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Autumn Celebrations – Weekend Events in Nyon and St. Cergue
The weather is set to stay dry for this weekend so get ready to soak up the sunshine at some fantastic events happening in Nyon and St-Cergue. There is the Autumn Market brought to you by SIC Nyon and the Wine Festival Fête de la Vigne, both of which are in Nyon. Or you can […]
Laurent Miéville to the Grand Council of Vaud – What a celebration!
Laurent Miéville is celebrated by the city of Nyon as he becomes a member of the Vaud Grand Council le Grand Conseil vaudois. The Grand Council of Vaud is the legislature of the canton of Vaud, in Switzerland. It has 150 seats, with members elected every five years. For those of you a little foggy […]
The Perfect Day Trip from Nyon: Exploring Lavaux via Chexbres, Saint Saphorin and Montreux
Thank you to Sally Freedman for writing a follow up article to the wonderful 48 hours in Nyon: a fairytale location. Now giving us some more gems that are just a train or boat ride away from Nyon. Are you ready to embark on a picturesque day trip from Nyon that combines breathtaking scenery, delicious […]
17th September is the Women’s Tour de Romandie in Nyon and the Sports Festival
Women’s Tour de Romandie The third and final stage of the Women’s Tour de Romandie (2nd edition) will be in Nyon next Sunday 17th September. After leaving the Canton of Geneva, around 100 professional cyclists will complete a loop between Crans and Mont-sur-Rolle twice to the finish line at Usine à Gaz at the lakeside […]
Looking for a new job? Let us look at your process but with an authentic twist.
The Swiss job market is not always easy to navigate. Join the free Living in Nyon workshop for our readers as we look at the job search process a little differently! We all know we need a strong CV, great interviewing skills and some good negotiation tactics. But what about looking at them a little […]
48 hours in Nyon: An adorable fairy tale location
Thank you to Sally Freedman for writing this wonderful article on Nyon, giving us some gems and local experiences not to be missed and that can all be done in just 48 hours. Nyon is a picturesque town nestled along the shores of Lake Geneva (or Lac Léman) just 15 minutes from Geneva by train […]
Author Spotlight: Sally Freedman unveils her story in football and battling sexism.
Amidst the backdrop of the most recent controversy surrounding sexism in the wake of Spain’s World Cup victory, the timing couldn’t have been better to keep the conversation going with the release of Sally Freedman’s new book ‘Get Your Tits Out for the Lads – True Stories from a Woman in Football.’ The book chronicles […]
Jazz Enthusiasts Unite for Jazz au Peuple 1st – 2nd September
Discover the best of contemporary Swiss jazz on Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd September at the Salle Communale in Nyon. Putting a spotlight on contemporary Swiss Jazz music artists and making it accessible for all with free admission and no reservations required. Definitely worth checking out! See the full programme here. PROGRAMME 01.09.23 LUKAS TRAXEL – […]
Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with Pierre-Alain Dupuis, one of Paléo Festival’s Originators
Introduction In the heart of Nyon lies the legendary music festival that has captivated generations for its 46 editions. We had the chance to sit down with one of Paléo Festival’s originators, an individual who wears many hats within our community. President of the Nyon Tennis Club, a dedicated (though now recently retired) Sports TV […]
Boom Boom Boomers… to Gen Z! The appeal of Paléo Festival across the generations
A few weeks have passed since Paléo Festival 2023 ended and since then quite a few people who are yet to attend (bucket list for 2024) have asked me.. What’s it like? Is it for youngsters? What type of people go? I always reply – everyone! It got me thinking, the appeal of Paléo really […]
The Brocante and Fête des Pirates is on at the Rive in Nyon this weekend.
Most schools went back this week after the summer break even in this immense heatwave we are experiencing. It seems to be coming to a head this weekend and there are always things happening in the area. Why not venture out in the cooler temperatures to the Brocante this weekend at the Rive in Nyon? […]
Curtains up on a new school year with High School Musical from GAOS Theatre
The GAOS Youth show returns! Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. A talented cast of 27 young singers and dancers aged 12-19 will treat your […]
L’inattendu restaurant in Nyon is looking for a buyer due to sad circumstances.
