About Lake Zug Cruises
Available: all year round (fewer services in the winter)
Example travel costs - book locally
Swiss Travel Pass: FREE
Half Fare Card: 50% discount on the published fare
With plenty of scheduled boat services on Lake Zug, you can enjoy an outing on a modern motor vessel. Excellent dining facilities are available, as well as themed events and round trip excursions (half or full day trips). All tickets for these trips can be purchased locally from either the tourist office in resort, the local train station or directly at the boat station.
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Highlights
Classic cruises
Experience the beauty of Lake Zug from the water and enjoy a relaxing cruise surrounded by stunning Swiss scenery. Whether you’re looking to unwind, admire the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and picturesque lakeside towns, or explore the many attractions in the region, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The boats call at boat stations from where you can take a trip up Zugerberg for magnificent views across the mountains and lakes, discover wild animals at Animal Park Goldau, or explore the magical Höllgrotten Baar, a unique stalactite cave with fascinating, fairytale-like dropstone formations. For a taste of Swiss history and culture, visit Einsiedeln Monastery, home to around 50 monks, before indulging in delicious Swiss chocolate at Aeschbach Chocolatier. With beautiful scenery, fascinating attractions and relaxing cruises between Zug and Arth, Lake Zug is the perfect way to experience the charm of this picturesque region.
Culinary cruises
Lake Zug boasts a choice of unforgettable culinary cruises. The Sushi Cruise combines breathtaking lake and mountain views with a delicious selection of sushi, creating a memorable dining experience as you glide across the tranquil waters. For those with a sweet tooth, the Dessert Cruise offers a tempting selection of delicious treats to enjoy while taking in the spectacular Swiss scenery. Alternatively, step aboard the Crêpes Cruise and savour freshly prepared crêpes as you relax and admire panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and picturesque landscape. Whether you prefer savoury delights or something sweet, these unique cruises offer the perfect combination of sightseeing, relaxation and delicious food.
Fondue Chinoise (winter only)
Cruising on Lake Zug doesn’t end when summer fades. In fact, the colder months offer a wonderful opportunity to experience the lake from a completely different perspective — wrapped up, cosy and with something delicious waiting at the table.
What could be more Swiss than a warming fondue cruise? Settle in as the boat gently makes its way across the lake, with the winter landscape passing quietly by. Enjoy Fondue Chinoise, prepared with tender cuts of meat sourced from local butchers in Zug, accompanied by crisp fries, freshly baked local bread and traditional pickles. As the fondue simmers at your table, watch the lakeside villages and winter scenery drift past. Sip a glass of wine or a local beer, enjoy good conversation and let the gentle rhythm of the cruise do the rest. It is a simple pleasure, but one that captures something quintessentially Swiss: good food, beautiful surroundings and time spent together.
Zug to Rigi, Queen of the Mountains
Experience a unique Swiss adventure as we cruise from Zug to Rigi, the Queen of the Mountains, combining a scenic lake cruise, a charming bus journey and the famous Rigi cogwheel railway.
Your day begins at Zug boat station, where you can relax on board and enjoy a coffee and croissant as you cruise across Lake Zug to Arth am See. From there, travel by bus to Arth-Goldau station before boarding the renowned cogwheel railway for the spectacular journey up to Rigi.
At the summit, marvel at the breathtaking panoramic views and explore this beautiful mountain, with plenty of opportunities for memorable photographs. Before returning to Zug, enjoy a light refreshment, or choose to stay longer and savour lunch with fabulous views from the mountain.
You could even continue your adventure by exploring the picturesque lakeside resorts of Vitznau and Weggis, or head into Lucerne, a picturesque Swiss city surrounded by mountains and the beautiful Lake Lucerne. In just a couple of hours, you can visit the famous Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, wander through the charming Old Town with its colourful streets, see the impressive Lion Monument, and enjoy stunning views of the lake and surrounding Alps before a short train ride back to Zug by train.
Another mountain, another day – but a completely different view of this beautiful part of Switzerland.
Directions
The main boat station is located just a short walk from Zug train station, with two different piers. All tickets can be purchased locally. In the other resorts, the boat stations are easy to spot on the lakeshore with their large blue signs.
Please check before travel for maintenance closures.
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