Guided tour of the castle with flashlight
Would you and your child like to visit the Museum Burg Zug in the dark?
Would you and your child like to visit the Museum Burg Zug in the dark?
For the curious explorers who, equipped with a flash light and a sense of adventure, want to roam through the dark museum and discover a number of secrets.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Special Exhibition: «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
A guided tour in dialogue with Myriam Kärvas, Head of Education & Mediation and Maria Ellend Wittwer, Conservator-Restorer, Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology of the Canton Zug.
The guided tour is offered in German only.
Two fairytale parlours in the castle.
Isabelle Hauser takes you on a journey into the world of ‘Frau Holle’ with her harp playing and storytelling. (Duration approx. 20 minutes)
2.15 pm | 3 pm | 3.45 pm | 4.30 pm
Claudia Daepp ventures into the exciting world of animals with ‘Ein tierisch starkes Märchen’ (An Animalistic Fairy Tale). (Duration approx. 15 minutes)
2 pm | 2.45 pm | 3.30 pm
Special Exhibition: «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
Guided tour of the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
The guided tour is offered in German only.
We are also almost always there for you during the Christmas holidays
24 & 25 December: closed
26 December: 10 am–5 pm
27 and 28 December: 2 pm–5pm
29 December: closed
30 December: 2 pm–5 pm
31 December: 10 am–5 pm
1 January: closed
2 January: 10 am–5 pm
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Join us on a journey back to the Middle Ages!
The maid Ita takes young and old on a journey back in time to the Middle Ages and lets them partake in her everyday life and her view of things.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The tour is offered in German only.
Would you and your child like to visit the Museum Burg Zug in the dark?
For the curious explorers who, equipped with a flash light and a sense of adventure, want to roam through the dark museum and discover a number of secrets.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
A fascinating journey through the dark chapters of Zug's judicial history awaits you.
What crimes did the ‘Blutschande’ hide? And where does the term ‘gallows bird’ actually come from? Armed with your torch, immerse yourself in the world of the Ancien Régime and shed light on times long past.
Experience the stories of the former inhabitants of the castle up close.
Guided tour with actors: discover historical figures from past centuries on an interactive tour and listen to their stories. Find out what the business with handsome men was all about or how unjust medieval jurisdiction was.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The tour is offered in German only.
Lecture evening followed by herbal snacks.
Lecture evening with Michèle Jörg-Dittli, TEN medicinal plant specialist, followed by herbal snacks. In cooperation with «passo per passo – Naturerlebnisse mit Profil».
The tour is offered in German only.
Dialogue-based tour in the special exhibition: «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
On religious fervour, the cult of relics and the search for divine proximity. How the worship of saints shaped the medieval world view. A dialogue-based tour with Myriam Kärvas, Head of Education & Outreach, and Elisabeth Feiler-Sturm, MA, Curator of Art and Cultural Assets for the Catholic Parish of Zug. In cooperation with the Catholic Parish of Zug.
The guided tour is offered in German only.
Step into the shoes of medieval craftsmen!
Accompanying the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland», the museum is setting up a medieval workshop. On selected Wednesday afternoons from February 2026, the workshop will offer young and old alike the opportunity to experiment, try things out and slip into the role of medieval craftsmen and women. Learn about typical materials and techniques of the Middle Ages. Find out how a stonemason worked his stones without modern machines, how laborious it was to make your own spoon, why salt was so precious and how difficult it was to write with a quill and ink! We invite our guests on a lively journey of discovery into the Middle Ages – with their heads, hearts and hands.
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Special Exhibition: «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
Guided tour of the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
The guided tour is offered in German only.
A fascinating journey through the dark chapters of Zug's judicial history awaits you.
What crimes did the ‘Blutschande’ hide? And where does the term ‘gallows bird’ actually come from? Armed with your torch, immerse yourself in the world of the Ancien Régime and shed light on times long past.
Experience the stories of the former inhabitants of the castle up close.