Some sad news – the owner of the L’inattendu The Unexpected restaurant in Nyon (Place Bel-Air 5) is looking for a buyer as his daughter’s health is deteriorating day by day and needs to be cared for. They will be staying open while searching for a potential buyer. If you are interested or know someone who might […]
Discover vintage delights at the Brocante in Nyon next weekend.
The 46th Edition of the Brocante is happening the weekend of the 26th and 27th August down at the Rive in Nyon. You can uncover some hidden gems whilst enjoying stunning views of Lac Léman. A great day out for everyone! Opening hours are: Saturday 26th August : 09:30 – 20:00 Sunday 27th August : […]
Gear Up for the September Cycling Challenge
For the third year in a row the “Cyclomania” challenge is on during the month of September! Nyon, Gland and Prangins are joined by Rolle this year too as they launch a challenge to the people to cycle as a means of transport as much as possible throughout the whole month of September. For those of […]
Far° Festival, Nyon 2023 – Where Art Comes Alive.
FAR° FESTIVAL DES ARTS VIVANTS (living arts) starts today 09.08.2023 – 19.08.2023. The festival has been held in August in Nyon for over 30 years. Its mission is based on 3 lines of action creation, artistic guidance and mediation. Through unique performances, it has been exploring the fields of theatre, dance, performance and many other […]
For small business owners and entrepreneurs – A Q&A for the new Mastermind Sessions
Nyon is packed with small business owners with big ideas! B-inspired has launched a new Mastermind initiative that allows them to harness their collective brilliance and grow together. What is a Mastermind? A Mastermind is a group of peers who meet on a regular basis to give each other support and help each other grow. […]
The Mid-Summer Festival in St-Cergue on 12th August
The Mid-Summer Festival in St-Cergue takes place every year in mid-August. This is a traditional yearly event where the cows get dressed up in flowers and the pigs race (so fast they almost fly!)! This one-of-a-kind event is held on the 12th of August in St-Cergue. If you haven’t been in the past, this is […]
The “dream edition” – sonic reverie at Paléo Festival 2023
Another ‘dream edition’ of the Paléo Festival 2023 welcomed by an open and curious public as described by Daniel Rossellat at the Press Conference on Sunday. Six days of great weather albeit lots of dust in the air and in our hair – even the weather graciously waited until Monday before unleashing heavy rain and […]
Like Meeting an Old Friend – The Warm Embrace of Day One at Paléo Festival
Tuesday kicked off the first night of Paléo 2023. I headed up around 7:45pm, the air was calm, the train was quiet and cool – a pleasant escape from the daytime heat and the anticipation of the night ahead was (for me at least) less hyped than last year. Then as I walked through the […]
A first look at Paléo 2023
Here we are for Paléo Festival 2023. So what’s new? Living in Nyon were at the Press Conference on Monday where we heard from Daniel Rossellat, president of the Paléo Festival and Mayor of Nyon. A quick walk of the grounds and a sneak peek of all the cool things coming up this year (musical […]
Beat the heat and discover the museum marvels of Nyon.
With Europe in the midst of a heatwave as well as the height of summer, it is important to find ways to cool down and keep cool. One fun and cultural way to do that and something Nyon has in abundance, is visit Museums. Our humble town of 23, 00 inhabitants boasts three exceptional and […]
Splish-Splash without the Scratch – How to Avoid Duck Fleas this Summer.
I had a fun and relaxing weekend spent at the Nyon plage, swimming in the fresh, cool waters of the lake, it was as perfect as it could be. Well almost. Until the onset of very red and very itchy spots. What was it? Yes you guessed it – the dreaded duck fleas or puces […]
A Vibrant Festival of Events Beneath the Chestnut Trees this Summer
Un été sous les Marronniers – A Summer under the Chestnut Trees This summer festival is taking place at the Esplanade des Marronniers in Nyon from 17th June until 16th September 2023. There will be concerts, shows and DJ sets, a silent disco, Qi-gong and yoga classes, an arts and crafts market, children’s stories, theatrical […]
A fun challenge to help support local businesses
The Ville de Nyon have just this week launched a fun initiative where we can support local businesses and have the chance to win a few prizes for ourselves. Using a mobile app, you can scan QR codes in participating stores and have a chance to win Only Nyon vouchers. From June 16 to July […]
Join us for a Living in Nyon get-together and a chance to connect.
