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Zug is a town of 31,345 people (2021) in the Zurich region of Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zug. This article also covers the neighbouring town of Cham (population 17,042 in 2020).
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Very picturesque with old buildings and several squares.
Zyytturm
This tower was built as part of the city walls. Its unique features are the blue roof as well as the astronomical clock. To visit, you get the key for a deposit (Tu-Sa) from nearby Wunderbox at Fischmarkt 10 or (outside the opening hours) from Restaurant Intermezzo at Grabenstrasse 6. On Mondays, the key is available from the library at St.-Oswalds-Gasse 21
The town's landmark mountain, where you have a great view over the lake and the town. The Zugerberg Funicular can bring you up there conveniently.
Museum Burg Zug
Zug town and cantonal museum's permanent collection along with other exhibits.
Art museum.
Town park of Cham.
Schloss St. Andreas
The site of the neighbouring chapel has been used for religious ceremonies since the Roman era. While the castle is privately owned, the grounds are opened to the public twice a year.
Ziegelei museum
A museum in an old brickworks. There are special tours on offer during which you can make your own bricks.
This is a very old restaurant. The interior is still the same as decades ago and will take you back in time. The food is tasty and you will get big portion for the price.
This is an institution in Zug. Once a restaurant for farmers, this place is extremely popular in the summer, when you can drink a beer outside below the trees. During the "Stierenmärt it's full of farmers, a real authentic Swiss experience.
This restaurant has the rustic charm of a farmer's house out in the green. In the summer it's a pleasure to sit in the beer garden below the trees and drink a beer and eat a "Cordon Bleu". You will get great value for your money. The menu covers the whole range of good Swiss food. The restaurant inside is quite small. On weekends it's recommended to reserve your table, especially if you want to eat inside.
It is very small, but with old interior. Very charming. Italian food.
The canteen for the workers of Siemens. Accessible for everyone. Decent quality food. Only lunch and during weekdays.
Relatively a lot of space. Comfortable couches and very stylish interior. Very long bar. On some Fridays, there are jam sessions which are very cool.
It serves cocktails and food on the top floor of the Uptown building close to the marina. It has got an amazing view of the Alps and the city, especially during sunset.
There are trains every half an hour from Zurich, Brunnen or Lucerne. It is also easily reachable from the Canton of Ticino.
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