Guided tour with actors: discover historical figures from past centuries on an interactive tour and listen to their stories. Find out what the business with handsome men was all about or how unjust medieval jurisdiction was.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The tour is offered in German only.
An exciting lecture by Alpine historian Dr. phil. Romed Aschwanden awaits you in the attic of Zug Library.
The Alpine historian explains how economic centres remain connected despite the mountains and how traders with their goods brave the dangerous crossing then and now. With the kind support of Zug Library.
The lecture is offered in German only.
Join us on a journey back to the Middle Ages!
The maid Ita takes young and old on a journey back in time to the Middle Ages and lets them partake in her everyday life and her view of things.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The tour is offered in German only.
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Step into the shoes of medieval craftsmen!
Accompanying the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland», the museum is setting up a medieval workshop. On selected Wednesday afternoons from February 2026, the workshop will offer young and old alike the opportunity to experiment, try things out and slip into the role of medieval craftsmen and women. Learn about typical materials and techniques of the Middle Ages. Find out how a stonemason worked his stones without modern machines, how laborious it was to make your own spoon, why salt was so precious and how difficult it was to write with a quill and ink! We invite our guests on a lively journey of discovery into the Middle Ages – with their heads, hearts and hands.
Dialogue-based tour in the special exhibition: «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
What did a tiled stove look like 800 years ago? And how was it made? Explore the traces of the oldest tiled stoves and discover the stories depicted on the tiles. A dialogue-based tour with Eva Roth Heege, archaeologist at the Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology of the Canton of Zug. In cooperation with the Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology of the Canton of Zug.
The guided tour is offered in German only.
Join us on a journey back to the Middle Ages!
Discover the ancient tradition of Maundy Thursday soup in this hands-on workshop. Gather aromatic spring herbs and learn why nine of them had to go into the pot. In cooperation with «passo per passo – Naturerlebnisse mit Profil».
The tour is offered in German only.
Experience the stories of the former inhabitants of the castle up close.
Guided tour with actors: discover historical figures from past centuries on an interactive tour and listen to their stories. Find out what the business with handsome men was all about or how unjust medieval jurisdiction was.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The tour is offered in German only.
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Step into the shoes of medieval craftsmen!
Accompanying the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland», the museum is setting up a medieval workshop. On selected Wednesday afternoons from February 2026, the workshop will offer young and old alike the opportunity to experiment, try things out and slip into the role of medieval craftsmen and women. Learn about typical materials and techniques of the Middle Ages. Find out how a stonemason worked his stones without modern machines, how laborious it was to make your own spoon, why salt was so precious and how difficult it was to write with a quill and ink! We invite our guests on a lively journey of discovery into the Middle Ages – with their heads, hearts and hands.
Special Exhibition: «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
Guided tour of the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
The guided tour is offered in German only.
An exciting lecture by city archivist lic. phil. Thomas Glauser awaits you in the attic of Zug Library.
The lecture highlights how the city of Zug was destroyed and rebuilt under Habsburg and Confederate rule (1352-1415). With the kind support of Zug Library.
The lecture is offered in German only.
Experience the stories of the former inhabitants of the castle up close.
Guided tour with actors: discover historical figures from past centuries on an interactive tour and listen to their stories. Find out what the business with handsome men was all about or how unjust medieval jurisdiction was.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The tour is offered in German only.
Dialogue-based tour in the special exhibition: «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
Discover the methods archaeologists use today to piece together a vivid picture from individual traces and findings. A dialogue-based tour with Claudia Löckher, M.A., archaeologist at the Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology of the Canton of Zug. In cooperation with the Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology of the Canton of Zug.
The guided tour is offered in German only.
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Step into the shoes of medieval craftsmen!
