Lake Zug facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake ZugZugersee |
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| Coordinates | 47°7′N 8°29′E / 47.117°N 8.483°E |
| Primary inflows | Lorze |
| Primary outflows | Lorze |
| Catchment area | 204 km² (79 mi²) |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Max. length | 13.8 km (8.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 4.7 km (2.9 mi) |
| Surface area | 38.3 km² (15 mi²) |
| Average depth | 83.2 m (293 ft) |
| Max. depth | 198 m (650 ft) |
| Water volume | 3.2 km³ |
| Residence time | 14.7 years |
| Surface elevation | 417 m (1,368 ft) |
| Settlements | see list |
Lake Zug (called Zugersee in German) is a beautiful lake in Switzerland. It is located near the Alps, just north of Lake Lucerne. This lake is fed by two main rivers: the Aa, which flows down from the Rigi mountain, and the Lorze river.
Most of Lake Zug is in the Canton of Zug. However, its southern part stretches into the canton of Schwyz. A small section, about 2 kilometers long, is also part of the Canton of Lucerne near Immensee.
The northern shores of the lake are quite flat. On the western side, you can see the lovely, wooded area of Buonas. This area has old and new castles that stick out into the water. The biggest town on the lake is Zug. Three different railway lines follow the lake's edge, connecting cities like Zürich, Zug, Lucerne, and Arth-Goldau.
Lake Zug is home to many kinds of fish. You can find pike and carp here, some of them quite large! The lake is also special because it has a unique type of trout. This trout is called Salmo salvelinus, but locals often call it Rolheli. Because of water running off from farms, Lake Zug is not considered one of Switzerland's cleanest lakes.
Towns and Villages Around Lake Zug
Many interesting towns and villages are located along the shores of Lake Zug. These places offer great views and activities for visitors.
Images for kids
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Lake Zug with a view of Rigi mountain.
See also
In Spanish: Lago de Zug para niños
