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Happy Swiss National Day to all of our readers!
This Monday 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 […]
Take a relaxing break at Café Agnès in the heart of Schilliger’s Tropical Greenhouse
Café Agnès is tucked away inside the tropical greenhouse of the Schilliger Garden Centre in Gland. The perfect place to take a break in a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by lush greenery. Where does the name Cafe Agnès come from? It was named after Agnès Schilliger who, along with husband Maurice Schilliger founded the store in […]
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 […]
Want to learn more about the Château de Prangins? Take a tour as you explore.
Nyon’s neighbouring village of Prangins houses a national treasure – the Château de Prangins. It is the largest 18th century castle open to the public in Switzerland and is filled with Swiss History up to the present day. A Swiss National Museum since 1998 and one of only three in Switzerland, as well as the […]
Did you move to Switzerland for love? Let us find out more.
Did you move to Switzerland for love? Or follow a spouse or partner who had a job here? Well Erica Chew Howard, a psychologist at ZHAW, School of Applied Psychology in Zürich wants to know more! Erica is also a PhD-student at the University of Basel, Division of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. A daughter and […]
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 […]
Spring has officially sprung as the Tulip Festival in Morges begins.
The 52nd edition of the Tulip Festival in Morges is back for 2022 and this year’s theme is Numbers and Letters. Enjoy the colourful displays up until the 8th May. The Association Morges Fleur du Léman organise the Tulip Festival and Dahlia Festival every year. Thousands of stunning flowers including daffodils, narcissi and irises are planted in […]
Schilliger offers a Gardening Game-Changer with Landscaping Service.
The Schilliger Garden Centre is offering extensive landscaping services, a definite gardening game-changer! So, how would you define a landscaper? Well, someone who understands the soil and can adapt the vegetation to the requirements of the environment and of their clients, creating a place of peace and harmony for the body and the spirit. Damien, […]
Looking for office space in the centre of Nyon?
Well look no further! Atelier 9 has rapidly become THE coworking and office space in Nyon. And there are still a few private offices available at the Place du Château as of March or for a later date. Don’t miss this opportunity! Benefit from a 14 m2 office that can host up to three people. […]
Musical Theatre in Nyon 3-6 March – All profit towards Ukrainain refugees
“One for the Boys”, a musical theatre show will be performed by the Geneva Amateur Operatic Society, in English in Nyon on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th March at 20:00, on Saturday 5th at 19:00 and on Sunday at 14:00 at the Théâtre de Marens. All profits from this show will be donated to help […]
Living in Nyon, our story so far..
As the we settle in to 2022, we thought it would be the perfect moment to give our readers a reminder of our story so far and a little behind-the-scenes peak at Living in Nyon and some of the recent changes that have been happening. The Living in Nyon site was created in 2009 by […]
Everything you need to know about the Nyon Tourism Office
We are all familiar with the Nyon tourist office and the fantastic work they do in the region. Now it’s time to take a look behind the scenes and really get to know them better! Their mission A non-profit association, Nyon Region Tourisme’s main objective is to promote and encourage tourism in the area. They […]
Nyon real estate: What to do with my property?
When it comes to selling a property, there are so many questions to ask and answer and the amount of information available can be overwhelming. This article breaks some of it down for you. Many thanks to Harriet Kibbe for continuing to provide us with developments of the local Nyon Real Estate in real-time! She […]
Top Tax Tips
What do we do now that 2021 is fast fading into a distant memory? Well, we look ahead to the next exciting event … Tax declarations! Perhaps you are a Swiss babe, born with a working knowledge of the Swiss tax system and you are ready to get started. Or, like the large majority of […]
Next in Nyon: week 28th Jan – 4th Feb
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. Escape Room at the Château 17-19 February There is a new escape room event Crime d’Absinthe at the Château de Nyon. […]
Who will you be at the end of 2022?
The turn of the year is often a natural reflection point to pause and do some self-evaluation or set intentions for the year ahead. To ask yourself, how did I develop last year? What made me feel purposeful? Where will I be at the end of 2022? If you are at a pivotal moment in […]
Next in Nyon: week 13th to 19th December 2021
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Marché de Noël From December 16th to 24th the Christmas Market in Nyon invites you to take […]
Learn French to become Swiss!