The Living in Nyon team are getting together before the Summer Break and would love it if our readers would join us. It is a chance to connect, exchange ideas and just get to know you better! When: Thursday 15th June 2023 Time: 17:00 – 19:00 Where: Le Saint-Jean outside bar (next to Perdtemps […]
Let your children soar into summer and discover the joy of flying yoga.
Thank you to Clare Bhalla, the founder of Raison d’hêtre for sharing the information on her summer camp with us and giving some more information below: Hello I’m Clare! I live in Begnins not far from Nyon. I am now a proud mum of two wonderful small people. I am British and Swiss. I worked […]
Tap into five unique networks in the area and connect locally this summer.
Not only is summer about sun, barbecues and general beach vibes, it is also a wonderful time to expand your network. The mix of great weather and outdoor events creates the perfect setting to meet new people. Below we have 5 fantastic networking groups available to get you started on your journey plus a networking […]
Everybody needs good neighbours!
Friday 26th May 2023 is La Fête des Voisin.e.s – Neighbours Day! Running since 2006, the official neighbours day for Nyon was set up to promote a sense of community and solidarity for those living in the same buildings or districts. It encourages us to get together over an apéro or Canadian buffet or whatever […]
LAST CALL! Join Living in Nyon for a visit to the Cap’taine Mousse Brewery.
It’s time for another get together! This time we have joined up with Cap’taine Mousse, Nyon’s local brewery. Register for the event and join us on Friday 5th of May 2023. The Cap’taine Mousse brewery, formed by brothers Manu and Jerôme Bachelard, opened its doors in 2015. Since opening, they have been growing and making their […]
Get Ready to Ride into Cycle Day in Nyon with a Full Programme of Activities
Saturday 6th May 2023 is Cycling Day in Nyon and is taking place at Morâche park and in the courtyard of Rocher school. The Ville de Nyon has a full programme of events lined up for the day. These include: A cycling in complete safety course for families. A second-hand bicycle market. Learn the basics […]
Visions du Réel – Documentaries now showing in Nyon. Something for everyone
The temporary seating is installed, the banners are up, the programme is out and Visions du Réel, one of Switzerland’s prestigious documentary film festivals has now started. There are films being screened from morning to night until the 30th April. Many films are in English or subtitled in English and there’s something for everyone. How […]
Feeling all scrambled? Maybe it’s time to try Meditation 101.
“Do you hate meditating? Do you find it difficult or boring? Do you want to understand more about meditation and mindfulness and how to realistically implement it into your busy week, without the new age fluff? Do you want more inner calm and focus to ease stress and anxiety? If so then this weekend course […]
Join Living in Nyon for a visit to the Cap’taine Mousse Brewery.
It’s time for another get together! This time we have joined up with Cap’taine Mousse, Nyon’s local brewery. Register for the event and join us on Friday 5th of May 2023. The Cap’taine Mousse brewery, formed by brothers Manu and Jerôme Bachelard, opened its doors in 2015. Since opening, they have been growing and making their […]
There was no wasting any time on the Living in Nyon, Hublot Tour
Nyon is home to Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot and the Living in Nyon team, along with ten of our readers, were given exclusive access for a guided tour mostly reserved for clients or watchmakers within the industry. Background Renowned for its innovative and cutting-edge designs, Hublot was founded in 1980 by Carlo Crocco. A relative […]
Tickets for Paléo go on sale Weds 29th March at midday
From the “bright tropical pop” of Brazilian João Selva, the rock of Franz Ferdinand from the UK, the reggae of Lila Iké, or the electro music of Martin Garrix, there’s an eclectic lineup of music at Paléo this year. There’s also classical music, punk, rap, ballad, techno, and more. The festival runs from the 17th […]
Sister Act – A Divine Musical Comedy Show
GAOS are bringing you a feel-good musical comedy for their Spring show this 2023 – Sister Act. When aspiring nightclub singer, Deloris van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is placed into protective custody in supposedly the safest place: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and […]
So who is Nyon’s newest member of the Municipality Executive Body?
