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A Fresh Look. A Smoother Experience. Still Your Go-To for Nyon. If you've been following Living in Nyon, you know we’re all about sharing what matters most in this stunning region of Switzerland, from community news and cultural highlights to local events and need-to-know insights. A reliable resource for the English-speaking community that shares stories, tips and information to help expats, newcomers, and residents feel at home in Nyon. At its heart, LIN exists to celebrate the town’s mix of local charm and international energy. Why the Change? With over a thousand articles published since LIN was founded in 2009, we wanted to update the website so that it is easier to navigate, more engaging, and better suited for locals, newcomers, and visitors alike. Now you will be able to look for recommendations, business spotlights, or upcoming events, faster and more intuitively. AND we couldn't pass up the opportunity to add as much beautiful imagery as we could to showcase this town - perfectly positioned between the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) and the stunning Jura mountains.  What You’ll Find on Living In Nyon Everyday Life in Nyon – From settling into Swiss life and understanding local customs to discovering the best cafés, hiking spots, and cultural events. Community Events – From the legendary Paléo Music Festival to the internationally acclaimed Visions du Réel, along with the Nyon lakeside flea market, wine festivals, music events, and seasonal festivities... you get the idea! There’s never a dull moment, and we’re here to keep you updated on all that’s happening. People & Stories – Interviews with inspiring community members, business owners, and creatives who make Nyon such a dynamic place. Business & Community Connections – We love working with local entrepreneurs, organisations, and community initiatives to bring valuable insights and opportunities to our readers. A Platform Built for the Community Our goal is simple.  We wish to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels at home. We envision a community where everyone who visits our site feels valued, and engaged with information that is accessible to all. We’re continuously working to bring you relevant and engaging content that reflects life in and around Nyon. Living In Nyon is about YOU—our readers, contributors, and community members. Take a look around, explore the new features and let us know what you think!   Get Involved! If you have an event to promote , would like to become a member of the LIN Association , or have an experience to share - we’d love to hear from you!

January can feel like the longest month of the year—grey skies, chilly weather, and the festive sparkle now a distant memory. But it’s also the perfect time to prioritize you . Shake off the winter blues and step into the warmth of Prestige & Sensation , Nyon’s premier beauty salon, where relaxation and rejuvenation await. Here are some blissful ways to refresh your body and mind this winter: The Detoxifying Glow Treatment (DXGlow) Say goodbye to dull, dry winter skin with this deeply hydrating facial. Powered by boletus extract, organic rowan berry peptides, and hyaluronic acid, this treatment leaves your skin soft, radiant, and luminous after just one session. Special Offer : 530 CHF for three sessions (normally 570 CHF). Book your DXGlow session here Laminat Hair Ritual: Shine All Winter Long Revitalize your hair with the “lamina” ritual, a luxurious treatment enriched with argan, sesame, and almond oils. This nourishing ritual repairs and hydrates winter-damaged hair, leaving it strong, silky, and beautifully shiny. Perfect for : Keeping your locks looking fresh even in the coldest months. Book your Lamina Ritual here Hands & Feet: Winter-Ready Pampering Cold weather can be tough on your hands and feet. Treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure that doesn’t just beautify but deeply nourishes. Whether you prefer gel, semi-permanent, or classic varnish, you’ll leave with nails that are perfectly polished and a sense of total relaxation.🛋 Pro Tip : Book a nail appointment alongside your hair service for the ultimate day of pampering! Book your manicure or pedicure here Relaxing Massage: Your Winter Escape Ease the heaviness of winter with a soothing massage that targets water retention, tired legs, and sluggish circulation. Featuring menthol and caffeine, this draining treatment will leave you feeling refreshed and energized.60 minutes of pure relaxation. Book your massage here At Prestige & Sensation , every visit is a chance to pause, recharge, and rediscover your glow—even on the darkest winter days. From innovative treatments like the Calligraphy Cut® to bespoke facials and premium nail care, their expert team is here to make sure you feel radiant all year round. Don’t let the winter blues linger—treat yourself to a well-deserved escape. Contact them at 022 361 12 16 or info@prestige-sensation.ch for bookings or more information. And follow them on Facebook and Instagram to stay inspired! Discover more in our previous article, including their signature Calligraphy Cut®!