Many of us decide to apply for Swiss Citizenship after living here in Switzerland for ten plus years. The Ecole Club Migros helps you to navigate this process. The obvious place to start is by getting your French (or other FIDE language) up to the required level. If it is not your mother tongue, or […]
St. Nicholas is on his way
An important date in the Christmas Calendar for many of our readers is 6th December — St. Nicholas’ Day. This patron saint is known under many different guises, Agios Nicolaos in Greece, Samichlaus in Swiss German, Svyatoy Nikolay in Russia and Sinterklaas in Dutch. The story goes that Saint Nicholas was a bishop from Myra […]
Next in Nyon: week 29th November to 5th December
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Noël au coeur des Vignes – Domaine Beauregard Le Domaine Beauregard, a family owned winery located in […]
Next in Nyon: week 22nd to 28th November
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Cinderella Musical Theatre Experience the magic and fun of Alan P. Frayn’s traditional pantomime with the production […]
Next in Nyon: week 15th to 21st November
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. At the start of each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. Christmas Parade – Bô Nöel – Lausanne From November 18, go to the […]
Journée des Arts 2021
Nyon ART DAY is back Tomorrow, Saturday 6th November, Nyon celebrates its Art Day to promote the development, cultural diffusion and enjoyment of art. It will be open doors in all local galleries and art spaces, museums & ateliers d´artistes. Journée des Arts is a small association of volunteers that work on ¨opening art for […]
Diwali, The Festival of Lights
This region is home to many culturally rich and diverse communities; embracing and learning about other cultures brings us together and we have many associations representing the different nationalities living here. One of which is the Indian diaspora. For the millions of Indians living away from India, celebrating Diwali is a way to stay connected […]
Paléo line up for 2022 revealed on 23rd November! Tickets on Sale 1st December
The line-up for Paléo will all be revealed in twenty days time, on the 23rd November! Tickets on sale 1st December. New to the area and not sure what Paléo is? It is one of the biggest open air music festivals in Switzerland and one of the most important music festivals in Europe, and next year […]
Children’s Atlas of Switzerland – Fun facts and maps in English
Recently published Cartographica Helvetica is a great new atlas for children packed with fun and interesting information about this lovely country. With lovely illustrations and lots of content including: Swiss innovations and inventions, flora and fauna, “what we eat”, with food facts about the different cantons. Who knew that Bern and Vaud produce over half […]
Next in Nyon: week 1st to 6th November
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. At the start of each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. ALL AROUND GENEVA – Nyon tour This Saturday 6th, Debra Kinson, founder of […]
Next in Nyon: week 25th – 31st October
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Every Monday, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. IT’S HALLOWEEN! 31st October, a spooky date celebrated in many countries and now more and more in […]
Next in Nyon – week 18th to 24th October
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Every Monday, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. MURDER PARTY at Musée du Léman This Thursday check out the murder party at Musée du Léman. […]
Covid Update
October half term break is fast approaching and many of us have plans to travel, some visiting friends and family for the first time since the pandemic hit. Over the last 18 months we have learnt to navigate the ever changing rules both here in Switzerland and abroad. Here is a snapshot of some more […]
Next in Nyon – week 11th -17th October 2021
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Every Monday, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. PUMPKIN SEASON KICKS-OFF Autumn is pumpkin season. Take advantage of the autumnal weather and head over to […]
Festival du Film Vert
Festival du Film Vert The 16th edition of the Green Film Festival is here in Nyon this week. Presenting documentary screenings and events with debates on all things climate change, health, environment and sustainable development. The festival will be held at Ferme du Manoir, situated right in the heart of town at the Place du […]
Next in Nyon, week 4th – 10th October 2021
