Zug is a wealthy town and municipality in Switzerland. Part
of the canton of Zug, it derives its name from Medieval fishing vocabulary and
has a history back centuries. The town has a population of 30,000, and its
official language is German. Other
languages spoken include Italian and Serbo-Croatian.
Zug is known for its low taxes, and is home to a number of
multinational organisations including BP and Xstrata. Its major industries are
capital goods and wholesale trade - specifically financial services and corporate
services. Agriculture is another key sector, with the agricultural product
Kirsch being of the region’s most important products.
Zug’s attractions range from scenic beaches to fine art. It
offers enchanting outdoor spots like Höllgrotten caves and Zugerberg Mountain,
and great museums such as Kunsthaus Zug and Zug Castle. Other must visit spots
are the Zytturm Clocktower and the Restaurant Schiff.
Transport wise, the town has an extensive bus network, and
is also well served by trains. The A4 motorway, which runs through it, is one
of the town’s main roads, and connects Zug to the rest of the country. The
closest airport to Zug is Zurich Airport, at roughly 40 miles away.
Zug is home to many great SilverDoor serviced apartments,
which are scattered about the town in different locations.