Step into the world of the historic "Pulverturm" in Zug and experience the beauty and history of this unique place first hand.
Step into the world of the historic "Pulverturm" in Zug and experience the beauty and history of this unique place first hand.
Zug was once surrounded by a protective city wall. In the southeast corner stood the Powder Tower, where gunpowder was stored. Today you can rent the Powder Tower: Celebrate an unforgettable corporate event, a unique family celebration, a stylish aperitif, an anniversary in a class of its own or hold a meeting in the historic "Pulverturm".
Useful information for tenants
- Rental period: Mon - Sun until 24.00 hrs max.
- Group size: ground floor - 27 seats, 50 standing room, gallery - max. 54 seats, Knights' Hall - max. 60 seats (for meetings, seminars)
- Infrastructure: kitchen, crockery, heating, chairs and tables, concert seating, WC (wheelchair accessible), parking within walking distance (Casino car park)
- Key handover: collection and return on site from the tower caretaker
- Return the following day by 09.00 a.m. in a clean condition
- Visits possible on request (info@zug.ch / 041 511 75 00)
Costs
- CHF 250.00 Private parties and associations
- CHF 150.00 Aperitif only (max. 2 hours + 1 hour set-up and clearing away)
- CHF 100.00 Knights' Hall
Additional costs for coffee (CHF 2.00 per purchase) and CHF 0.25/kWh Energy costs according to expenditure.
Historical information
- 1522 to 1532 Construction of the powder tower
- 1863 Relocation of the powder magazine to Lorzenallmend
- 1885 Demolition of the city wall
- 1990 and 1991 Exterior renovation
- 1999 Restoration
- 14 metres external diameter
- 2.7 metres wall thickness at the bottom
- 1.8 metres wall thickness above