Old town and townscape
Zytturm
Translation This English text is a draft translation of the German original and has not been reviewed yet.
The 41.5-metre Zytturm clock tower on Kolinplatz is considered the landmark of the town of Zug. It goes back to the 13th century, was given its present form with a guardroom and hipped roof in 1557 and the large clock in 1574; below it, an astronomical clock shows the day of the week, the month and the phase of the moon. The tower can be visited every day; access is via the eZug app or a badge.
Facts
- Height 41.5 m
- Built in the 13th century, raised 1478–1480
- Present roof with guardroom since 1557
- Large clock since 1574, below it an astronomical clock with four hands
- Access daily 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30) via the eZug app or a badge, according to Zug Tourismus