After the second round of voting in the Nyon by-election, the winning candidate is Oliver Riesen of PLR. Les Libéraux-Radicals who narrowly beat out his opponent Valérie Mausner Léger of Les Vert.es. The two candidates went head to head for the seat left by the resignation of Elise Buckle of Les Vert.e.s back in November […]
Understand the challenges of writing for children in their primary years.
Following on from the topic of handwriting in the digital age, let’s explore further with Oak Hill into why writing can be such a challenge for so many primary school age children. Starting school can bring up lots of different emotions within children; excitement, nervousness, unease. These are all normal feelings but when is it […]
Festival du Film Vert 2023
The Green Film Festival is back for its 18th edition. This growing festival will take place in nearly 80 towns across Switzerland and France including all the French-speaking cantons with more than 400 screenings of around 50 films. It will start on 4th March until 9th April 2023. The Festival brings us an exciting programme […]
Nyon holds a minute of silence for the war in Ukraine
It’s been a year since war broke out between Russia and Ukraine. 1 minute of silence will be held Friday 24th at 9:00 Nyon Municipality joins the action launched by the “Union des villes suisses” to express its solidarity with the victims of this conflict, in particular those who have found refuge in Switzerland. The […]
Les Hivernales is coming. Don’t miss out this March!
Les Hivernales It is the 13th edition of this edgy winter festival and it will be taking place over four days from Thursday 2nd March until Sunday 5th March 2023. Bringing you over 40 artists from different musical genres including Hardcore, Reggae and Rap. The festival will take place in 13 venues (many of which are […]
The results of the by-election means there will be a round two.
The Nyon by-election took place on Sunday 5th February for the public to vote for one of six candidates to join the Municipality, the executive body of Nyon. This special election was held to replace the seat left by the resignation of Elise Buckle of Les Vert.e.s back in November 2022. Copyright – Ville de […]
Cossy Pool is closed next week, why not give the lake a try instead?
Just a note to all of you avid swimmers out there, the Cossy indoor swimming pool will be closed for maintenance work during the Vaud school half-term holidays. Saturday 11th February until Sunday 19th February. While the maintenance work is happening next week why not take the plunge and get into the lake instead? It’s […]
Why are we voting and who is eligible to vote? Breaking down the Nyon By-Election.
There is a buzz in the air around town at the moment and it’s not just down to the New Year, New Me feeling – it’s actually for elections! You may have noticed the posters plastered on billboards of the potential candidates, received campaign leaflets, read the local newspapers or seen the debates on local […]
Handwriting in a Digital Age – why it still matters and how adults can help.
Monday 23rd January 2023 was National Handwriting Day in the US. Established in 1977 on the birthday of America’s famous writer, John Hancock. A fitting time then for Oak Hill in Nyon to hold the first in their speaker series for 2023 on this topical subject. Handwriting in a Digital Age – why it still […]
Attention all green thumbs! There are still vacant spots in the vegetable garden for the 2023 season.
What better way to start 2023 than by getting back to nature and cultivating your very own vegetable garden, with the added support of market gardeners and the Au-Potager Association committee. Located in the fields of Bois-Bougy, this community garden with its turnkey concept, allows you to maintain your own plot of land, cultivate your […]
And one more makes 23 thousand for 2023 and the population of Nyon.
We wish all our readers a very Happy New Year! After a fantastic break, we are back and will continue to bring you articles about this wonderful town of Nyon and the surrounding region. So, to start us off, we have some charming news from the Ville de Nyon – announcing that the population of […]
En Mouv’Nyon – Nyon’s multi-sport subscription is back for a second year.
After the success of En Mouv’Nyon, the Ville de Nyon is renewing this offer of a comprehensive sports program for a second year. What is it? A quarterly subscription 50CHF for nyonnais 60CHF for non-nyonnais All adults (18+) are welcome, at all levels of fitness to participate in over 95 sports sessions from Monday 9th […]
Nyon has its own official beer! 1260 by Captaine Mousse
There’s a new beer on the block and it’s called 1260 – the official beer of Nyon! It’s no longer just exclusively about the local wines this region has to offer. The people of Nyon also want to drink beer at apéros and making sure it’s a local product is still important. How did the […]
Nyon’s Christmas Market opens Thursday 8th December.
