Swisstainable: Sustainable commitment Zugersee Schifffahrt

The shipping company for Lake Zug has been part of the Swisstainable program since 2021 and is now classified as Level III - Leading, which is why I decided to portray it. The shipping company can boast the international ISO 9001 / 14001 and has implemented comprehensive measures in the area of sustainability. For example, they are working to reduce their consumption of resources and rely primarily on local products in the catering sector.

Facts & figures about Lake Zug Navigation

The following is a summary of the most important facts & figures about Lake Zug Navigation:

• First launching in 1851
• Number of ships: 2 (MS Rigi and MS Zug)
• Number of ship kilometers in 2022: 29,270 km
• Number of passengers in 2022: 99,837
• Highest monthly frequency of passengers in 2022: August (21,674)
• Number of operating hours in 2022: 2,649

You can find more information about Lake Zug shipping here.

Gastronomy - regional products

Gastronomy on Lake Zug accounts for a large part of the sustainable commitment of Zugersee Schifffahrt. They rely heavily on regional products and always ensure that the produce is fresh

The 83-year-old professional fisherman takes care of the guests' physical well-being and provides exceptionally fresh fish:

• Fish fillet from Lake Zug caught in the morning
• Subsequently filleted
• Enjoy at lunch on the same day

This is sustainability for restaurateur Köbi Fahrni, who introduces himself directly below:

It implements the following sustainability measures as part of the Swisstainable program:

Relies on regional suppliers, knows them personally and their products very well:

Local catering: Professional fisherman Emil Speck, butchery Forster in Zug, cheese dairy in Walchwil

Local beverage suppliers: Baarer Bier, Destillerie Etter

Reduction of resources and separation

• Use as little plastic as possible (reusable glasses in use)
• Food waste is avoided by ordering fresh food almost daily or adapting the menu plan accordingly
• Waste and cooking oil is separated

Marketing & sales

Andrea Tschupp works in Marketing & Sales at Zuger- und Ägeriseeschifffahrt. Zugersee Schifffahrt has defined 3 areas of optimization for more sustainability:

Gastronomy (see above)

Operational - ships are optimized to use as little fuel as possible. For special and extra trips, the speed is minimized to reduce consumption. Internal training courses are also held on an ongoing basis.

Office - Relying on a paperless office. They also ensure that staff receive sustainable training, development and support. Employees can be deployed in a variety of roles.

Sustainable excursion tip Zug

My personal recommendation is to travel to Zug by public transport during the summer heat. Once there, you will be delighted by the excellent Hafenrestaurant (Swisstainable Program Level I - committed) directly on Lake Zug, which serves local delicacies and offers you the opportunity to enjoy an excellent aperitif against a breathtaking mountain backdrop. Afterwards, you should definitely take an enchanting cruise on the picturesque Lake Zug to experience the feeling of lightness that spreads over the gentle waves. Afterwards, we recommend strolling through the winding alleyways of the historic Old Town of Zug and soaking up the charm of times gone by. In a nutshell, you will discover a world of beauty and enjoyment on this magical excursion.

Train journey from Zurich (example location) to Zug (return journey from CHF 17.40)

Harbour restaurant (menus incl. salad and soup from CHF 24.90)

Lake Zug boat trip (with half-fare travelcard CHF 20.70)

Zuger Old Town (free of charge)

Total price excursion program: from CHF 63.00 per person

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Joel De Buren, 2024