Special thanks to Hester from the Swiss Gardening School for sharing these wonderful tips on balcony gardening! With 60% of the population in Switzerland living in rented apartments, (the highest percentage in Europe) many people don’t have access to a garden or even a large outdoor area. For those who can’t plant directly in the ground, don’t worry! Here are some fantastic plant suggestions that are perfect for small balconies or terraces. Screening Options for Balconies If your balcony needs privacy from neighbors, the street, or an unpleasant view, plants can be a practical and beautiful solution. Hedge in a Pot Consider creating a “hedge in a pot” by selecting smaller versions of hedging plants. One excellent choice is Viburnum tinus “Gwenllian” , a hardy evergreen shrub that: Blooms in winter Reaches up to 1.5 meters in height and width over time Thrives in large containers for many years Tactical Screening with Japanese Maples Alternatively, you can use striking plants like dwarf Japanese maples to create a visual focal point while screening your space. A great option for a shady balcony is Acer palmatum “Kagiri-Nishiki” , which features: Stunning variegated leaves Fiery red and orange foliage in autumn A compact size, maturing to just 1 meter tall Pair these plants with an elegant pot to enjoy year-round beauty and functionality. Climbers for Balconies If your balcony lacks space for larger plants, climbers on trellises can provide vertical interest and privacy. Roses for Balconies For rose lovers, the Meilland rose “David Hockney” is a perfect balcony plant. This delightful rose features: Cream and pink flowers Repeat blooms from spring to frost A light fragrance and disease resistance A manageable height of up to 1.5 meters This rose pairs beautifully with early-flowering alpine clematis for an extended bloom period. Fragrant Climbers If you prefer fragrant plants, the false jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is an excellent choice for containers. Key features include: Manageable growth in pots (up to 1.5 meters) Varieties like the classic white, Trachelospermum asiaticum “Pink Showers” , or the creamy yellow “Chilli and Vanilla” Tolerance for cold temperatures down to -10°C Minimal support needs, as it winds naturally around trellises Discover Gardening Workshops with the Swiss Gardening School Looking to level up your balcony gardening skills? Visit Hester’s website, Swiss Gardening School , for a range of upcoming workshops! Including: Plant Workshops on Pots, Potpourris, and Soaps – February 4th 2025 Valentine’s Bouquets – February 13th 2025 And much more! Book your spot online via the website. With these tips and inspiration, even the smallest balcony can become a lush, green oasis. Happy gardening! If you’re passionate about plants or simply enjoy the magic of transforming spaces with greenery, Hester Macdonald is a name to know. As a garden designer, writer, journalist, and founder of the Swiss Gardening School, Hester has dedicated her career to inspiring gardeners of all levels. Based in Nyon, her school offers short, hands-on courses perfect for amateurs eager to dig in. Discover more about her work at  hmgardendesign.com  and  swissgardeningschool.ch . Hester Macdonald

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 a weekly basis (this could be junior and senior). Their idea would be to start in late August (confinement rules-allowing) as the school term starts again. All ages and skills-level, amateurs, experts and newbies welcome. They are keen for everyone to learn! The aim is to make it a bilingual session (fr/eng) to get everybody on board. Register your interest with   nyonnetball@gmail.com  and they will get back to you as soon as possible. More InfoFor newbies: Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. Netball is most popular in many Commonwealth nations , specifically in schools, and is predominantly played by women. Games are played on a rectangular court with raised goal rings at each end. Each team attempts to score goals by passing a ball down the court and shooting it through its goal ring. Players are assigned specific positions, which define their roles within the team and restrict their movement to certain areas of the court. During general play, a player with the ball can hold on to it for only three seconds before shooting for a goal or passing to another player. The winning team is the one that scores the most goals. Netball games are 60 minutes long.

