The village of Neuheim lies on a terrace amid rolling countryside. Here, insights into the Canton of Zug’s technological history meet a long church history and views across the hills of the Zug region to the Alpine range. For planning, the village offers both specific cultural destinations and outdoor paths and places.
Technology History at the Zug Depot
The Zug Depot of Technology History presents the military, technology, transport, fire brigade and industrial history of the Canton of Zug. You will find it at Sihlbruggstrasse 51 in Neuheim. The depot can be reached on foot, by bicycle, by public transport or by car; parking is available on site. As parking and access arrangements may change, check the latest information before your visit.
Guided tours at the Zug Depot can be booked from April to October; the depot also opens its doors twice a year. Check the specific dates before planning, especially if you want to arrange your visit around a guided tour or an opening day.
One historic vehicle at the depot is the Orion: from 1904 to 1913, it carried passengers from Zug via Baar to Menzingen. The Orion is still operational; whether it will be on display during your visit may vary. Its route offers a concrete example of how transport in the canton has changed.
Church History and Protected Monuments
Neuheim already had its first church in 1173. Its old tower was incorporated into the present parish church, which was dedicated to the Virgin Mary in 1666. For a long time, the parish church was a Marian pilgrimage site that attracted pilgrims. The village’s history can therefore be traced through several milestones far apart in time: the first church, the preserved tower and the later pilgrimage tradition.
The cemetery chapel, the St. Joseph and Mary ossuary, and the Chapel of St. Wendelin in Neuheim are listed as protected monuments in the Canton of Zug. St. Wendelin is located on the old route from the crossing over the Sihl—Babenwag, or Sihlbrücke—via Gubel into the Ägerital valley. The Renaissance altarpiece in the chapel depicts the Virgin Mary between St. Wendelin and St. Notburga. The Old Falken is also part of the village’s history: it is considered a witness to Neuheim’s period of expansion during the silk-weaving industry in the 19th century.
Josef GĂĽtsch and Outdoor Routes
From Josef GĂĽtsch, the view stretches across the gentle hills of the Zug region to the Alpine range. From the Neuheim Dorf bus stop, you can reach the viewpoint on a short walk of around 15 minutes. By car, you can get there via the Lindenhalle car park; check the latest parking information in advance.
A circular hiking trail runs above JosefsgĂĽtsch. Along the trail is a small playground with a swing for young children. Adults can enjoy the view from the playground while the children play. This makes it possible to combine a walk with a stop at the viewpoint without needing to take a longer hike.
The Chilematt playground offers features for climbing, balancing, swinging and sliding, including a sandpit, climbing tower, swings and slides. A nearby shelter makes it possible to visit even in wet weather. The community gathering place has a newly redesigned, partially covered area with seating and a fireplace. You can also play boccia there.
Landscape and Choosing a Location
Neuheim lies in a moraine landscape between the Lorze and the Sihl. The village itself is situated on a terrace in hilly terrain. The moraine hills between Menzingen, Neuheim and Hirzel are under national protection. These geographical features give the village a rural setting, while the Josef GĂĽtsch viewpoint opens up views across the landscape to the Alpine range.
The village is away from through traffic. Zug, Lucerne and Zurich are quick to reach thanks to its convenient location. When choosing a holiday apartment, both its location in the village and the quick access to these cities may therefore be a consideration.
Discover more destinations: Walchwil, Baar, Cham, Menzingen, Oberägeri, Steinhausen, Risch, Unterägeri.
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