Canton of Zug

The Canton of Zug sits in central Switzerland between Lake Zurich and Lake Lucerne, covering eleven municipalities. Its capital carries the same name and rests on the northern shore of Lake Zug, surrounded by gentle hills and forests.

The territory joined the Confederation in 1352 and remained Catholic through the centuries. After the civil conflict of 1847, it developed into an economic center with low taxation.

The name comes from an old word for fishing, pointing to the early importance of the lake. Today the economy is shaped by international firms, while in spring villages sell cherries outdoors following old custom.

Trains and buses connect the municipalities with each other and offer links to larger cities nearby. Most places lie in flat or gently rolling terrain and are easy to reach on foot or by bike.

Cherry trees grow on many slopes around the lake and have supplied fruit for local distilleries for centuries. The small area hosts more registered companies per resident than almost any other region in Europe.

Location: Switzerland

Inception: 1352

Capital city: Zug

Elevation above the sea: 425 m

Part of: Central Switzerland

Shares border with: Canton of Lucerne, Aargau, Canton of Zürich, Canton of Schwyz

Website: https://zg.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.16480,8.54800

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:31