Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology
We preserve, maintain, study and document the archaeological and architectural heritage in the Canton of Zug. For this purpose, we identify and document significant cultural assets, support property owners, building experts and municipalities, and conduct archaeological excavations and investigations.
Topics
With the following topics ...
- you will gain an understanding of the work involved and find answers to the most frequently asked questions about archeology and monument preservation;
- you will find out everything you need to know about making structural alterations to a monument or building from before 1850, or carrying out a building project in an archaeological zone;
- you will discover the monuments, buildings from before 1850, archaeological sites, and finds in the Canton of Zug, and the significance of cultural heritage protection in the region.
Understanding monument preservation
Understanding archeology
FAQs monument preservation
FAQs archeology and building research
Clarifying protection
Building and archeology
Monument restoration
Restoring buildings dating back to before 1850
Building in the village-scape
Discovering Zug's pile dwellings
Publications on the theme of archaeology
Publications on the theme of monument preservation
Events on the monument preservation
Events on the archaeology
Understanding the protection of cultural property
Contact
Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology
Monday to Friday 08:30 - 11:45 14:00 - 17:00
About us
The canton of Zug boasts a rich and varied cultural heritage. As the Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology, we are committed to protecting this heritage. Our work is guided by the Cantonal Monument Protection Act.
Did you know that the oldest archaeological finds in Zug date back to the Stone Age and are over 16,000 years old? Or that the oldest preserved monument, the Zug Castle, dates back to the 12th century, while the newest listed building, the Röhrliberg school building in Cham, was truly used only from 1973?
Team
Our office consists of five departments. Further below you find the head of office and the secretariat. The others teams are listed on the individual sites of the departments in the blue box above.
Mirjam Gallo
Leiterin Amtssekretariat / Rechnungsführerin
6300 Zug
Organigram
Current organizational chart
Legal bases
As the authority responsible for monument preservation and archaeology in the Canton of Zug, our work is legally mandated and is based on both national and international laws.
Links
The Canton of Zug and Switzerland have many organizations dedicated to preserving historical monuments and archaeology. We collaborate with these associations, institutions, and experts on the relevant topics and tasks.
News
Feb 7, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
Neues Heft zur Archäologie im Kanton Zug: Fischerhütten im Zugersee
Eine neue Publikation macht archäologische Forschung im Kanton Zug greifbar. Das Heft widmet sich der Fundstelle Cham-Eslen im Zugersee und verbindet wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse mit lebendigen E...
Jan 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
Neuigkeiten aus der Zuger Archäologie und Bauforschung – öffentlicher Vortrag
Ein römisches Bronzerelief von der Baarburg, Neues zum römischen Monumentalbau im Äbnetwald und zum mittelalterlichen Pilgerwesen im Kanton Zug: Das Amt für Denkmalpflege und Archäologie blickt au...
Sep 4, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Tag der offenen Grabung im Chamer Äbnetwald
Im vergangenen Jahr wurden bei den Rettungsgrabungen im Kiesabbaugebiet Äbnetwald bei Cham-Oberwil überraschend die Überreste eines grossen römischen Gebäudes entdeckt. Am Samstag, 14. September 20...
