Lake Zug

#278 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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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. The Lorze as the main feeder river empties its waters into the lake at its northern extremity, but 1 km further west issues from the lake to pursue its course towards the Reuss. Due to this poor feeding, Environmental protection is very important as the lake would suffer long term damage if polluted as the second of the rivers, Rigiaa, feeds only a marginal amount into the lake at its southern end. Already a great part of the fauna in the deep parts of the lake has been lost. ()

Local name: Zugersee Area: 14.79 mi²Length: 8.57 miWidth: 2.92 miMaximum depth: 646 ftElevation: 1355 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°7'34"N, 8°29'22"E

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LucerneSwitzerland

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Lake Zug – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zytturm, Katastrophenbucht, Museum Burg Zug, Gesslerburg.

3 miNE
Observation decks and towers
Zytturm, Zug
77 min walk • Standing proudly in the historical city of Zug, Switzerland, the Zytturm is a testament to the city's rich past and cultural heritage. This ancient monument, whose name translates to "Time Tower," serves as a significant landmark in the charming old town of Zug.
3.2 miN
Memorial
Katastrophenbucht, Zug
82 min walk • Nestled within the picturesque city of Zug, Switzerland, lies a remarkable testament to the resilience of nature and community: Katastrophenbucht, or "Disaster Bay." This serene alcove, situated on the shores of Lake Zug, was thrust into the limelight following a...
3 miNE
Specialty museum, Historical place, Museum
Museum Burg Zug, Zug
76 min walk • Zug Castle is a castle in the municipality of Zug of the Canton of Zug in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Gesslerburg, Küssnacht
92 min walk • Gesslerburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Küssnacht of the Canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.8 miN
Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
St. Andreas Castle, Zug
98 min walk • St. Andreas Castle is a privately owned castle located in Cham, in the Canton of Zug, Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. The castle hill has been used since at least 400 AD, based on Roman artifacts found there. The site of the neighboring chapel has been used for religious ceremonies since the Roman era.
3 miNE
Tower
Huwiler-Turm, Zug
76 min walk • Huwiler Tower is the smallest of the four outer town wall towers in the city of Zug. Its exact age is unknown, but cannot be later than 1524/25. The tower was known for a long time as the "Hof" tower, and was called that until it was acquired by a citizen named Huwiler in 1697.
2.9 miNE
47°9'51"N • 8°30'50"E
Theater Casino Zug, Zug
74 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
2.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Zugerberg, Zug
63 min walk • The Zugerberg is a mountain overlooking Zug and Lake Zug in the Zug. It lies approximately halfway between Lake Zug and Lake Ägeri. The Zugerbergbahn funicular connects the Zugerberg from Zug. The upper station is located at a height of 925 metres and is a popular vantage point as well as a recreational area.
2.9 miN
47°9'52"N • 8°30'48"E
Seeliken, Zug
74 min walk • Beach, Outdoor activities, Lake
1.3 miNW
Forts and castles
Schloss Buonas
35 min walk • Buonas Castle, in history also known as Buonas Castle, Hertenstein Castle and Old Buonas Castle, is a castle in the Buonas district of the municipality of Risch. It is located on a peninsula on Lake Zug and has an extensive park.
3 miNE
47°9'57"N • 8°30'59"E
Burgbachkeller, Zug
78 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater