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Nyon’s Fête de la Vigne returns to the Place du Château on 2 and 3 October, bringing local winemakers, wine tastings, music, food, a walking rally and traditional grape pressing to the centre of town.

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@Ville de Nyon Looking for something active to do this weekend? Nyon’s Festival of Sports returns to Colovray on Sunday 23 August, giving children and adults the chance to try out a huge range of sports for free. Running from 10:00 to 16:00 across the Centre Sportif and Piscine de Colovray, the annual event brings together around 50 local sports associations, with introductions, demonstrations and activities taking place throughout the day. The programme covers everything fro

Football fans won't have to travel far to soak up the atmosphere of the FIFA World Cup this summer. From 11 June to 19 July 2026, Nyon will become the region's football hotspot, hosting what is expected to be the main fan zone between Geneva and Lausanne. While both Geneva and Lausanne have opted not to organise official fan zones during the tournament due to security measures surrounding the G7 Summit in nearby Evian, Nyon is stepping in to create a month-long gathering plac

The Nyon Tourist Office has moved. Since the beginning of March, Nyon Région Tourisme has been settling into its new home at Maison Richard, the historic building in the town centre dating back to 1672. The building may already feel familiar to many locals as it housed Nyon’s library from 1972 until its recent move to L’INTERLUDE earlier this year. To mark the move, they are inviting locals and visitors to discover the new space during two open days on 28 and 29 May. The eve

If your idea of a good weekend includes plants, local producers, gardens, nature walks or simply spending time outdoors, Natures en Fête is returning to Nyon from 29 to 31 May for its third edition. The event brings together biodiversity, gardening, local know-how and plenty of family activities across town. Nature Festival 2026 Photo: Nature Festival Association Over three days, more than 60 stands will spread across Place du Château, the Promenade des Vieilles-Murailles and

Thirteen years after its last stop in Nyon, the CGN (Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le Léman) Naval Parade is returning to town on Sunday 31 May, bringing one of Lake Geneva’s most iconic events back to the quays. If you were here in 2013, you may remember the crowds lining the lakefront. More than 8,000 people attended, with around 1,700 passengers boarding the participating boats. This year, organisers are hoping to recreate that atmosphere with a full afternoon of fe

Photo : Christiane Steiner On Saturday 2 May, Nyon’s new library space, L’INTERLUDE, officially opens its doors. And rather than a short ceremony, they are marking the moment with a full day of activities, running from morning through to late evening. It’s free, open to everyone, and designed so you can drop in at any point. A Day That Starts Officially… Then Opens Up The morning begins with a more traditional moment. At 10:30, there’s a presentation of the space by the cultu

Salary, dividends, shareholder loans and business expenses explained. As an entrepreneur, you’ve probably asked yourself more than once: What is the best way to pay myself from my company? The answer is more complex than it may seem. It depends on several factors, including your business model, financial capacity, and personal needs. Your compensation strategy should also take into account your personal tax situation and long-term planning objectives, which will ultimately in