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 can even grow your own fruit, vegetables or herbs there in the soil that has been made available for this purpose! This is the temporary "Jardin Ephèmère" or ephemeral garden, and it is back after a successful first summer season last year when it was on the square from May to August. This year, due to the coronavirus uncertainty and restrictions, it only went up on the 18th of June, and respects the hygiene rules. The town has taken on board feedback from the previous season and has improved upon the facilities this year. Whilst an  ephemeral plant is one marked by short life cycles, the term ephemeral garden is typically a short term garden installed in the city centre and often brings with it a sense of community as well as rich biodiversity and plant varieties. The space is testing ground to understand what the people of Nyon would like their future park to become. Over the years there have been several such projects like the Grand Jetée (2018) on the beach of Nyon or the "Voie 4" (2019)  The image below, although in French, illustrates the logic that is being used to incorporate feedback before making final constructions with the temporary structures. The garden is part of the " Coeur de Ville " project, or "heart of the city" with the aim being to "give Perdtemps back to the people" and make it an area for the population to gather and hold activities where the parking is currently. The construction is set to start in 2022 and will see the Perdtemps parking be shifted to an underground parking in the same location, with the new park overground. The Perdtemps ephemeral garden is run by "Le Saint-Jean" located in the Hotel de l'Ange and provides a variety of snacks as well as some nice after-work apèro options, so next time you are in the area you can watch your children play in the playground from the comfort of your lounge chair and enjoy a snack or a G&T!

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 the torrential rain of the previous week, the roses stood up well to the scrutiny of the international and permanent juries. The competition was organised by Les Amis de la rose de Nyon , the Société Romande des Amis de la Rose and the Espaces verts et Fôrets of Nyon , with the support of the World Federation of Roses . The first batch of 88 roses, from 27 different producers, were planted in spring 2019 in the perfect location, at the Service des Espaces Verts, on the Avenue de Bois-Bougy, in Nyon. The roses were planted directly into the ground, within their neatly numbered frames, and the team managing them gave them compost and water, and weeded around them by hand.  The progress of the roses has been carefully checked and marked by the permanent jury, a group of professionals and specialists who met regularly over the year, to get the best idea of how the roses were performing in this brand new competition. Their marks and those of the international jury, who visited the roses on the 20th of June, were combined to give the final marks for all the roses in the competition. The results were astonishing. There were dozens of gold and silver medals awarded, a number of “ certificates of Merit ”, a perfume prize, and the Rose d’Or , for the rose that gained the highest points overall. All the participants, including Mme Fabienne Freymond Cantone, the municipal responsible for the service des Espaces Verts for the Ville de Nyon, declared themselves delighted, and underlined the importance of the team who looked after the roses so beautifully. The roses will be accessible to the public on four Open Days later this summer. There will be experts on hand to answer your questions about the competition and roses in general, as well as the plans for 2021 and beyond. Dates for Open Days Friday 31 July 16h-19h Saturday 1 August 10h-13h Friday 28 August 16h-19h Saturday 29 August 10h-13h Pass by and have a look at these beautiful flowers yourself this summer!

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 as well of your registration for the test/exam. The lessons can be held, in their training center, at your home or remotely using via Skype as well. For more information or a free test to assess your strengths and weaknesses contact them at:  admin@alteralingua.ch