Festival du Film Vert The 16th edition of the Green Film Festival introduces exciting and informative documentary screenings and events, presenting and debating on climate change, health, environment and sustainable development. Two movies will be held in English: Kiss the ground and The Kingdom – How Fungi made our world. Ferme du Manoir, 7th – 10th October. […]
ATELIER 9 has a new formal meeting room
ATELIER 9 has a new formal, high-tech meeting room on offer! Looking for a space to hold a meeting or host a discussion? Alongside the co-working space at ATELIER 9 there is now a brand new meeting room available to rent. Atelier 9 is offering a more formal style of meeting room close to the […]
Next in Nyon
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Every Monday Next in Nyon brings you ideas for the week ahead. Château de Prangins For all you video game enthusiasts, make the most of the wet bank holiday weather and check out […]
Happy Swiss National Day! Official celebration on Sunday 1st August in Nyon
The official ceremony of Swiss National Day will take place at the Esplanade des Marronniers in Nyon at 20:30. The ceremony will begin with a musical overture, followed by the reading of the Federal Pact, the patriotic prayer, a message from Pastor Kevin Bonzon on behalf of the churches in Nyon, a speech by Madame […]
Football Frenzy in Nyon and across Switzerland
If you hadn’t worked it *out by now, the reason for the noise around Nyon on Monday night was due to the Swiss national football team beating France in the Euros 2020 in a stunning game with a match went to penalties. Switzerland hasn’t been this far in a major football/soccer cup competition since 1954! […]
Do you speak tax?
Filing tax returns in Switzerland as an international person can feel like trying to navigate a maze. Luckily some people “speak tax” and can guide us through the fiscal world. I had the pleasure of interviewing Christine Ledure, managing partner of taxadvice. They are located in the heart of Nyon and specialise in international tax […]
Nyon elections bring major changes to local government
The photo below is of one of the many posters that were around the town reminding citizens to vote in the local Nyon elections. This poster says “Vote for the future of Nyon”. The votes are now in and there are some changes in the town/city government as a result. Read about the details and […]
LIN behind the scenes: Association, the website and our partners
The year got off to a quick start We have been busy with the Living in Nyon website and thoroughly enjoying it! A little behind the scenes article to keep you updated and offer a view of what we get up to, for those of you who are curious (like I always am :-)). The […]
Bargain hunting just became a solidarity action. Don’t miss out!
The “bons solidaires” is a system of vouchers the Municipality of Nyon has introduced to support local businesses. For every voucher purchased, there is a 15% discount on the value, whilst paying an additional 5% to the business. For example for a voucher worth CHF 100, you purchase it for CHF 85 and the business […]
Play an online Games tournament Sun 21st March. Discover Games developed in Switzerland
Online games tournament of Hearthstone (in English) on Sunday 21st March 2021 from 09:00 -18:00 Free participation, registration necessary. Cash prizes! Details here Plus – Play Asteroids and Space Invaders on arcade game machines and discover some of the video games that have been developed in Switzerland at Games, the new temporary exhibition at the […]
Candles for Corona victims in Nyon
Last night, March 9th, a display of candles was lit in front of the municipality building in Nyon to honour those lost to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. A group of local citizens lit 25 candles in order to pay tribute to the memory of the deceased during the pandemic with each candle […]
ATELIER 9 expands it’s coworking offer with 6 new private offices in a new location
Nyon’s coworking, ATELIER 9 has opened up a new location with private offices on the Place du Chateau! During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a significant rise in demand for private offices where small businesses could come to work together without the risk of larger infections in the open-space. More information on the trends the […]
The Municipality of Nyon comes to the rescue of local businesses
The Municipality submits CHF 500’000.- in funds to support its small and medium-sized companies. In a press release on the 8th of March, it expresses its concern over the local economy. COVID-19 triggered a crisis starting in March 2020. It has had major repercussions on the businesses and their capacity to operate and generate income. […]
Community café and thrift shop – go on a treasure hunt!
