Travel Guide of Zug in Switzerland by Influencers and Travelers
Zug is the largest town and capital of the Swiss canton of Zug in Switzerland. Its name originates from the fishing vocabulary; in the Middle Ages it referred to the right to pull up fishing nets and hence to the right to fish.
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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Zug
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1 - Zürich
12 km away
Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich. It is located in north-central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zürich.
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2 - Uetliberg
12 km away
The Uetliberg is a mountain in the Swiss plateau, part of the Albis chain, rising to 870 m. The mountain offers a panoramic view of the entire city of Zürich and the Lake of Zurich, and lies on the boundary between the city of Zürich and the municipalities of Stallikon and Uitikon.
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3 - Paragliding in Lucerne
23 km away
Embark on a remarkable journey of exploration and behold the mesmerizing allure of Mount Rigi and its enchanting alpine surroundings! Engage in an unforgettable paragliding escapade where you will be whisked away to soar high above the magnificent pe...
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4 - Rigi
13 km away
The Rigi is a mountain massif of the Alps, located in Central Switzerland. The whole massif is almost entirely surrounded by the water of three different bodies of water: Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz.
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5 - Hirzel
13 km away
Hirzel is a former municipality in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. On 1 January 2018 the former municipality of Hirzel merged into the municipality of Horgen.
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6 - Hiking | Zurich
16 km away
Conquer the "Queen of the Mountains" on this full-day tour. Scale Mt. Rigi by cable car from Weggis and travel to Vitznau by cable car, then marvel at unique landscapes on a boat ride on Lake Lucerne.
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7 - Zugersee
14 km away
Lake Zug is a lake in Central Switzerland, situated between Lake Lucerne and Lake Zurich. It stretches for 14 km between Arth and the Cham-Zug bay.
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8 - Lake Zurich
15 km away
Lake Zürich is a lake in Switzerland, extending southeast of the city of Zürich. Depending on the context, Lake Zürich or Zürichsee can be used to describe the lake as a whole, or just that part of the lake downstream of the Seedamm at Rapperswil, whilst the part upstream of Rapperswil may be called the Obersee or Upper Lake.
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9 - Tours & Sightseeing | Grindelwald & Interlaken Day Trips from Zurich
16 km away
Travel through the magical countryside and over the Brünig pass to Interlaken, the heart of the magnificent Jungfrau region. You'll have about 6 hours to explore both Grindelwald and Interlaken at your own pace with optional activities of your choice. Stroll past rustic chalets to one of the numerous lookout points for views of the surrounding mountainscape, including the world-famous triple peaks Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Catch the public train back to Interlaken and spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the renowned adventure capital of Europe! Shop for souvenirs or take a funicular ride up to Interlaken’s local mountain, Harder Kulm, for more amazing views over the two lakes and the surrounding peaks (summer only).
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10 - Meisterschwanden
18 km away
Meisterschwanden is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.
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11 - Foundation E.G. Bührle
21 km away
The Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection is an art museum in Zürich, Switzerland. It was established by the Bührle family to make Emil Georg Bührle's collection of European sculptures and paintings available to the public.
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12 - Sightseeing | Zurich
16 km away
Discover the famous city highlights of Zurich on an open bus tour that offers unbeatable views of the city. See Lake Zurich, the Swiss National Museum, and the FIFA World Football Museum.
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13 - Jesuit Church, Lucerne
21 km away
The Lucerne Jesuit Church is a Catholic church in Lucerne, Switzerland. It is the first large Baroque church built in Switzerland north of the Alps.
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14 - Wildspitz
21 km away
The Wildspitz is the highest summit of the Rossberg, a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Zug and Schwyz. Reaching a height of 1,580 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit in the canton of Zug. The Wildspitz is surrounded by three lakes: Lake Zug, Lake Lauerz and Lake Ägeri.
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15 - Hot Air Ballooning in Zurich
16 km away
Discover the beauty of the Zurich Region and surroundings from the clouds on this hot air balloon flight near Zurich. Offering impressive views over the city centre and further on to the towns of Zug and Lucerne, this once in a lifetime experience co...
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Pictures and Stories of Zug from Influencers
3 pictures of Zug from Ricardo Gomez Angel, Raphael Küttel, Aleks Marinkovic and other travelers
- Took this drone shot on a spontaneous flight above the Zugerberg, Switzerland. ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Raphael Küttel | ©Unsplash
- Early morning view over the lake ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Aleks Marinkovic | ©Unsplash
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