The canton of Zug.
In the heart of Switzerland
Our hotel. Our region.
Your personal online travel guide
Excursions and leisure activities
We welcome you to the Dialoghotel Eckstein in the tranquil town of Baar (Zug), conveniently located on the quiet outskirts of the town.
Quality of life on vacation or during a conference or seminar requires two things:
– A hotel that pampers you, for example with an ideal infrastructure, spacious hotel rooms, culinary delights and an easily accessible location.
– Relaxation and excursion possibilities.
You will find both with us.
Hotel for vacations and conferences
You can find detailed information about our hotel here. Enjoy your stay in Baar near Zug. We will be happy to assist you.
The canton of Zug offers a wide range of activities and excursions to add to your personal “treasure chest of great experiences”.
Cycling and biking are currently very popular. But exciting scavenger hunts, hiking, group offers and the public guided tours of the city on Saturdays are also very popular. In summer temperatures, Zug’s easily accessible outdoor swimming pools are of course also very popular.
We have put together a selection of excursion destinations and leisure activities in the canton of Zug. We hope you enjoy browsing through and experiencing the various highlights of this small canton of Central Switzerland!
No matter whether you are spending your vacation in Zugerland or are in our hotel for a conference or meeting: Our region – the small canton of Zug – offers something suitable for leisure time for all vacation and business guests!
Visit exciting excursion destinations and pursue leisure activities during the day, enjoy a delicious meal at the Dialoghotel Eckstein in the evening and sleep soundly. A stay can be so beautiful…
Further information on excursion destinations in Central Switzerland can be obtained directly from the tourism organization of the Canton of Zug: https://www.zug-tourismus.ch.
Your personal online travel guide for Central Switzerland
Excursions and leisure activities
We have put together your personal online travel guide for you. Browse through valuable information about the canton of Zug and the whole of Central Switzerland and discover countless ideas and tips for your stay at the Dialoghotel Eckstein.
Tasting of kirsch, kirsch cake and Baar beer
How is the famous Zuger Kirsch made? Anyone interested in the production of kirsch is in the right place at the Etter distillery. in Zug are at the right address. These are held Monday to Friday by appointment. After the tour, visitors have the opportunity to taste the Etter fruit brandies.
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Watch how the world-famous Zuger Kirschtorte is made. Or how does the cherry get into the temptingly delicious“Kirschstängeli”? At Confiserie Speck in Zug – a traditional business since 1895 – these secrets are revealed. Guided tours must be booked well in advance.
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The brewery tours of the Baar Brewery are very popular, whether as a company or club event.
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Scooter descents
There are two routes for scooter fun on the Zugerberg:
You can either travel directly from Zugerberg to Zug (30 minutes) or via Lorzentobel and Höllgrotten to Zug (1.5 to 2 hours). Reservation required.
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Hiking
Hiking in the canton of Zug and the Lake Lucerne Region (Central Switzerland)
556 km of signposted hiking trails await exercise enthusiasts in the canton of Zug.
If you want to go hiking, you can find Zug Tourism website or at the Zugerland transport companies have various suggestions. One of these mountain hiking trails takes you to the highest point in the canton of Zug – the Wildspitz on the 1579-metre-high Rossberg.
Cycling
Out and about by bike in the canton of Zug
Zugerland has a lot to offer in terms of cycling routes: From exciting bike trails to leisurely bike tours – 200 km of cycling and biking routes await you right outside your front door or hotel.
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If you want to cover a longer distance on an e-bike in the canton of Zug, you can ride the Morgarten circuit in 1 – 2 days.
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Boat trip on Lake Zug
The canton of Zug from the lake
There are also a number of activities on the ship. From the Lake Zug breakfast (also for late risers), pasta lunch hit, sunset barbecue over the Sweet Sunday and the salsa ship all the way to the dinner thriller (from October) there is a lot on offer.
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Aegeri-Bad
The swimming, wellness and sauna experience in Oberägeri
Large indoor pool with swimmer’s pool (28°),
learner’s pool (32°), children’s paddling pool (32°), outdoor pool (34°), water slide and access to the lake pool in Lake Aegeri.
Modern sauna and wellness area covering over 600 m2. Massage. Lago” restaurant.
Guided tour of Zug
Public guided tours through the old town of Zug
Every Saturday from the end of April to October there is a public guided tour through the old town of Zug takes place. You will learn the most important facts about the history of the town of Zug, its highlights and disasters. There are many surprises waiting to be discovered on this tour.
The tour takes place in all weathers. No registration is required. The meeting point is at 09:50 at the Zytturm.
It costs five francs per person, participants under the age of 18 are free.
Biking on the Zugerberg Trail
Mountain bikers love the Zugerland
Projections assume 25,000 rides per year on the Zugerberg Trail. All age groups can be found biking on Zug’s local mountain.
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The urban pump track in Cham is also used very intensively by all age groups, both for fun and for junior training.
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Round trip on Lake Aegeri
Cozy round trip on Lake Aegeri in the high valley above Zug
Surrounded by hills, on the plateau of the Aegeri Valley, nestled in a landscape steeped in history, lies the smaller of the two lakes in the canton of Zug. If you enjoy the tranquil glide along the water on a scheduled boat, this is the place for you.
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Old town market in Zug
Old town market in Zug
At the Zug Old Town Market every Saturday from 08:00 – 12:00 various market traders offer their products on the Landsgemeindeplatz. Antipasti, vegetables, fruit, cheese, ointments and more are sold at this weekly market.
Stalactite caves near Baar
Stalactite caves “Höllgrotten” in Baar near Zug
The fascinating underground worlds of color have been open to the public since 1887. In 1917, an artificial connecting tunnel was created so that the caves can now be visited on a tour. They are open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, whatever the weather. If you wish, you can register for special tours such as the “Höllgrotten Crystal Sound Experience” or “Fairytale/Saga Tours”.
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Distance from Dialoghotel Eckstein: 10 minutes by car, hike approx. 1 hour.
Bathing and wellness fun
Sporting activities in the water – wellness in the whirlpool – sunbathing on a deckchair
Just a 10-minute walk from the Dialoghotel Eckstein (or 5 minutes by bus) is the “Lättich” indoor and outdoor swimming pool in the municipality of Baar. A welcome place for swimming, relaxing and wellness.
The generous offer includes:
Indoor pool
– 25m pool, water temperature 28°
– children’s paddling pool, water temperature 34°
– learner pool, water temperature 30°
– leisure pool with current channel and massage jets, water temperature 30°
– whirlpool, water temperature 37°
Outdoor pool
– 50m swimming pool
– non-swimmer pool
– 5m diving tower
– 105m long water slide
– children’s playground
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