Nyon’s Christmas Market kicks off Thursday 8th December 2022. Brought to you by the SIC Nyon Merchants Association, the market will be lighting up the town centre at the Place Bel-Air, Rue de la Gare and Place du Château. There will be a host of activities happening up until it closes on Christmas Eve. An […]
Visit luxury Swiss watchmakers Hublot with Living in Nyon in February 2023
Living in Nyon is organising a visit to the Hublot Manufacture site for our readers on Tuesday 21st of February 2023. A chance to get an inside look into this Swiss Watchmaker’s offices in Nyon. So, will you join us? We are offering you, our lovely readers, an opportunity to join us on a tour […]
Are you a fan of Christmas Songs? Join this Christmas sing-a-long event in Chéserex.
Sue Lake from notebynote started this event because I met so many people who missed the opportunities to sing Christmas songs with other people so we aim to create a community event for all ages to come together to sing just for fun. When: Saturday 10th December at 14:00 Where: Chéserex Salle Communale – Route […]
L’Échappée Jurassienne, an epic 352km 18 day hike with the grand finish in Nyon
L’Échappée Jurassienne is an itinerant hike that starts in the city of art and history, Dole in the French Jura and then travels more than 350 km to finish in Nyon. This hike covers a total distance of 352km with a positive elevation of 10,800 meters and a negative elevation of 11,400 meters. This great […]
Treat yourself or your loved ones this Christmas and get Paléo 2023 tickets!
The Christmas Season is fast upon us and we are all for keeping up with traditions. And here we have another very important one coming up for the diary. The Paléo Festival traditional Christmas ticket office will be open from Thursday 1st December to Thursday 22nd December with the following options to buy: • […]
Feeling hot, hot, hot, in the new Nyon sauna.
Those who frequent the Plage des Trois Jetée during the colder months will have noticed the construction of a small cabin at the lakeside. This is the work of the Association of the Bains des Trois Jetées who, with the help of a band of enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers and members, erected the brand-new sauna […]
The great projects the Nyon tourist office have been working on this year.
We all know and love the Nyon tourist office. A brilliant resource for when we need ideas for activities to do in the region. But what have they been up to behind the scenes this year? Well, two big developments took place in 2022. L’Échappée Jurassienne Nyon has joined 10 other Swiss communes to become […]
Christmas fun is on its way, not to mention Santa’s sleigh!
This wonderful region knows how to do Christmas and celebrate all things festive. It kicks off this weekend with the Montreux Christmas Market. Montreux Christmas Market – 18th – 24th December 2022 There is no better way to experience the magic of Christmas then at the Montreux Christmas Market. 150 beautifully decorated chalet stalls set […]
Sleeping Beauty is awake! Oh no she isn’t! It’s pantomime time in Nyon.
Sleeping Beauty The Geneva Amateur Operatic Socieity (GAOS) is back with a musical production of Sleeping Beauty at the Théâtre de Marens in Nyon. This Christmas Pantomime promises to deliver fun and laughter to all the family. This famous pantomime features the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty, staged of course with a prince and […]
Discover art all over Nyon for the Journée des Arts this Saturday 5th November
Arts Day in Nyon is back for its 4th edition and the programme looks fantastic. It is organised by the Development of the Plastic Arts Association and is a great cultural event making art accessible to everyone. Highlighting different styles from painting and sculpture, to photography and installations, it is bringing people and artists from […]
A fixure of the Nyon Café Scene for just over 10 years – Celebrate La Roulotte!
La Roulotte, a fixture of the Nyon café scene for 10 years now is located by the Nyon Train Station (North Side). It’s a great meeting spot to take some moments to enjoy fresh, seasonal food and drinks all year round. It’s also in the perfect place to grab a drink before or after a […]
Halloween at the Château de Prangins has witches, their stories and more spooky delights.