There is a new “Community Café” it’s a new charity second-hand shop located in the Maison de Quartier La Redoute, Nyon. A place to meet, exchange and find some hidden treasures. Thank you to Linnann Muhlemann for the information and the initiative. Her efforts allowed her to make a donation of CHF1’000.- to Compassion International. […]
Prangins is awarded the “Wakker Prize” 2021
Every year, the Swiss Heritage Society selects a swiss municipality as the winner of its “Wakker Prize”. The decision is based on the development and preservation of architectural heritage. Let’s take a closer look at our neighbouring village, or one that is home to many of our readers. The Federal Inventory of Built Sites (ISOS) […]
Inside Switzerland – Integrating
Next up in this series is integration. What efforts are useful to make? The good news is; liking local wine and cheese counts! Yes! This informative series of short articles: “Inside Switzerland” is brought to Living in Nyon thanks to Jon Wyler. It gives us some insight into our wonderfully complex and highly efficient country. […]
Are you voting on the 7th of March?
Some 90’000 foreign nationals are eligible to vote in local elections in Vaud. Are you one of them? Here’s why you should exercise your right. Thank you to Evren Kiefer who is on the Green party’s list for the conseil communal. He has provided Living in Nyon with this article that provides a clear overview […]
Nature and the organic garden Webinar
Spending more time at home, also means we have more time to tend to our gardens, growing our own vegetables and enjoying the plants and trees in general. Join the webinar on the 25th of January, 18:00 by the Ecole club Migros on gardening and nature. Gardening retail is one of the industries that has […]
Federal update coronavirus measures
Yesterday the federal Council gave an update on the measures to respect in an effort to curb the spread of the Coronavirus further. They hope no further restrictions will be necessary after these. So do we! The Federal Office of Public Health reported 3001 additional cases of the virus in 24 hours on Wednesday (13th […]
Inside Switzerland: National & Regional values
The Swiss are polite, punctual and very attached to privacy. What lies beneath these values so strongly ingrained? This informative series of short articles: “Inside Switzerland” is brought to Living in Nyon thanks to Jon Wyler. It gives us some insight into our wonderfully complex and highly efficient country. We’ve covered the history, and the […]
Merry Christmas to all Readers!
Dear Readers, Living in Nyon would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 2020 has been an extraordinary year (see previous post) in the Nyon calendar. There have been many challenging and tricky times for readers too. Who would have thought this time last […]
Nyon Police: Brigade structures, responsibilities and a canine task force!
Nyon’s police force covers Nyon, Prangins and Crans. How are they structured and what are the typical interventions? And who are Buffy and Quenzi that form a brigade of their own? Thank you very much to Laurence Dufour, in charge of communication at Nyon Police for answering the questions so openly and providing interesting insights […]
Corona Diaries: “Here and Now” with Uli Van Neyghem
The “Corona Diaries” is a series of articles on how local people from different industries and businesses experience the pandemic. Thank you to Eden Grace for the initiative, writing the articles, and for the insight. “How has 2020 changed you?” This year was a collective shock and a very personal experience at the same time. Social, […]
Coding demystified – Children and the digital world
Tech Spark Academy sparks children’s curiosity about the digital world. It prepares them for a future reliant on computer science, and jobs that do not yet exist. This is not because they will all be computer scientists, but because they will have plenty of computer science in their lives. Learn programming, digital storytelling, or how to […]
New book on Amazing Swiss Women – Spies, Stuntwomen, Reformers, Activists and Artists
In February 1971, Swiss women finally won the right to vote. In February 2021, a book entitled, “50 Amazing Swiss Women: True Stories You Need to Know About” will be published to mark this very special anniversary. The book (a children’s book but interesting to everyone whether they are 8 or 80!), has been written […]
Join the sponsored “Run for Nyon”! For the doctors and nurses of the hospital of Nyon
The initiative “Run for Nyon” is a sponsored run that all runners – and non-runners – can join. Sponsors pay CHF2.- per km that goes to the hospital staff as a thank you in the form of nice breakfasts or meals by local producers. What is it about? Two Nyon locals decided to support the […]
Atelier 9 is turning two in a time of pandemic!
