Currently closed*
From a distance, the dome of the tower appears blue-white but as you get closer to it, you can see the time on it.
Currently closed*
From a distance, the dome of the tower appears blue-white but as you get closer to it, you can see the time on it.
But not just the time (Zyt), it also shows the month, the phase of the moon, the day of the week and whether it is a leap year or not. The tower was actually built as a way through the oldest city walls and later part of it was used as a prison as well as housing a room to keep warm by an open fire.
Today the 40-metre-high tower is open to everyone, an opportunity not to be missed. After all, where else other than Zug can you get the key yourself to a city landmark?
- Height: 52 metres
- Built: 13th century
- Heightened: 1478 -1480
- Re-built to how it is today: 1557
- Clock installed: 1574
*The Zytturm is currently being renovated and will then be restored to its former glory. During this time, the tower will not be accessible to visitors. We ask for your understanding. Zug offers many other interesting sights that you should not miss.