This Sunday 30th October, celebrate Halloween at the Château de Prangins. It’s time to put on your scariest Halloween costume and join them for some tales, true and not so true, and of course – candy! Between 14:00 and 17:00. Adults 10CHF and free admission for children up to the age of 16. What’s On […]
A huge collection of toys and games on offer for you to buy and sell.
Looking to change up your toy and games collection? Organised by the Ludothèque de Nyon, mark the date in your calendars for Saturday 29th October 2022. 11:00 to 15:00 Salle de la Colombière – Rue de la Colombiere 18, 1260 Nyon Choose from bikes, strollers, outdoor games, books, puzzles and much more. If you would […]
Local Football Coverage: FC Stade Nyonnais vs FC Rapperswil-Jona
A big thank you to Alex Taylor for writing up a match report for the recent game on 15th October 2022 between FC Stade Nyonnais vs FC Rapperswil-Jona. The game was held at Colovray Sports Centre. Poor defending, lacklustre countering and a lack of momentum saw Nyon suffer a monumental loss to Swiss-German side Rapperswil-Jona. […]
Local Football Coverage: Match Report for FC Stade Nyonnais vs FC Chiasso
A big thank you to Alex Taylor for writing up a match report for the recent game on 1st October 2022 between FC Stade Nyonnais vs FC Chiasso. The game was held at Colovray Sports Centre. Goals from Christian Gomis and Quentin Gaillard ensured a safe 2-1 victory as Nyon go joint top in the […]
Atelier9 and Ex-Machina – from flying and finance to coworking and coffee.
Following on from the origin story of Ex-Machina and Atelier9 last week, here is the story about their founders and what led them through a big career change to where they are now. Many of us experience times where we no longer feel aligned with what we are doing and what makes us happy. It […]
Looking for a venue for a children’s birthday party? Why not a castle?
If you are looking for a venue for your child’s birthday, why not consider the Château de Prangins? It has a great offering for birthday parties all year round with interesting activities available. How many people can say that they celebrated their birthday at an 18th century castle turned Swiss National Museum? They offer bespoke, […]
All things EAT! for Swiss Castle Day this Sunday 2nd October at the Château de Prangins
With all the rainy weather recently, here is an idea of a great activity to do this coming Sunday 2nd October. It’s all about EATING at the Château de Prangins for Swiss Castle Day. Taking place between 10:00 and 17:00, the best part, admission is free! Read on for more information on what’s happening on […]
The Swiss cows are coming down from their Jura mountain pastures to St-Cergue.
The 35th edition of Désalpe de St-Cergue is happening tomorrow up in Saint-Cergue from 8h – 17:30h. A lovely Swiss tradition of when the cows, that have been up in the Jura mountain pastures throughout the summer come back down the mountain in preparation for winter. A procession of cows adorned with colourful, floral headdresses […]
Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
Queen Elizabeth II died last week on 8th September 2022. We all knew it was a day that was going to come but perhaps not so suddenly as it did. News channels and social media are flooded with images of the Queen both past and present as we lead up to her funeral next Monday […]
US citizens, it is time to vote. Join a training session in voter assistance.
Thank you to Lisa-Anne Jepson for providing us with this article! For the upcoming US Midterm elections on Tuesday, 8th November, the presidency is not on the ballot but they are still vitally important. They will elect one-third of the 100 US senators (who serve six-year terms) and all 435 members of the House of […]
Writing workshops, and debates with authors at the Morges literary festival
From Donna Leon to Phillip Sands, Susan Jane Gilman and more Le Livre sure les quais is back from the 2-4th September with an exciting English programme. This literary festival is situated along the lovely lakeside in Morges. Some of the events are held as a literary cruise! There will be a selection of events […]
Share the Fun at Gland’s New Toy Library.
Have you ever bought your child the brand new fancy toy that they just could not live without, only to find it languishing in a corner of their bedroom several weeks later, unloved and unused? The concept of a ludothèque was completely new to me until I moved to Switzerland. A ludothèque is a lending […]
Calling all contemporary Swiss jazz lovers this weekend
Literally bringing jazz to the people this weekend here in Nyon, the 8th edition of the Jazz au Peuple Festival is taking place this Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd September 2022 at the Town Hall. Putting a spotlight on contemporary Swiss Jazz music artists and making it accessible for all with free admission and no […]
Experience the world of Italian Baroque Music at the Château de Prangins.