Accompanying the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland», the museum is setting up a medieval workshop. On selected Wednesday afternoons from February 2026, the workshop will offer young and old alike the opportunity to experiment, try things out and slip into the role of medieval craftsmen and women. Learn about typical materials and techniques of the Middle Ages. Find out how a stonemason worked his stones without modern machines, how laborious it was to make your own spoon, why salt was so precious and how difficult it was to write with a quill and ink! We invite our guests on a lively journey of discovery into the Middle Ages – with their heads, hearts and hands.
Join us on a journey back to the Middle Ages!
The maid Ita takes young and old on a journey back in time to the Middle Ages and lets them partake in her everyday life and her view of things.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The tour is offered in German only.
Further Information in April
Further Information in April
An exciting lecture by PD Dr. phil. Michael Jucker awaits you in the attic of Zug Library.
A sporty Middle Ages – did it really exist? Research has referred to sport since the 19th century. This lecture questions this assumption on the basis of a wide variety of sources. With the kind support of Zug Library.
The lecture is offered in German only.
Experience the stories of the former inhabitants of the castle up close.
Guided tour with actors: discover historical figures from past centuries on an interactive tour and listen to their stories. Find out what the business with handsome men was all about or how unjust medieval jurisdiction was.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The tour is offered in German only.
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Step into the shoes of medieval craftsmen!
Accompanying the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland», the museum is setting up a medieval workshop. On selected Wednesday afternoons from February 2026, the workshop will offer young and old alike the opportunity to experiment, try things out and slip into the role of medieval craftsmen and women. Learn about typical materials and techniques of the Middle Ages. Find out how a stonemason worked his stones without modern machines, how laborious it was to make your own spoon, why salt was so precious and how difficult it was to write with a quill and ink! We invite our guests on a lively journey of discovery into the Middle Ages – with their heads, hearts and hands.
An exciting lecture by Ulrike Gollnick, M.A., Archaeologist and construction researcher awaits you in the attic of Zug Library.
Medieval evidence of popular piety in Central Switzerland offers insights into the religious world of that time, where Christianity was mixed with regional folk beliefs. With the kind support of Zug Library.
The lecture is offered in German only.
Experience the stories of the former inhabitants of the castle up close.
Guided tour with actors: discover historical figures from past centuries on an interactive tour and listen to their stories. Find out what the business with handsome men was all about or how unjust medieval jurisdiction was.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The tour is offered in German only.
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Step into the shoes of medieval craftsmen!
Accompanying the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland», the museum is setting up a medieval workshop. On selected Wednesday afternoons from February 2026, the workshop will offer young and old alike the opportunity to experiment, try things out and slip into the role of medieval craftsmen and women. Learn about typical materials and techniques of the Middle Ages. Find out how a stonemason worked his stones without modern machines, how laborious it was to make your own spoon, why salt was so precious and how difficult it was to write with a quill and ink! We invite our guests on a lively journey of discovery into the Middle Ages – with their heads, hearts and hands.
Special Exhibition: «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
Guided tour of the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
The guided tour is offered in German only.
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Join us on a journey back to the Middle Ages!
The maid Ita takes young and old on a journey back in time to the Middle Ages and lets them partake in her everyday life and her view of things.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The tour is offered in German only.
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Step into the shoes of medieval craftsmen!
Accompanying the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland», the museum is setting up a medieval workshop. On selected Wednesday afternoons from February 2026, the workshop will offer young and old alike the opportunity to experiment, try things out and slip into the role of medieval craftsmen and women. Learn about typical materials and techniques of the Middle Ages. Find out how a stonemason worked his stones without modern machines, how laborious it was to make your own spoon, why salt was so precious and how difficult it was to write with a quill and ink! We invite our guests on a lively journey of discovery into the Middle Ages – with their heads, hearts and hands.
Special Exhibition: «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
Guided tour of the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
The guided tour is offered in German only.
Special Exhibition: «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
Guided tour of the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
The guided tour is offered in German only.
Join us on a journey back to the Middle Ages!
The maid Ita takes young and old on a journey back in time to the Middle Ages and lets them partake in her everyday life and her view of things.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The tour is offered in German only.
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum