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Tower · Zug, Zug
Zytturm (Zug Clock Tower)
The historic center’s clock tower in Zug, 41.5 m tall with a blue-and-white roof, the city’s colors. It was part of the medieval wall and has an astronomical clock that shows the week, moon phases, the month and the leap year.
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About Zytturm (Zug Clock Tower)
The Zytturm is Zug’s symbol. The tower stands on Kolinplatz, at the entrance to the old town, and was part of the medieval fortifications that surrounded the historic core. At 41.5 m, it was raised over the centuries until acquiring the pointed roof covered in blue-and-white tiles, the colors of Zug’s coat of arms.
On the facade, the astronomical clock indicates, besides the hours, the day of the week, the moon phase, the month and the leap year. Painted coats of arms recall the territories linked to the town in the past.
From the tower, the old town extends toward the lake, with narrow streets, old houses, the early-16th-century town hall and the Kolinplatz fountain. The Burg Zug and other towers of the former wall are a few minutes away.
Climbing inside the tower is possible at certain times, with access via an app or credential; the tourist office provides current conditions.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 20 minutes; longer with the climb.
Best time
During the day, to see the clock and the facade paintings. The climb depends on locally defined hours; check at the tourist office.
How to get there
On Kolinplatz, in the historic center, about a 10-minute walk from Zug station.
Tip
From the tower, head to the Guggi viewpoint on the slope above the old town to see the Zytturm, the roofs and the lake from above.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Zytturm (Zug Clock Tower)
What does the Zytturm’s clock show?
Besides the time, it shows the day of the week, the moon phase, the month and whether it’s a leap year.
Can you go up the Zytturm?
At certain times, with a credential or app; confirm conditions with the local tourist office. Verify the conditions at the tourist office.
Why is the Zytturm’s roof blue and white?
They are the colors of Zug’s coat of arms, also found on other buildings in the town.