Guided tour of the special exhibition with the exhibition curator
Special Exhibition: «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
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Wed 23/09
6 pm | CHF 15 | German onlyWed 23/09
6 pm | CHF 15 | German onlyGuided tour of the special exhibition with the exhibition curator
Guided tour of the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland»
The guided tour is offered in German only.
Sun 27/09
3 pm | 5 years and older | limited tickets | only in GermanAdventure tour for families
Experience the stories of the former inhabitants of the castle up close. An adventure for young and grown-up alike.
Sun 27/09
3 pm | 5 years and older | limited tickets | only in GermanAdventure tour for families
Guided tour with theatre: New characters from past centuries guide you on an interactive tour through Zug's history.
The tour is offered in German only.
Sun 04/10
10 am–5 pm | The tours and concerts are included in the entry fee | Ticket-reservation is recommended | German onlySwiss Castle Day 2026
The Swiss Castle Day awaits visitors with a finissage-gift.
Sun 04/10
10 am–5 pm | The tours and concerts are included in the entry fee | Ticket-reservation is recommended | German onlySwiss Castle Day 2026
On Swiss Castles Day, our special exhibition ‘hûs,stat,fëld – The Middle Ages in Central Switzerland’ comes to a close. To mark the occasion, admission to all activities today is included in the museum entry fee. Your ticket secures you a place on your chosen guided tour. Depending on availability, you may also be able to take part in other activities.
Let curator Christoph Tschanz whisk you away to the Middle Ages one last time, or take another journey into the everyday life of Ita, the maid. Musically, the cello ensemble Das Sägewerk will once again captivate us.
10.30 am | 11.30 am | 12.30 pm: Short concert by the cello ensemble ‘das Sägewerk’ in the studio
11 am: Guided tour of the special exhibition «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland».
The guided tour is offered in German only.
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1 pm: Family tour: «Ita – a maid recounts»
With Ita, it's guaranteed never to be boring, as she knows everything about everyone and everything in the Middle Ages. | from 6 years on
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3 pm: Exhibition in dialogue «Castle life»
A dialogue-based tour of the special exhibition: «hǒus, tǒun, fẹ̄ld – the Middle Ages in central Switzerland» with Dr Gabi Meier Mohamed and exhibition curator Christoph Tschanz on Hünenberg Castle.
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Wed 07/10
2 pm–5 pmFree Wednesday
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Wed 07/10
2 pm–5 pmFree Wednesday
Free Wednesday: free admission to the museum
Sun 25/10
3 pm | 5 years and older | limited tickets | only in GermanAdventure tour for families
Experience the stories of the former inhabitants of the castle up close. An adventure for young and grown-up alike
Sun 25/10
3 pm | 5 years and older | limited tickets | only in GermanAdventure tour for families
Guided tour with theatre: New characters from past centuries guide you on an interactive tour through Zug's history.
The tour is offered in German only.
Fri 30/10
7 pm–8 pm | limited tickets | only in GermanGallows, wheel and pyre. The torchlight tour for adults
Follow the traces of earlier jurisprudence
Fri 30/10
7 pm–8 pm | limited tickets | only in GermanGallows, wheel and pyre. The torchlight tour for adults
We shed new light on Zug's history. Follow outrageous events in Zug Castle and trace the history of earlier jurisprudence.
Sun 01/11
Opening hours All Hallows' Day
We are there for you on All Hallows' Day.
Sun 01/11
Opening hours All Hallows' Day
All Hallows' Day 01/11: 10 am–5 pm
Fri 06/11
6 pm–7 pmGuided tour of the castle with flashlight
Would you and your child like to visit the Museum Burg Zug in the dark?
Fri 06/11
6 pm–7 pm |5–7 years incl. accompanying person |
only in German |
limited tickets
Guided tour of the castle with flashlight
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.
Thu 12/11
12.15 pm–1 pm | CHF 15 | one drink and a coffee or tea included | limited ticketsShort guided tours at lunchtime
A colourful selection of historical tidbits from the collection. ‘There’s no accounting for taste.’ You’re welcome to eat your own food in the cafeteria.
Thu 12/11
12.15 pm–1 pm | CHF 15 | one drink and a coffee or tea included | limited ticketsShort guided tours at lunchtime
On 12 November, a new event awaits you at Museum Burg Zug. The lunchtime mini-tour, aptly titled ‘There’s no accounting for taste’, serves up a fresh take on historical tidbits. Whilst you enjoy the lunch you’ve brought with you, we’ll present history freshly prepared. Bon appétit!
Fri 13/11
6 pm–7 pmGuided tour of the castle with flashlight
Would you and your child like to visit the Museum Burg Zug in the dark?
Fri 13/11
6 pm–7 pm |8–12 years incl. accompanying person |
limited tickets |
only in German
Guided tour of the castle with flashlight
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.
Fri 27/11
7 pm–8pm | limited tickets | only in GermanGallows, wheel and pyre. The torchlight tour for adults
Follow the traces of earlier jurisprudence.
Fri 27/11
7 pm–8pm | limited tickets | only in GermanGallows, wheel and pyre. The torchlight tour for adults
We shed new light on Zug's history. Follow outrageous events in Zug Castle and trace the history of earlier jurisprudence.
Sun 29/11
3 pm | 5 years and older | limited tickets | only in GermanAdventure tour for families
Experience the stories of the former inhabitants of the castle up close. An adventure for young and grown-up alike
Sun 29/11
3 pm | 5 years and older | limited tickets | only in GermanAdventure tour for families
Guided tour with theatre: New characters from past centuries guide you on an interactive tour through Zug's history.
The tour is offered in German only.
Sun 06/12
1.30 pm–5 pm | 5 years and older | free entry | German onlyZuger Märlisunntig at the Museum Burg Zug
Information on the programme starting in October is available at www.burgzug.ch
Sun 06/12
1.30 pm–5 pm | 5 years and older | free entry | German onlyZuger Märlisunntig at the Museum Burg Zug
2 fairytale's await you in the castle of Zug.
Tue 08/12
Opening hours Feast of the Immaculate Conception
We are there for you on Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Tue 08/12
Opening hours Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Feast of the Immaculate Conception 08/12: 10 am–5 pm
Sat 12/12–Sun 13/12
Sat: 12 pm–8 pm | Sun: 10 am–5 pmChristmas market at museum Burg Zug
An atmospheric Christmas market in the castle courtyard, featuring local craftspeople and producers in a historic setting.
Sat 12/12–Sun 13/12
Sat: 12 pm–8 pm | Sun: 10 am–5 pmChristmas market at museum Burg Zug
An atmospheric Christmas market in the castle courtyard, featuring local craftspeople and producers in a historic setting.
Thu 24/12 –
Sat 02/01
Opening hours over Christmas and New Year
We are almost always there for you during the Christmas holidays
Thu 24/12 –
Sat 02/01
Opening hours over Christmas and New Year
24. & 25. December: closed
26. and 27. December: 10 am–5 pm
28. December: closed
29. and 30. December: 2 pm–5 pm
31. December: 10 am–5 pm
1. January: closed
2. January: 10 am–5 pm
