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Newest Review: ... in already very rich Switzerland. No wonder Boris Becker made his nest next to the Zugersee when he escaped from German tax authorities. If you plan to become his neighbour be prepared to pay around £1m for a modest 3-bed flat. What to do if you visit Zug? On a nice summer day you can take a boat trip around lake and enjoy beautiful views of Swiss mountains from a crystal clear lake. Children can feed swans and birds when they return on the lake promenade. There is even a small aviary on the lake shore where children can see owls, ibises, parrots and many other bird species for free. On a sunny winter day take a cable car to the Zugerber... more

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All railways lead to Zug (740 words)
by JohnCleese - written on 29/09/08 (Very useful, 235 readings)
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Writing about Zug, Switzerland is like writing on topic 'What would you do if you won the lottery'. I would move to Zug. If you are wondering why just keep reading. Zug is situated on Zugersee (Zug's lake) between Zurich (22 miles) and Luzern (15 miles) on the north side of Rigi mountain. Sleepy, leafy town with a short lake promenade, old town hall and church parish built in 15th century. You wouldn't notice anything extravagant or unusual compared to other Swiss small towns. Why would you expect extravagance from such a small and quiet place? It could be because about 3% of the world's petrol is traded through Zug and the neighbouring town of Baar. It ...

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