Beautifully located on the shores of Lake Geneva, the little-known town of Nyon offers a wonderful mix of culture, nature, festivals and easy access to Geneva without the city hustle. Use your free transport card to explore the region comfortably and sustainably.
Stay at Nyon Hostel and enjoy convenient, eco-friendly access to all these attractions.
Every Saturday, the Nyon Market brings the heart of the old town to life with a friendly and authentic atmosphere. More than 50 vendors, including many local producers, offer a wide selection of regional and artisanal products. The market is a great opportunity to discover local flavours while enjoying the lively atmosphere of Nyon’s town centre.
Highlights: seasonal fruit and vegetables, cheese, bakery products, regional specialities, honey, artisanal products and a variety of culinary treats. Special events and themed markets are also organised on selected dates throughout the year.
Nyon town centre
Place St-Martin
Rue de la Gare
Rue du Collège
Place du Marché
Grand-Rue
Every Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Apéro-Château
Discover the Château de Nyon in a different way with Apéro-Château. A 30-minute express guided tour introduces you to the castle’s history and collections, with a different theme for each event.
After the tour, enjoy an aperitif at the Caveau de Nyon, including a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic drink with local cold cuts and cheeses.
Upcoming dates in 2026:
30.10.2026 – Halloween Special – costumes welcome!
27.11.2026 – The Prisons: Works by Rodolphe Archibald Reiss
18.12.2026 – Behind the Scenes of the Museum
Time: 6:00 pm
Duration: approximately 1 hour
Price: CHF 25.– per person
Booking recommended
Château de Nyon
Place du Château
1260 Nyon
The museum, installed in the foundations of the basilica, 1st century A.D., presents a great number of objects bearing witness to the life of inhabitants of the Colonia Iula Equestris.
Open from 10AM to 6PM all year round
Closed on Mondays, except bank holidays
Adults: CHF 12.– / Students : CHF 8.– / Children up to 16: free
Free entrance every first Sunday of the month.
Rue Maupertuis 9
1260 Nyon
The Historic Museum (founded in 1860 and established in the Castle as from 1888) occupies the entire building, allowing visitors to explore the Castle itself and absorb its atmosphere and also turn their attention to particular objects in the collections.
Open from 10AM to 6PM all year round
Closed on Mondays, except bank holidays
Adults: CHF 12.– / Students : 8.– / Children up to 16: free.
Free entrance every first Sunday of the month.
Place du Château
1260 Nyon
Impressive aquaria, model boats, a fisherman’s cabin, works of painters and learned people from the Lake Geneva area and very varied temporary exhibitions : this is the only museum to present the whole of the natural and cultural heritage of Lake Geneva, one of the largest lakes in western Europe.
Open from 10AM to 6PM all year round
Closed on Mondays, except bank holidays
Adults: CHF 12.– / Students : 8.– / Children up to 16: free
Free entrance every first Sunday of the month.
Quai Louis-Bonnard 8
1260 Nyon
More than 20 kinds of daytime and nocturnal birds of prey live alongside numerous other birds. Mammals such as wolves, lynx and foxes will allow you to discover their universe. Reptiles are represented by 35 species including the cistude, the only tortoise native to Switzerland. Without forgetting, of course, amphibians and fish as well as invertebrates, from wood ants to the European scorpion.
Opened every day, all year long
November-March: 9.30 am – 5 pm
April-October: 9.30 am – 6 pm
Adults (until 25 years): CHF 18.– / Young adults (16 – 24 years): CHF 15.– / Children (6 – 15 years): CHF 7.– / Children under 6 years: Free.
Reduction for groups from 10 people
1261 Le Vaud
Tel. +41 (0)22 366 11 14
2000 years of history, more than 40 museums, widespread activities.
