Huwiler Tower

Huwiler Tower is the smallest of the four outer town wall towers in the city of . Its exact age is unknown, but cannot be later than 1524/25. The tower was known for a long time as the "Hof" tower, and was called that until it was acquired by a citizen named Huwiler in 1697.
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: tower in Zug, Switzerland
  • Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kunsthaus Zug and Zug Castle.

Museum
is a museum.

Public building
is a castle in the municipality of of the in . It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Allenwinden and Baar.

Village
is a village, which is situated 3 km east of Huwiler Tower.

Town
is a municipality in the canton of Zug in . is situated 3½ km north of Huwiler Tower.

Hamlet
is a hamlet, which is situated 4½ km east of Huwiler Tower.

Huwiler Tower

Latitude
47.16461° or 47° 9′ 53″ north
Longitude
8.51763° or 8° 31′ 4″ east
Open location code
8FVC5G79+R3
Open­Street­Map ID
way 196523867
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­citywalls
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­limited
Wiki­data ID
Q15227217
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Highlights include Obergericht Zug and Burgbachsaal.

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