What is the tax rate in the City of Zug?

The municipal tax rate in Zug is 60%. Combined with the lowest cantonal tax rate in Switzerland, this produces the lowest overall tax burden in the country.

What do villas cost in the City of Zug?

Villas sit at a median of CHF 15,500/m2. The Zugerberg slope and premium locations reach CHF 18,000-28,000/m2.

Can foreign nationals buy in Zug?

A B/C permit is required for a primary residence; the Lex Koller applies in the ordinary way. Crypto Valley attracts international talent.

How good are Zug's public transport connections?

IC/IR connections to Zurich main station (40 min.) and Lucerne (20 min.). A Crypto Valley location with European accessibility.

Real Estate in Zug (Stadt): Buy, Sell, Value

CHF 15'500Median/m² (villa)

CHF 13'000Median/m² (apt.)

↗ +5.1%Price trend YoY

Why Zug (Stadt)?

Lowest taxes in Switzerland (cantonal capital)
Old town on Lake Zug
Crypto Valley / tech hub
InterCity connections to Zurich and Lucerne

Market data Zug (Stadt) (Q1 2026)

The property market in Zug (Stadt) shows a rising trend, with prices up 5.1% year-on-year. Villas and detached houses trade at a median of CHF 15'500/m², apartments at CHF 13'000/m².

Taxes in Zug (Stadt)

Municipal tax rate: 60%
Property transfer tax (buyer): None
Imputed rental value factor: 68% of market rental value

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Location & infrastructure

Public transport: IC/IR (40 min. to Zurich main station, 20 min. to Lucerne)
Distance to lake: 100m
Schools: ISZL (Baar), Zug cantonal school

Micro-locations in Zug (Stadt)

Zug (Stadt) is divided into several neighbourhoods and districts with distinct characteristics:

Oberwil bei Zug

Oberwil bei Zug is Zug's most exclusive hillside zone, with upmarket residential quarters on the edge of the city.

Features: Premium residential quarter · Hillside zone · Very quiet

Premium price range: CHF 16'000–22'000/m²

Zugerberg-Hang

The Zugerberg slope offers top addresses with unobstructed views of Lake Zug and premium architecture.

Features: Hillside location · Panoramic lake views · Top address

Premium price range: CHF 18'000–28'000/m²

More municipalities Zug Stadt-Cluster

Baar (ZG)

Frequently asked questions about Zug (Stadt)

What is the tax rate in the City of Zug?: The municipal tax rate in Zug is 60%. Combined with the lowest cantonal tax rate in Switzerland, this produces the lowest overall tax burden in the country.
What do villas cost in the City of Zug?: Villas sit at a median of CHF 15,500/m2. The Zugerberg slope and premium locations reach CHF 18,000-28,000/m2.
Can foreign nationals buy in Zug?: A B/C permit is required for a primary residence; the Lex Koller applies in the ordinary way. Crypto Valley attracts international talent.
How good are Zug's public transport connections?: IC/IR connections to Zurich main station (40 min.) and Lucerne (20 min.). A Crypto Valley location with European accessibility.

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Source: IAZI, Wüest Partner, FSO, FSO municipality profile, cantonal tax authority. Average values Q1 2026. Not an individual valuation.