This article reviews the changes that were made for the coworkers in the space and what is new at Atelier 9. Thank you to Roland and Jean-Marc for providing us with this article and insight on how the pandemic is affecting working trends. While the COVID-19 pandemic situation forced most companies to promote home-office, this […]
Join in the movement – buy a “pending coffee” at la roulotte
“Caffè sospeso” is a “pending coffee” or a “Café suspendu”. This concept allows people to pay for an extra coffee or meal that will be given to a person who cannot afford it. Nyon’s La Roulotte implemented this in 2016 and allows for this wonderful initiative to grow in our area. For La Roulotte just […]
Inside Switzerland: Regions & Cantons
4 national languages, 26 cantons, rotating presidents… Inside Switzerland demystifies the confederation for us! This informative series of short articles: “Inside Switzerland” is brought to Living in Nyon thanks to Jon Wyler. It gives us some insight into our wonderfully complex and highly efficient country. Now that the history and the foundation of the country […]
Know how to contact your embassy
All the useful information about how to find and contact your embassy and who currently represents your country in one long list! With so many changes and instabilities around the world at the moment, it is always good to know where to find information and how to contact your own embassy. The list also includes […]
Enhance your communication skills at Toastmasters Nyon
Toastmasters is an organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Nyon has a fantastic anglophone club of its own where its members challenge and inspire each other to become better all-round communicators. It provides an opportunity to improve public speaking skills, communication styles as well as overcome stage […]
Nyon’s city centre is going pedestrian
The city of Nyon has decided to pedestrianize its downtown area. A first test phase started on the 2nd of November by eliminating part of the transit traffic. Bus traffic and parking remain available. The commitment to “soft-mobility” in Nyon is taking shape and has been planned in several phases. The first phase that started […]
The 12 Most Important Answers to Questions About Life in Switzerland
Ask your own questions about life in Switzerland. Win a free book of “The Expert Guide to your life in Switzerland”! On Thursday November 5th at 19:00 there will be a live Youtube event with Diccon Bewes who will answer the twelve questions everyone who lives in Switzerland needs to know the answer to. Politics, […]
Jean Dubuffet, A Barbarian in Europe at the MEG
The local art scene has so much to offer! Thanks to Uli Van Neyghem for providing us with this vivid article and images on Jean Dubuffet at the The Musée d’ethnographie in Geneva on until the 28th of February! Uli Van Neyghem is a professional artist and free-lance art journalist living in Céligny. Uli’s art […]
Spreading a musical message of inclusion: Fondation Moi Aussi
“Moi Aussi” is an association founded by Laura Mulcahy speading the message of inclusion amongst children. Their lovely song with the same title: “Moi Aussi” is being used as a resource for public schools. This inspiring article is written for Living in Nyon by Eoghan O’Sullivan. When this Vich-based Irishman isn’t busy being an independent […]
VTT ST-CERGUE- Your Mountain Biking club in St-Cergue
Ideally located on the heights of the Jura, on a spot well known for its outdoor activities, the new Mountain Biking club of St-Cergue came to life in February 2020 as a new addition to the region’s offering thanks to a group of real enthusiasts. This article is provided thanks to Sebastien Fonteyn. He is […]
Inside Switzerland: History & Government
The small country we live in has a population of 8.57 million people and 4 national languages. It’s in the middle of Europe and yet has managed to stay famously neutral. But how did that all come about? This informative series of short articles: “Inside Switzerland” is brought to Living in Nyon thanks to Jon […]
How well do you know La Lignière?
La Lignière is the well-known clinic located along the Route Suisse. But did you know they offer a large variety of English speaking medical specialists and hi-tech sports facilities open to the public? Although we’ve all driven past the beautiful grounds on the “Route Suisse”, not many people know of all it has to offer […]
Introducing the village of Vich
This lovely small village is my home and I couldn’t be happier with the charming surroundings, the wonderful neighbours and the surrounding vineyards. Thank you to Sabine Hooij from Discover La Côte for this article on Vich and for the beautiful pictures. You can follow her on Instagram and Facebook for more wonderful images of […]
Are you a US voter living abroad? Cast your ballot!
