Leisure and tourism

Town Hall (Rathaus)
The Baar town hall was built in 1674. It is a beautiful historic building in the style of late gothic and early baroque. Today parts of the local authority and the registry office are located in the house. In the historic Rathaussaal (hall) on the second floor weddings take place in a solemn atmosphere.

Church of St. Martin
The catholic church of St. Martin was built around 1450 in gothic style and rebuilt in the 18th century. The church is very famous for the unique roof construction with struts. It has a span width of 34 meters. The roof was constructed by the brilliant carpenter Vit Vamister in 1557, long before this technique was used for bridges and vaults.

Höllgrotten
The caves near the Lorze river and in the catchment area of the Höll river are one of Zug's biggest tourist attractions. They surpass in beauty and diversity all other important caves in Switzerland and even larger grottos elsewhere in Europe. In contrast to the majority of humid cavities in mountains, here the calcareous, constantly dripping water has formed stalactites on the ceiling as well as stalagmites building up from the ground.
For further information: www.hoellgrotten.ch

Lorzentobel und Lorze
The three bridges in the Lorze ravine are the symbol for the junction between mountain and valley communities. They also represent three generations of bridge construction.

The way along the Lorze river from Schmittli (Neuägeri), via Höllgrotten and Baar, to the city of Zug is well-known as a recreation area and offers a good opportunity to bike, hike and inline skate. Along the way several campfires are at your disposal.

Wildenburg castle
A remarkable castle ruin on a place high above the Lorze ravine. From the parking lot at the western brink of the ravine a path leads southwards to the ruin in 15 minutes. The remains of a circle tower, of the Bering (wall) and the Palas (hall) are still visible. The area is open to the public.

Places of interest in the city of Zug you can find on the website of the Zug Tourism Office (www.zug-tourismus.ch).

Traditions

Fasnacht (Carneval)
Behind this word lies strange magic. When pronounced, everything in Baar is topsy-turvy. Our highly respectable citizens suddenly turn into raving maniacs and go running all over the place in gangs wearing weird costumes making loud noises. In the middle of the night, and even in full daylight some of them seem to get lost and no longer know which way is up. Welcome to Fasnacht in Baar.

As is well known throughout the region, Fasnacht is of fundamental significance for our community. In Inwil – “im Ebel” – magic frogs come sliming out of the pond. In Allenwinden the Faschall appears and waves his sceptre over the ecstatic throngs. But the essential Fasnacht figure is the Räbegäuggel. Over 50 years ago the designers of the Baar coat of arms, Annemarie and Geni Hotz gave birth to the joyful and melancholy, wild and affectionate figure.

The Räbefather is enthroned in a pompous ceremony, assumes his grave responsibilities and leads his people, the Räbevolk, under the patronage of the Räbechüng through the tumultuous Fasnacht time thanks to the faithful and devoted support of our entire community, the Räbegäuggels, who strictly follow the ancient code of Fasnacht frollies which was bestowed on our ancestors.

Chilbi (Fair, Kermis)
Fasnacht is not the only form of life in Baar. The market on Saturdays offers excellent opportunities to meet your neighbours and friends. The Christmas market, and many other occasions spice up the Baar calendar. Particularly amusing is the Baarer Chilbi, a widely known and appreciated fair which takes place on the first weekend after Martini (11/11).

Markets
Samschtigmärt
Flohmärt (flea market)
Christchindlimärt in christmas time.