Prangins Baroque – September 4th – 11th 2022. A whole week of events for you all centred around Italian Baroque Music. 13 young artists of musicians and singers have been selected to train with an elite artistic team. The week will end with the young artists and their mentors performing together and presenting their work […]
The Secret Rose Garden – Last chance to experience La Roseraie in Nyon for this year.
This week is your last chance for this year to see, smell and enjoy the Nyon Rose Garden, la Roseraie de Bois-Bougy, tucked away behind the Nyon Tennis Club. This garden was established a few years ago to trial new varieties of roses and culminates in an annual rose competition. According to the organisers, ‘such […]
Sports Clubs Galore at the Festival des Sports 2022 at Colovray in Nyon
This Sunday 28th August 2022, the annual Festival des Sports is taking place at the Colovray Sports Centre in Nyon at 10:00 – 16:00. An excellent way to discover all that is on offer sports wise in one place – it’s free and open to all ages. There are just over 50 different sports to […]
It’s La Rentrée!
The summer holidays are slowly coming to an end and children are heading back to school this week. Many of us are also returning from breaks away refreshed and ready to go. La rentrée is the perfect time to ease ourselves (yes, us too) back into a routine and also start looking and planning ahead […]
Happy Swiss National Day 2023 to all of our readers!
This Tuesday 1st August is Swiss National Day – an official National Holiday since 1994. It celebrates the day in 1291 that the three cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden signed the Letter of Confederation, pledging to help each other in the case of an attack. There are many ways of celebrating this day throughout […]
That’s it folks for the original Nyon Folk Festival turned iconic 45th Paléo Festival.
So that’s it, the morning after the six nights before! What a huge success and welcome return for the Paléo festival 2022. A dusty haze in the air, voles in the ground and the night ended in a frenzy of fireworks and the Maestro himself Stromae! Not to mention the stunning views of Mont Blanc […]
Days 3,4 & 5 pass by at Paléo with an Angel, a Snake and some Peace, Love and Harmony.
Ambiance, Paléo Festival Nyon 2022 — © Paléo / Laurent Reichenbach The last three days have passed by in a whirlwind of reggae, hard techno, French rap and pop. Here are a few highlights of acts and moments that stood out for me from Paléo Festival days 3, 4 and 5. Each night drew in […]
Day Two at Paléo – cooler, more soulful vibes but it still kept its Sting.
After the success of day one, the atmosphere feels more relaxed and thankfully the cooler temperatures help. A nice breeze in the air with the promise of rain at some point during the night. This time while waiting at the train station the air-conditioned Paléo bus turns up so we hop on that instead. Nyon’s […]
West Africa comes to Nyon at Paléo
While roving reporter Seema was checking out bands across the grounds on the first night of Paléo, Catherine went straight up to the Dôme tent in the Village du Monde to see Santrofi. This collective of young talented musicians from Ghana, arrived on stage, initially to a very small audience (many festival goers had gravitated […]
A Scorching Day One at Paléo sealed with a Hot KISS.
Day One was a scorcher but that didn’t stop people from having a good time yesterday! A buzz in the air on the little red train from Nyon, packed at 5pm. Hot and sweltering, someone is blasting KISS I was made for loving you out of speakers in anticipation for later. Passengers exchanging information on […]
Meet you at the fountain! A few tips for those new to Paléo
Water bottles, meeting places, food and beer queues. Paléo is big! It covers a lot of ground and there’s a lot to see. There can be times when you go with friends and you end up losing them in the crowd or, you want to see one concert and they are interested in a different […]
What else is new at Paléo 2022?
The 45th edition of the Paléo Music Festival starts today and after a two year break they are back, new and improved with some big changes and some cool innovations. There are two brand new stages – the Véga which has replaced Les Arches stage and a new area and stage named Belleville. There is […]
The 45th Paléo festival is here but where did it all begin?
