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Cham – a place of vitality, natural beauty and charm

Central, vibrant, peaceful, natural, stunning: Cham is one of the jewels of Lake Zug. Nestled within the Ennetsee region, Cham is perennially popular as a place to live within the canton of Zug, and the reason is obvious: its 17,000 or so residents love the lively center of this lakeside village, which also boasts pristine recreation areas, sweeping parks, safe paths for schoolchildren, great schools and areas that have been planned to include traffic calming measures. Cham is simply the perfect place to live and work. Tradition and innovation are in harmony here. Residents can make the most of all sorts of cultural and sports pursuits, while the education, health and transport infrastructure is simply superb. Cham is also one of the municipalities with the lowest tax in Switzerland.

It regularly comes top in Swiss ratings of places to live. As a member of the ZUGWEST organization, the village is committed to working with figures from business and politics to ensure that it remains a top place to be. Service providers, tradespeople and companies all actively network with others from the local region. What’s more, hardly any other municipality in central Switzerland is as proactive in dealing with urban planning issues as Cham. The village was awarded the Wakker Prize in 1991 by the Swiss Heritage Society for its far-sighted open space planning.

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Villettepark & Hirsgarten
The picturesque Villettepark and the spacious Hirsgarten with its lakeside lido lie directly on Lake Zug and are open to the public.
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Andreasklinik & Hirslanden Medical Center
The clinic is open to all insurance classes and offers medical expertise and individual care. Its range of services is complemented by the newly opened «Lorze» medical center.
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Neudorf shopping center and Coop
In the village center, the «Neudorf» (Migros, drugstore, post office, bank, café, etc.) and the Coop supermarket opposite provide everything you need for everyday life.
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Cham railway station
Cham lies on the SBB line Zurich–Zug–Lucerne, guaranteeing optimal connections to the suburban rail network and to long-distance services.
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OYM (on your marks)
This center of excellence for elite athletics and scientific research sets new standards in Swiss professional sport.
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International School
The International School of Central Switzerland has room for around 100 pupils and is located in Cham’s Lorzenpark. The International School of Zug and Lucerne (Riverside Campus) is based in the Bösch area of Hünenberg.
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Schools in Cham
Public kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools are spread across a total of six easily accessible locations.
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Röhrliberg indoor pool
In addition to a 25-meter swimming pool, the site features a sunbathing lawn and a fitness area.
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Village market (Dorfmärt)
Every Saturday, the traditional and richly stocked village market with local vendors takes place on the village square by the Lorzensaal.
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St. Andreas Castle
Dating from the 14th century, the estate is privately owned but open to the public on occasion. It sits on a headland by the lake.

5': by bike from the Hirsgarten baths
30': by car from Zurich city center
15': by train from Zug city center
5': walk to the center of Cham
10': walk to the primary school

Zug: an economic powerhouse in the heart of Switzerland

The canton of Zug is one of the foremost locations for business and innovation in Switzerland. At the same time, the region offers attractive places to live, pristine natural recreational parks close by and a favorable tax policy. The university of Zurich is a short distance away, while Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers a vast array of courses, including on the Zug campus in Rotkreuz. It is this unique blend of culture, nature and superb quality of life that makes the canton so appealing throughout the wider region and beyond. The canton’s population is constantly increasing.