Activities - September top picks

What a fantastic month September is! The weather is perfect: not too hot, not too cold and it’s time to start afresh with a new cycle of activities or pick up the ones we love again. Whether you are looking for sports, arts, or social activities, the options vary vastly and information is scattered and sometimes difficult to find. For this reason, Living in Nyon will be providing you with our top 5 picks of the month with selected activities coming up in our region!

1. Lake Geneva cleanup – 3rd and 4th of October Join over 1’000 volunteers that will help to remove waste from the Lac Léman. During this weekend, different intervention zones are defined all around the lake and whether you are a scuba diver, a stand-up paddle user, or simply prefer to stay on strong grounds, you are welcome to subscribe and help with this effort. Get some more information here. Unfortunately, the site is only in French but it can be translated to English using Google. 2. Sarah McCoy at the Usine à Gaz – October 2nd Despite the Usine a Gaz being in full renovation, they are still organising concerts, shows and other activities in Nyon and the area. On the 2nd of October, American singer and songwriter Sarah McCoy will hold a concert in Nyon. Her voice has been compared to Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and Amy Winehouse. If you're looking for a nice and different evening out, this might be a good chance! More information on her can be found on her website, and to book a ticket through the Usine a Gaz website. Good to know: the Usine as Gaz has implemented a new logo to keep an eye on: "English Speaker Friendly", allowing for an easy selection depending on the language of your choice. 3. Swiss Classic British car meeting – October 3rd in Morges More than 1600 classic cars and motorcycles will be exposed on the docks of Morges. This is a great opportunity to spend a day discovering beautiful Morges and marveling at these classic masterpieces that will never go out of fashion.

4. Museum Pass valid for one year For the crazy price of CHF12.-, you will be able to enjoy 8 museums and visit castles in the area of Nyon during a full year. Feel the heritage and the culture through the various cultural activities included in this pass. Who said Switzerland was expensive? The list of museums and subscription is available here

5. Market in Gland – every Wednesday from 16:00 to 20:00 until the end of October  This easy-going market is the perfect place to spend some time after a hard-working day. It offers a variety of delicacies ranging from Moroccan or Vietnamese stands to the local fish or cheese stands. It also has tables where you can simply sit and enjoy food and drinks on the spot. And if the ambiance picks up, the Bulls Pub is next door for a drink or a burger and the Buffet de la gare located in Hotel Glanis to enjoy a nice dinner. Both places have live music on Wednesdays so be assured you'll have a good time.  

Have a good time and don't hesitate to share your discoveries with us!