The Astronomical Clock of Zug

8 October 2020

The castle of Zug still dominates the skyline. The castle is the former residence of the Counts of Lenzburg, Kyburg and Habsburg.

The first foundations of the castle date back to the eleventh and twelfth centuries, specifically a motte. The castle was destroyed in 1352 by the Swiss Confederates, but it was soon rebuilt and renovated afterwards. The historical museum is now housed in the castle.

The central tower of the town is the Zytturm. The construction began around 1300 and was completed with the construction of the astronomical clock in 1574.

The tower displays the exact time (zyt means time), as well as the weekdays, months, and the position of the moon.