Think of a train without also imagining a piece of cherry cake. Impossible, isn't it? No other symbol is as strongly associated with Zug as the cherry and the specialties made from it. But where do Zug's cherry trees come from? Have they always been there? Who invented the Zug cherry tart? Questions upon questions, which we are happy to answer here.
The tradition of Zuger Chriesi
Traditional fruit
The traditional fruit from the canton of Zug.
Zug cherry tart
The sweet temptation from Zug
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Chriesisturm and Chriesimärt
When the Chriesigloggä rings on June 22, 2026, the Zug Chriesisturm will begin.
Museum and guided tours
Zuger Kirschtorten Museum
Visit the inventors' house!
Guided Cherry Liquor Tour Etter
A look behind the scenes of the world-famous Etter Distillery.
Kirschtorte and Kirschstängeli Guided Tour
This guided tour combines the Kirschtorte with the Kirschstängeli.
Kirschtorte Confiserie Speck Guided Tour
Learn how the cherry gets into the cake.
