Zug guide

Zug is the capital of the Swiss canton of that name. Zug is a picturesque small town at the northeastern corner of the Lake Zug and at the foot of the Zugerberg (992 m (3255 ft.)), which rises gradually, its lower slopes thickly covered with fruit trees. Its population, 6,508 in 1900, numbered 23,000 in 2004, the town is mainly German-speaking and predominantly Roman Catholic. The town, first mentioned in 1240, was called an "oppidum" in 1242 and a "castrum" in 1255. In 1273, it was bought by Rudolph of Habsburg from Anna, the heiress of Kyburg and wife of Eberhard, head of the cadet line of Habsburg. Part of its territory, the valley of Aegeri, was pledged by Rudolph in 1278 as security for a portion of the marriage gift he promised to Joanna, daughter of Edward I of England. She was betrothed to his son Hartmann, but his death in 1281 prevented the marriage from taking place. The town of Zug was governed by a bailiff, appointed by the Habsburgs, and a council, and was much favored by that family.

Several country districts (e.g., Baar, Menzingen, and Aegeri) each had its own "Landsgemeinde" but were governed by one bailiff, also appointed by the Habsburgs; these were known as the "Aeusser Amt," and were always favorably disposed to the Swiss Confederation. The lake shore has been embanked and forms a promenade, from which glorious views of the snowy peaks of the Bernese Oberland, as well as of the Rigi and Pilatus, are gained. Zug acts as an important transportation node. The SBB-CFF-FFS and other railways link at Zug Railway Station for Cham - Horgen - Zürich, Steinhausen - Affoltern am Albis, Arth-Goldau - St. Gotthard - Ticino and Italy, and Rotkreuz - Luzern. The A4 motorway and other main roads connect Zug with the rest of the nation. Water transportation has its node on Lake Zug at Zug.


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  • x3Chrissey

    RIP Justin Bieber ist in den TT. 1000de von kleinen Mädchen werden sich jetzt vor einen Zug werfen.

    May 24th, 14:12

  • juliaspreen

    @Wally44 mit auto hin und zurück. 2x haben die mich direkt nach op mit koffer und rucksack im zug nach hause geschickt. das war hammer!

    Today, 20:18

  • franapa_14

    En julio zug mit @kikelolo @pablitogala y el que mas lo desea @jaimitomojamuto jajaja

    Today, 20:17

  • Pietrino_

    @melek_swag ja haha bin druf im mc den hani nur pommes gesse und im zug alles use chotzt..

    Today, 20:15

  • shzw_leonding

    http://t.co/I3r8P1Qn http://t.co/uA3QoeTT

    Today, 20:13

  • Pirat_Aleks_A

    @Energisch_ Ich fahre jeden Tag mit dem ZUg dran vorbei

    Today, 20:13

  • zeroskillor

    da ich heute meinen zug verpasst habe, komme ich heute erst um 21 uhr in MS an :-(

    Today, 20:12

  • McBlackmars

    Ich nenne es.... 1h Zug fahren \^0^/ http://t.co/3crWXEhQ

    Today, 20:12

  • x3itshayley

    @eyes0nfire_ ... zug erzählt habe nicht sehr begeistert war

    Today, 20:11

  • Wally44

    @juliaspreen Mist! :/ Musstest mit Zug/Auto hin oder im Krankentransport?

    Today, 20:09

  • jobwinner_Medi

    #Job #Gesundheit MPA: Manpower AG, Zug http://t.co/HMy7i7eB #Medizin

    Today, 20:09

  • MarkusBeliebs

    RT @jardinduvin: Hier im Zug beschwert sich ein Opa wild über mangelnde Privatsphäre im Internet. Habe ihn gefilmt und auf Youporn hochgeladen.

    Today, 20:09

  • fuerfragen

    @westbahn Wieso geht die ÖAMTC-Karte bei Ticketkauf im Zug nicht? Herzeigen + Ausweis sollte doch reichen um festzustellen: Kunde != Lügner.

    Today, 20:08

  • chroniclesofflo

    olai, endlich bin ich aus dem stinkenden zug raus #proudbitch

    Today, 20:06

  • DTNGermany

    DTN Germany: Zulassungszahlen: Die beliebtesten Autos 2012: 2012 wurden bisher am meisten Autos der Marke VW zug... http://t.co/7Okl7drZ

    Today, 20:03

  • letmetakecare

    Im Zug nach Nirgendwo... Ach ne, Berlin! http://t.co/lEPpKDXx

    Today, 20:03

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