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
Understanding the protection of cultural property
Contact
Amt für Denkmalpflege und Archäologie
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 has five departments, a secretariat and the office management.
Head
Karin Artho
lic. phil.
Office Head
Hofstrasse 15
6300 Zug
+41 41 594 11 12
Karin.Artho@zg.ch
Secretariat
Mirjam Gallo
Head of the Office Secretariat/Accounting Officer
Hofstrasse 15
6300 Zug
+41 41 594 36 07
Mirjam.Gallo@zg.ch
Franca Semeraro
Office Secretary
Hofstrasse 15
6300 Zug
+41 41 594 53 82
Franca.Semeraro@zg.ch
Monika Schmid-Weiss
Office Secretary
Hofstrasse 15
6300 Zug
+41 41 594 47 53
Monika.Schmid@zg.ch
Departments
You can find other teams on the pages of the relevant departments:
- Construction Supervision for Monument Preservation
- Monument Inventory and Contributions
- Archive and Finds
- Building Research and Medieval Archaeology
- Pre- and Protohistoric Archaeology
Organizational chart
For more details see the 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.
Publications
Through our publications, we share information on art history, archaeology and monument preservation, and research findings on the cultural heritage of the canton of Zug.
Events
We regularly organize talks, guided tours and other events to share our work and latest findings on cultural heritage. We invite you to join us.
News
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...
Aug 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Denkmaltage 2024
Am 7. und 8. September 2024 finden die Denkmaltage im Zeichen der Vernetzung statt.
Mar 6, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Vernissage Denkmal Journal Nr. 3
Der Anlass ist öffentlich und findet am 20. März um 18 Uhr im Kalandersaal der ehemaligen Papierfabrik Cham statt.