The Vote From Abroad website (https://www.votefromabroad.org/) is a non-partisan tool that assists United States (US) voters living abroad in registering to vote and requesting their ballots. Thanks to the VFA volunteers for this initiative and for this article. Vote From Abroad provides voting information for each of the 50 US states – a state by […]
What has confinement done to the local real-estate market?
What is the local housing market doing, and what impact has confinement had? What are the different types of property prices doing? Thanks to Harriet Kibbe from Engel and Volkers Nyon, we have an update of the changes over the past few months and an idea of what to expect going forward. If you have […]
Nyon’s Swimmers association
The Cercle des Nageurs de Nyon (CNN), founded in 1912 in Nyon, is a well-known and well-established club for people of all ages interested in aquatics sports. CNN has over 600 members and (in a non-COVID 19 year), more than 2’000 people of all ages participating in swimming classes, aqua fitness courses and holiday camps […]
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 […]
Readers – This is what you told us!
The results are in! Thank you for participating in the survey and helping us make the content even more useful and relevant to you. Over the month of August, we ran a survey to allow you as our readers to give your opinion and to provide you with content you are happy with. Here is […]
Atelier 9 – Nyon’s cool coworking solution
Atelier 9 is Nyon’s coworking solution. Have a business call in a ski gondola or host an event in one of the artistically designed spaces. Coworking is a concept many of us are familiar with. It offers that blend between working from the comfort of home and the professional stimulation that comes with having colleagues […]
Littering in Nyon
Littering and unrest surged during confinement, and the recovery period from lockdown is proving to be a challenge. You may have noticed the posters and campaigns around the city appealing to the citizens to stop littering. These are an initiative taken by the city of Nyon and designed by the General Administration in an effort […]
Winetasting at the Castle of Crans – 5th and 6th of September
Visit the Crans Castle in the nearby village of Crans-Près-Celigny and join the annual wine-tasting event on Saturday 5th September 10:00 -20:00 and Sunday 6th 10:00 -18:00 From the “Chateau de Crans” castle’s garden, there is an exceptional view of the lake below taking in the “Jet d’eau” (water spout) right along to to the […]
Readers – We would love your opinion!
Living in Nyon is in transition! The founder and former editor of this website, Catherine Nelson-Pollard has recently moved back to the UK and I am the new editor of Living in Nyon. Catherine will still be helping with the site for at least another year (albeit remotely) and we are both looking forward […]
New selection of summer activities for August
Summer is in full swing! Take advantage of our region and all it has to offer during the holiday months. After a fist selection of activities for the summer published a month ago, we are back with a new selection to keep you and your families busy and take full advantage of all our region […]
Re-launching the season at the Conservatoire
The Conservatoire de L’Ouest Vaudois is the result of a fusion in 1991 between the conservatories of Nyon, Gland, and Rolle. It was originally located in the Theatre Beausobre in Morges before moving to the Villa Thomas located in Nyon in 2000. In 2001 the conservative de Morges also joined the group and together they became the […]
InterSoccer: A Swiss National Day offer on summer camps!
The Swiss national day, celebrated on the 1st of August is fast approaching in the middle of the summer holiday period. The day is traditionally hosted in villages and cities with paper lanterns and fireworks. This year there will be fewer big crowds and gatherings, but festive none the less! To celebrate Swiss National Day, […]
Festival des arts vivants
FAR (Festival des Arts Vivants) is Nyon’s final major festival of the year. Due to the particular circumstances we are having this year, it brings art to life in a different way! Performances in the public space, radio projects, choreographic journeys in the middle of nature, one-to-one story-sharing, works sent home and to be activated by […]
Sunrise on a Sunday Morning in Nyon
Easy like Sunday morning Here’s a short video filmed at sunrise in Nyon on the 5th July 2020. The lakeside was very quiet at 06:00, there were few people around, just a few swans and a petite peloton of cyclists. Video filmed by Catherine Nelson-Pollard. Check out the Nyonlass Youtube channel
Fantastic summer activities in the Nyon area!
This year is the opportunity to spend the summer in our beautiful area and enjoy the variety of activities available in this region. Despite most of the festivals being canceled (they will be sadly missed), we are privileged to have access to so many beautiful outdoor places well worth visiting. Christian Bronsil, on behalf of […]
This summer, polish up on your French skills!
