IMCZ Special Stammtisch - Presentation on the “History of the Industrialization of Zug” with Apéro and Vineyard Tour

Ulrich Straub is a local historian, industrial entrepreneur and vintner who happens to be the grandson of Karl Heinrich Gyr, one of the founders of Landis  & Gyr, the well-known Zug-based electricity metering company. Ulrich, who is also the President of the Industriepfad Lorze, has kindly offered to give an exclusive presentation to the IMCZ on the History of the Industrialization of Zug. Furthermore, Ulrich has invited us to his own home in Gimenen, Zug, where he has lovingly restored an old farmhouse over many years and cultivated vineyards with over 1700 vines, making it the largest vineyard in Zug. Ulrich is well positioned to talk to us, not only about the history of Landis & Gyr (now Landis + Gyr), but also about the other historical Zug-based companies such as Verzinkerei Zug, the Milchsüdi (Nestlé), Zwicky and others. Ulrich is also providing an apéro and a tour of his vineyard. This all adds up to a totally unique event, providing an opportunity to learn about the history of Zug and the remarkable innovations which have happened here. Gimenen is located on the hills above Oberwil, offers stunning views over Lake Zug and is easily reachable by public transport (No.14 Bus).

Programme:

18:00 Welcome attendees at the Gimenen Winery, Gimenenweg 18, 6317 Zug (see attached the directions by car)

If the weather permits, tour of the winery followed by drinks (wine and water)

19:00 Seated Lecture on History of industry in Zug» by Ulrich Straub, followed by the presentation of our App «Industriekultur Zug»

19:45 o’clock    Degustation of house wines paired with apéro platters   

How to find it:

• Gimenenweg Nr 18, 6317 Oberwil by Zug
• No. 614 bus from Zug Metalli/Bahnhof to Meisenweg (Direction Gimenen)
• 8 Stops, 7 Minutes, followed by 110m walk down the drive to the farmhouse. Depart Metalli 17:45, Arrive Meisenberg 15:55