Roman columns - Nyon Olivier Gisiger - nrt
Paléo 2018 Nicolas Patault
Lake Geneva Museum © François Bertin / www.fbertin-photographie.ch
CGN © Bertrand Francey
 chateau_nyon© Olivier Gisiger_swissimages.com
Ville de Nyon ©Olivier Gisiger

Nyon - Town of history and festivals

Located between Lake Geneva, the La Côte AOC vineyard and the Jura hills, Nyon is famous for its festivals, its history and its business tourism.

Nyon is a charming town with a cosy atmosphere. The town is surrounded by Lake Geneva, the vineyard La Côte AOC and the Jura mountain. Festive events are part of the way of life in Nyon : during 6 days in July, 230'000 visitors crowd at the Paléo Music Festival. Others get together for "Les Hivernales", or the film festival "Visions du Réel", "Caribana" music festival, Rive Jazzy or the "Far" (living arts festival).

The castle of Prangins and the National Swiss Museum, the castle of Coppet, the castle in Nyon and its Historical and Porcelain Museum witness a patrician history. The Roman Museum explains the story of Noviodonum, the ancient name of Nyon that was founded by Julius Caesar.
At the Lake Leman Museum you will discover a link to the comic strips hero named Tintin, who investigates the traces of Professor Calculus in the city of Nyon. The story of "Auguste Piccard", famous Swiss scientist and adventurer who inspired Calculus, is also part of the exhibition.

The city meets the countryside and mountains thanks to the Nyon-St-Cergue-La Cure red train, which brings you to the heart of nature and beautiful hikes.

21619

La Côte Tourism on social networks



---

---

min.---°C / max.---°C

Weather forecasts for
Lausanne
------°C---°C
------°C---°C
------°C---°C
------°C---°C
------°C---°C

Terms and conditions

What if our personalised recommendations don’t suit you?

you can choose to base the recommendations displayed on your own requirements and interests. Whether you’re looking for a solo adventure, family activities or a gourmet trip with your spouse, the suggestions made will be based on your own preferences.

You want to find out what the local tourist attractions are based on your current location?

You can use the map on each page to establish your location and find local points of interest. So you’ll be able to explore the canton, region by region, select the places you’re going to visit along a planned route and get a quick idea of what a town has to offer you.

You want to make your own selection? Just store your top picks in favourites!

If you want to store your selection, print it, export it to your free smartphone app "Vaud:Guide” or share it with your friends, you'll can do all this with “Favourites”.

You want to share your wish list And your choices with your friends? That’s simple!