“War Walks on the Swiss Jura Crest Trail” is one of many hikes that are featured in the guide book “Switzerland’s Jura Crest Trail”, published by Cicerone Press. Nyon and the “Toblerone Trail” are also mentioned in the book. Author and hiker Ali Rowsell writes – “Taking approximately 5 hours to descend 460 metres from the […]
When Tintin came to Nyon – Tour to follow his route
“Tintin” turns 90 this week. This cartoon character (created by the Belgian cartoonist Hergé), once came to Geneva and Nyon in an adventure called “The Calculus Affair” (in French, “L’affaire Tournesol”). In this adventure, Tintin travelled to Nyon in search of Professor Calculus; you can still recognise today the route he took on the lake road and see […]
Competition to win tickets for Nyon festivals – Just take a photo!
Nyon Tourism is currently running a competition to win free tickets, passes and entry for various weekend trips and hotel breaks. All you have to do is send the best photos you have taken at any of the five Nyon official festivals (this includes Paléo!) via Instagram using the hashtag #festivalsnyon or through Facebook with the […]
Pianos back in Nyon – Living in Nyon returns in July
The pianos are back in town! Five pianos have been placed around Nyon for members of the public to play. They can be found at the Place du Midi/La Combe, Esplanade Jules César, the Temple de Nyon, the Rive and in the courtyard of Nyon’s château. The pianos are part of the “Jouez Je Suis à […]
