Huwiler-Turm, Zug

Name: Huwiler-Turm
Address: Zug, Switzerland

#5 among attractions in Zug

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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. Huwiler tower was part of the defense system and the city wall, but as Zug was actually never under siege. ()

Coordinates: 47°9'53"N, 8°31'4"E

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Huwiler-Turm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zytturm, Katastrophenbucht, Museum Burg Zug, Theater Casino Zug.

~860 ftNW
Observation decks and towers
Zytturm, Zug
5 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.
0.4 miNW
Memorial
Katastrophenbucht, Zug
11 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...
~340 ftNW
Specialty museum, Historical place, Museum
Museum Burg Zug, Zug
2 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.
~970 ftW
47°9'51"N • 8°30'50"E
Theater Casino Zug, Zug
5 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~1090 ftW
47°9'52"N • 8°30'48"E
Seeliken, Zug
6 min walk • Beach, Outdoor activities, Lake
~570 ftNW
47°9'57"N • 8°30'59"E
Burgbachkeller, Zug
3 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Salesianum Zug, Zug
19 min walk • The Salesianum, also known as the "Pearl of Zug" or St. Karlshof, is a historic estate and mansion, located in the southernmost part of the town of Zug, Switzerland along the lake, in the direction of Oberwil.
~650 ftW
47°9'52"N • 8°30'55"E
Bibliothek Zug, Zug
4 min walk • Library
1 miNW
Hockey, Sport, Sport venue
Bossard Arena, Zug
25 min walk • Bossard Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Zug, Switzerland. The capacity of the arena is 7,200 spectators and opened in 2010. It hosts indoor sporting events such as ice hockey. It hosts the EV Zug of the National League. It replaced Eishalle Herti as the home of EV Zug.
0.4 miNW
47°10'13"N • 8°30'48"E
Vorstadtkatastrophe, Zug
12 min walk • Memorial
1 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Herti Allmend Stadion, Zug
26 min walk • Herti Allmend Stadion is a multi-use stadium in Zug, Switzerland. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Zug 94 and SC Cham in 2007-08 Challenge League season. The stadium holds 4,900 people and was opened in 1979.

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Which popular attractions are close to Huwiler-Turm?

Nearby attractions include Museum Burg Zug, Zug (2 min walk), Burgbachkeller, Zug (3 min walk), Bibliothek Zug, Zug (4 min walk), Zytturm, Zug (5 min walk).

How to get to Huwiler-Turm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Huwiler-Turm:

Bus

Burgbach • Lines: 1, 13, 2 (3 min walk)
Bibliothek • Lines: 11, 14 (4 min walk)

Train

Zug Casino (6 min walk)
Zug Postplatz (7 min walk)