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
www.micr.ch
United Nations Organisation- Building (visit the Headquarter of the European UN)
www.unog.ch
Entry: Adult : CHF 15.–/ Student : CHF 13.– / Children (6-18) CHF 10.–
CERN, The European Organization for Nuclear Research
www.cern.ch
Free exhibition
Geneva tourist office
The Calculus affair was published by Hergé in 1956. One of the greatest comic strip cartoonists of the 20th century had chosen Switzerland, and in particular Nyon, to add spice to the plot of the disappearance of Professor Calculus. Moreover, this character is inspired by the scientist Auguste Piccard, grandfather of Bertrand Piccard,
himself a Tintin lover !
Nyon Région Tourisme
Avenue Viollier 8
1260 Nyon
The Château de Prangins is an ideal destination for visitors wishing to discover daily life in the 18th and 19th century. Various objects, written documents and multimedia stations present the cultural, political, economic and social aspects of Swiss history.
Tuesday – Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm
Adults: CHF 10.– (including special exhibition) / Students : CHF 8.– / Children (up to 16): free.
50 % reduction for all Nyon Hostel guests
Château de Prangins
1197 Prangins
Signal de Bougy. Golfing lessons, minigolf, farm and wild animals, children’s play area and many other activities.
From the last Saturday of February until the first Sunday of November: open every day from 9 am to 10 pm.
Free access. Restaurant available
Fondation Pré Vert du Signal de Bougy
1172 Bougy-Villars
Hugh outdoor pool (50 m) le Colovray with access to the lake.
Mid May – mid September
Adult: CHF 7.– / Children & youth (until 25): CHF 3.– / Children up to 6 for free
Chemin de la Piscine 12
1260 Nyon
Indoor swimming pool Cossy
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am- 9pm
Wednesday and Friday from 7am – 9pm
Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays from 9am- 6pm
Adult: CHF 7.– / Children & youth (until 25): CHF 3.– / Children up to 6 for free
Chemin du Précossy 4
1260 Nyon
The small towns and villages of La Côte, some hidden away in the vineyards and others on the shores of Lake Geneva are worth more than just one visit. You will find the typical Swiss scenery
Nyon Région Tourisme
Avenue Viollier 8
1260 Nyon
This medieval town situated on a promontory on the French shores of Lake Geneva dates back to the 14th century and has preserved the most important heritage of the past as the castle and the town walls. Yvoire, a modest fishing village in the beginning of the 20th century, is now a classified village which has several times won the French national flowering contest and is a member of the association of the most beautiful villages of France.
Hourly boat trip from Nyon to Yvoire (20 min.)
Return ticket : 30 swiss francs, full fare
20% discount with the Carte Explore
Discover the House of Basketball! The home of all basketball lovers around the world! Get ready to discover basketball in an exhibition where you will be taken on an exciting journey through the Story of Basketball – from its birthdate until today. The collection, the world famous athletes and the interactive area will make this an unforgettable experience for families, schools and basketball lovers.
Monday-Friday: 10 am -5 pm.
Free entrance. Groups and schools welcomed. Guided tours upon request
Route de Suisse 5
1295 Mies
St.Cergue is situated at 1’041 m (3,415 ft). Easy to reach by train (appro. 45 min). St-Cergue offers a great view on the French Alps and is the departure points of many excursions.
Nyon-St.Cergue-La Cure mountain train offers trips every 30 min. There’s a train stop called Les Plantaz just 3 min walking distance from Nyon Hostel.
Free journey with the Carte Explore
For more information about the Region of Nyon, please click here.
The Swiss Camino de Santiago leads from Lake Constance to Geneva. Bordered with churches, abbeys and chapels, it offers a unique hiking experience on a historical trail and through varied landscape.
All pilgrims on Camino de Santiago are welcome in our hostel. Nyon Hostel offers you a stay for great value for money. We are sure you will enjoy your stay in our hostel where you can prepare the upcoming hiking days.
Here you can find information about the Camino de Santiago in Nyon (information only available in French)
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Nyon Hostel SA
Chemin des Plantaz 47, 1260 Nyon / Switzerland / T. +41 (0)22 888 12 60, info@nyonhostel.ch