Getting your working permit or Swiss nationality requires a minimum level of French. Altera Lingua offer personalised classes adapted to your objectives. If you need to take the FIDE test or the DELF exam for your Swiss Naturalisation / Swiss working permit, their teachers will accompany you to succeed! They will also take care […]
Masks obligatory on public transport from Monday 6th July
On Monday in Nyon, the staff in Migros in La Combe shopping centre were removing the 2 metre distance markings from the supermarket floor, and then today the 1st July, the Swiss government announced that from the 6th it would be obligatory to wear masks on public transport. This is a response to the rising […]
Everything’s coming up roses in Nyon
Thanks to Hester Macdonald of HM Garden Design for once again providing us with insights on the rose competition organised by Les Amis de la rose de Nyon. Details below. Everything’s coming up roses in Nyon! Last week, Nyon hosted a landmark event in the world of roses, a completely pesticide and treatment-free new rose competition. Despite […]
Last “Living in Nyon” column in La Côte published – 25th June 2020
The last “Living in Nyon” column, written by Catherine Nelson-Pollard (the founder of Living in Nyon), was published in La Côte newspaper today, Thursday 25th June 2020. This column, written in English each week for the past 11 years, took a light-hearted look at life along Lac Léman, from an expatriate perspective. The column was also […]
Enjoy the new Ephemeral garden in Place Perdtemps
Loungers, a giant chess game, a maze as well as a bar! Giving Perdtemps back to the People If you have recently been at the Perdtemps parking, you may have seen a section now taken up by loungers, a giant chess game, a maze as well as a bar and plenty of colourful flowers. You […]
Netball team in Nyon – Looking for new recruits
Are you interested in playing netball? A group of keen players is looking to set up a netball team in Nyon as part of the Swiss Netball association. There are teams currently across Switzerland, including in Aubonne and Geneva, but they would like to get a team of 14 girls/ladies together to play locally on […]
New Editor for Living in Nyon
Living in Nyon is delighted to announce that Mandy Bronsil will be taking over the reins of Living in Nyon as its new editor. Mandy has been living in the area for over 10 years and founded her own company B-inspired Partners in January of 2019. She is VP of membership at Toastmasters International Nyon, […]
Signs of new life around Nyon – Cinema, Pool, Zoo and Restaurants now open
Many of the students at Nyon’s Gymnase (high school) returned to their studies on Monday 8th June and although the school is still not operating at full capacity, the presence of the students has made the town feel a lot busier. Elsewhere, there are other signs of life around the town, the cinema is now […]
A Train trip from Nyon to see the Mirage – A Mirrored Chalet in the hills above Gstaad
Day trip by train from Nyon to see the Mirage – check out our video below High up in the hills above Gstaad, there’s an art installation called Mirage. Created by Doug Aitken, it’s in a stunning setting and a fabulous place to visit. It’s easy to do this using the Swiss railway network, followed […]
The Expert Guide to Life in Switzerland – From Permits and Politics, to Tipping and Taxes
There is a new book out called “The Expert Guide to your Life in Switzerland” edited by Diccon Bewes (author of “Swiss Watching” and “Slow Train to Switzerland” ). Each chapter of the book is written by an expert living in Switzerland giving you the benefit of their experience and knowledge. This is an ideal book for the […]
Got a New Business Idea? Want Feedback? Advice given by Startup Academy La Côte
Three Online “Venture Caffés” coming up in May and June Startup Academy La Côte helps anyone who wants to create a start-up and would like feedback on their business idea. Experts with many years of experience in the field can provide support and mentoring, advice, knowledge transfer, as well as the development of a specific network […]
Nyon Museums Re-Open on 16 May. Iris Gardens at Château de Vullierens now Open
The three museums of Nyon: the Lake Museum, the Château of Nyon and the Roman Museum will reopen on Saturday 16 May. The number of visitors allowed in each museum is limited. The maximum number of people allowed in each room is displayed at the entrance. Hand gel is available to the public at the entrance […]
