Zugerland Verkehrsbetriebe

A look behind the scenes

Browse our stories and find out what goes on behind the scenes at Lake Zug.

The ships up on dry land

How do you get a passenger ship almost weighing 250 tonnes out of the water?

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A day with the maintenance team

"Ship maintenance is like home maintenance - but with a breeze."

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Interview
with Aloisa

"I'm really good at magic and witchcraft and playing tricks on my friends."

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The floating "office oasis"

Swap the office for a boat! A workation on Lake Zug combines work and time off.

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Portrait of an employee standing at the railing

"We are a Team at heart"

The sales team answers around 2,300 calls and 1,500 written enquiries per month.

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Tanzende Gäste auf dem überdachten Oberdeck

Salsa fever with Latin Promotion

"St Peter is a salsero - we practically always have good weather"!

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Interview with DJ Giovanni

Get to know our salsa DJ better and find out if he dances salsa himself.

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Swisslocation Award promotional image with logo and ship in the background

Swiss Location Award

With 8.7 points we are officially one of the best experience locations in Switzerland and the best in Zug!

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Discover Zug

Have you discovered the hidden gems of Lake Zug? Lake cruises on Lake Zug are a must-try experience.

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A day
in the galley

Head chef Iris Karthaus and her team cook 200-300 tasty lunches every day.

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Fun and
games

Our new games and quiz boxes for children and adults will cheer up any dull weather.

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Early pleasure
on the lake

Lake Zug Navigation is constantly exploring new horizons, also with its offers.

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Guests in the lounge with mirrored ceiling and bar with drinks bottles

The MS Rigi in new splendour

After the refurbishment, the MS Rigi shows a lot of personality with its inviting look.

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Respectful
partnership

Zugersee Schifffahrt attaches great importance to quality and regionality – just like us.

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Portrait of skipper with cap

The variety is fascinating

On the boat in the afternoon, on the bus route network in the morning or on the Zugerberg.

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Portrait of Gabriel Galliker-Etter in the distillery

Spirit, taste and a regional focus belong

Another great pairing: Lake Zug Navigation and the Etter speciality distillery.

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Main salon with laid tables and ceiling full of fairy lights

Winter magic follows the course season

Lake Zug in winter is the ideal place to shift down a gear or two.

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Chef de Service opening a bottle of wine

A day with the service manager

Every day, every cruise is different. Sandra therefore has to plan a lot spontaneously.

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Three people toast with Gastronautic wine, with the lake in the background

Our wine –
a unique wine with vision

Giving a product it your own touch is something special!

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Fresh beer on tap

Baar beer and us –
a tasty duo

A couple on track: Baar Brewery is a close partner of Zugersee Schifffahrt.

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Skipper at the helm on an evening cruise

A day with
the captain

As a captain you have a huge responsibility – for the ship, for the guests and for the crew.

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Woman reading at the railing with a view of the lake

Hygge

Good things are so close, we say. A boat trip is a lasting experience, it makes you happy and inspires you.

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DJ Urs Hofstetter am Mischpult

Rockin’ all over the Zugersee

"Never too old to rock" is the motto on the Radio Argovia Classic Rock Boat. Sing along and celebrate rock music.

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Children sitting at the table with mother

Summer of families

Parents, grandparents, godparents are often happy to receive tips for the summer holiday agendav - here we go.

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Sailor standing at the railing with a rope in her hand

Women on the job

Our sailor Nathalie about "roping" in wind and waves and the beautiful feeling of being in another world.

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Sustainable travel

Conscious and mindful travelling and awarded Level III in Swisstainable. An interview provides information.

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Yves from the Spielbude Zug am Spiele explain

Games on the lake

Together with Spielbude Zug, treasure hunters and turtle rescuers of all ages can dive into the world of water games.

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Gastronautic Köbi Fahrni setting the tables in the main salon

A day with the head of catering

Köbi Fahrni navigates meticulously through his day.

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Portrait of Philipp Hofmann, Managing Director of Zugersee Schifffahrt

The new season

Our CEO, Philipp Hofmann, in conversation after the first week of the season.

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Sailor cancels a ticket

A childhood dream

For many people, a day on the lake is still like a dream that never has to end.

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Sailor hoisting the Swiss flag on the stern with a view of the lake

News from the lake

This is where brilliant stories from the daily lives of our sailors are created!

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