Nyon Attractions
The little old-world town of Nyon is beautifully situated on the northwest shore of Lake Geneva, at the end of a mountain road over the Col de la Givrine to La Cure.
There was a settlement of the Helvetii here (Noviodunum) and Julius Caesar established the Roman station of Civitas Iulia Equestris. The town enjoyed a period of prosperity under Bernese rule in the 16th C. when many fine burghers' houses were built. From 1781 to 1813 there was a porcelain factory in Nyon. It was the birthplace of the writer Edouard Rod (1857-1910) and the pianist Alfred Cortot.
There was a settlement of the Helvetii here (Noviodunum) and Julius Caesar established the Roman station of Civitas Iulia Equestris. The town enjoyed a period of prosperity under Bernese rule in the 16th C. when many fine burghers' houses were built. From 1781 to 1813 there was a porcelain factory in Nyon. It was the birthplace of the writer Edouard Rod (1857-1910) and the pianist Alfred Cortot.
Roman columns
In Nyon's Bourg-de- Rive are Roman columns.
Nyon Musée du Léman
Service des Musées de la Ville de Nyon
5 place du Château
CH-1260 Nyon
Switzerland
Service des Musées de la Ville de Nyon
5 place du Château
CH-1260 Nyon
Switzerland
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Castle (Museum)
Nyon, with its old houses and its church (12th C.; Roman walling in substructure), is picturesquely situated on the slopes of a hill which is crowned by the five-towered castle (12th and 16th C.). The castle now houses the Historical Museum and the Musée du Léman, and contains an interesting collection of antiquities (including Roman material) and an exhibition of Nyon porcelain (1781-1813). From the castle terrace there is a magnificent view of the lake with the Alps and Mont- Blanc.
Nyon Musée du Léman
Service des Musées de la Ville de Nyon
5 place du Château
CH-1260 Nyon
Switzerland
Service des Musées de la Ville de Nyon
5 place du Château
CH-1260 Nyon
Switzerland
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Castle of Prangins
Learn about Swiss history during the 18th and 19th centuries. Prangins chateau features a magical castle and a romantic park with a vegetable garden and green house.
All values are in Switzerland Francs
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | CHF 5.00 |
| Students | CHF 3.00 |
| Senior | CHF 3.00 |
| Child 15 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Léman Museum
Lake Geneva's naval and fishing heritage is featured in the museum including displays concerning shipwrecks and submarines. Lake Geneva's animal and plant life is featured in displays of preserved animals and a small aquarium. There is also fine art on display.
Nyon Musée du Léman
Service des Musées de la Ville de Nyon
5 place du Château
CH-1260 Nyon
Switzerland
Service des Musées de la Ville de Nyon
5 place du Château
CH-1260 Nyon
Switzerland
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Nyon Surroundings
Begnins - May Day Celebrations, Switzerland
This annual festival in Begnins is aimed at children, and takes place on the second weekend in May. Children collect gifts on the Saturday morning by singing from door-to-door. Later the children make a crown of flowers for the May King and Queen who are crowned on Sunday morning. The rest of the Sunday includes a parade through the village of Begnins, which is followed by a village party of singing, dancing, food and drink.
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