If you live in Nyon or the surrounding region you will know that this week is a very special week in the Nyon Calendar – It’s Paléo Week! Back after a two year hiatus for the 45th edition of the rock festival, there is a buzz in the air of anticipation for all that is […]
Check out the cool, new Paléo 2022
News stages, new areas, Paléo opens tomorrow! The weather may be far from cool right now, however, there are many cool, new innovations for Paléo 2022. One of them is the big, new Véga stage (named after the brightest star in the constellation). Different genres of music will be played on this stage which is situated […]
Did you know Nyon has its own TV Station? Let’s see what’s showing on NRTV.
Did you know Nyon has its own local TV station? It covers local news, activities and businesses and is a great source of information for the local population. About Nyon Région Télévision (NRTV) The TV station is an independent regional audio-visual media of information and entertainment for the entire canton of Vaud. It is managed […]
Caribana Festival is on this week in Nyon!
The 30th edition of the Caribana Festival in Nyon kicks off this Wednesday 15th until Sunday 19th June 2022. Artists performing at the festival this year include Fatboy Slim, The Offspring, Mika and many more. Check out the full program here. It is not too late to get tickets! Click here for more information on what’s […]
Spring Market in Nyon on 4th June. Open Cellars in Vaud on the 4th and 5th.
Two events coming up in Vaud this weekend. It’s the Spring Market in Nyon on Saturday 4th from 08:00-18:00. Stalls, events, music, and even a chance to take a Zumba class (in Place Bel-Air) at 11:00! Over in the lovely vineyards, it’s Caves Ouvertes on Saturday the 4th and Friday 5th June. It’s a great […]
Kathleen Hema, a Sex Ed Expert helping parents have the modern day sex talk.
Living in Nyon met up with Nyon based YouTuber and sex education expert, Kathleen Hema. Kathleen helps parents have the modern day sex talks in a medically accurate and age-appropriate way. Her videos cover a range of subjects from What’s the perfect age to have the sex talks? to Accepting the Gender Spectrum. Read our […]
UEFA Youth League Semi Finals and Final in Nyon next week.
The semi-finals and final of the UEFA Youth League 2022 will be held at Colovray Sports Centre in Nyon on Friday 22nd April and Monday 25th April. The Youth League was started in 2013 and is a tournament dedicated to the Under-19 teams from the season’s Champions League clubs – pitching the best youth talent […]
A Living in Nyon and International Link Event – How to Network Effectively.
Living in Nyon, in collaboration with International Link bring you a highly interactive and dynamic networking workshop How to Network Effectively. Brush up on your networking skills and have a great time doing it! Did you know that… Approximately 70% of jobs are filled through network connections. Studies show the most connected people are often […]
Next in Nyon: Week 9th – 15th April
Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. PâKOMUZé – 15th April – 1st May Keep busy this Easter with more than 100 activities for children and their […]
Walking for Ukraine, from the breakfast table to the end of the Toblerone Trail.
More than 16’500 CHF was raised for the response of Médecins Sans Frontières in Ukraine by local walkers along the Toblerone Trial in Gland! Over the weekend of 19th-20th March 2022, 73 local residents (and four dogs) joined together for a fundraising walk along the symbolic Sentier des Toblerones in Gland. Raising 16,500 CHF (as […]
Next in Nyon – Week 1st to 8th April edition
Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Easter Market 2- 3rd April The Marché de Pâques is this weekend down by the lake. There will be […]
Meet the founders of Montessori Deux Mille Feuilles in La Rippe
In January 2016 Cornelia Tosch and Bilal Ojjeh took over the Montessori school with just 11 students enrolled. Today Deux Mille Feuilles have 72 students! Read all about their story in the interview below. Thank you to Bilal and Conny for their time and insight into the 2Mille Feuilles Montessori school of La Rippe. […]
Documentary Film Festival in Nyon 7-17th April 2022
It’s great to see the banners and promotional publicity for Visions du Réel going up around Nyon. This is a prestigious documentary film festival and is a key fixture in the international film festival circuit. There is often a preconception that this festival is just for the professionals and whilst it’s true that over the […]