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 Living in Nyon has made a selection of activities organised in the region this summer (or almost - considering the capricious Swiss weather).   L'été à la falaise in Gland - from July 6th to August 21st A variety of free activities, from Yoga classes to Capoeira initiations are organised on by the lake in Gland. You do need to subscribe to them so head over to their site for more information and join in the fun! Festival Rive Jazzy 2020 - every Thursday to Sunday from July 9th to August 8th Enjoy the evenings listening to a variety of Jazz concerts in 6 different locations in Nyon  Plage des Trois Jetées , La Nautique , Place de Savoie , Fontaine Maître Jacques , Place du Molard , O' Les Terrasses.  For more information, visit the website Guided Family walks in the vineyards - on July 11th and August 15th Departing from the post office in Begnins , a local guide walks you through the vineyards, the history and the wine production process. Discover what secrets lie behind the large concrete blocks called " Les Toblerones ", enjoy the view of the French Alps and Lake Geneva. Activities for children are also on the program. In order to end this ride in style, the Domaine Dutruy in Luins offers you a tasting of 3 wines as well as 3 apple juices for the children. Tasting activities for all! Prices and booking are available here. Children activities at the Ephemeral garden in Perdtemps - All summer From cooking classes to a movie projection, many activities will take place in this lovely temporary garden-in Perdtemps In case of bad weather, the activities will be relocated indoors. Register for the activities: cohesionsociale@nyon.ch . Wild Plants: From Harvesting to tasting in St-Georges - July 26 th and August 19 th Discover wild plants with unknown virtues guided by professionals. On the menu, pick plants and prepare a 100% fresh snack! More information here. Guided Tour through time in Nyon! Based on the story of Alix and the Helvetians - September 25 th Discover the ancient Roman city of Nyon and its history! Julius Caesar , the famous Roman conqueror, imposed himself on the Helvetians during the Gallic Wars and decided to found the Colonia Iulia Equestris in Nyon. Wind your way through the narrow streets and discover the traces of the passage of the Romans in Nyon. Visit the different sites and learn more about the comic strip " Les voyages d'Alix - Les Helvètes ”.  Prices and registration   We hope you enjoy our selection for you and we would love to hear about your experience, please do share them with us! Have a wonderful start to the summer!

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 oneself...  This summer, FAR is transformed into a living arts factory! Communs singuliers #1  is the first highlight of a series that will run until next summer. Whether collecting love songs, stories, lyrics, or understanding how to produce and transmit knowledge, this initiative is aimed at reinventing the forms of the collective. From 13 to 22 August 2020 , the far° factory invites you to discover new ways of being, feeling, thinking and acting together; ten days to immerse yourself in the heart of the creative process and discover works that of revitalise the imagination. The full program is available on the far website and tickets can be purchased as of the 24th of July.

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, InterSoccer is offering you the chance to book ANY of their remaining camps for the summer and upcoming Autumn Courses/Camps. By using the code ‘SWISS15’ you can book online and get 15% off! This offer is valid until Monday, 3rd August at 12pm to book and use ‘SWISS15’. They are ready to welcome you and your children on the pitch for fun and sports!

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 Fondation du Conservatoire de L'Ouest Vaudois. The conservatory closes for the summer months before reopening on the 10th of August and the concert season kicks off again post-summer with a program of concerts to suit all musical tastes. Reopening the season on the 25th of September is an Eastern European and Jazz Manouche concert by  QUATUOR BALKALÉ to take you on a musical journey. Discover the full program on their site as well as their story, musical discovery courses , and other interesting events and facts!

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 has to offer! Swiss national day on the 1st of August The Swiss national day is celebrated on the 1st of August and is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the local traditions. This day is habitually celebrated in cities and villages alike with communes often providing an aperitif and organising buffets with food, lots of wine, children carrying paper lanterns, and a bonfire and fireworks to mark the festivities in style! Despite Coronavirus still preventing us from fully returning back to gatherings as large as we would like, there are still plenty of events organised in and around Nyon that allow for a proper celebration. The La Côte website offers a comprehensive list of gatherings for Nyon and surrounding villages . Go on a "beach crawl" All along the lakeshore, there are many little “beaches” in the area as the locals refer to them. Why not go on a beach crawl and discover which one is your favourite? La plage de la jetée in Nyon who also has a fantastic little bar that serves food and drinks in a very friendly and holiday-vibe style. Enjoy their great Ceviche or try a cocktail. It is best to reserve as the restaurant fills up quickly. The plage de Promenthoux is a smaller beach in Prangins. With a small entrance fee you can access this family-friendly beach and enjoy a great burger at the bar there. The parking spots are very limited there so why not do your exercise at the same time and go by bike? And have a quick look at the panels along the road telling visitors about the village of Promenthoux that has disappeared, but left behind it some lovely looking buildings as a heritage. A bit further along the lake, in Rolle, you also have a nice beach that offers you the possibility to rent stand-up paddles or kayaks. You can even jump into the water and simply swim across to the " île de la Harpe " and discover this tiny man-made island that has an Obelisk statue on it. Urban training in Gland and Rolle Urban Training organizes a variety of activities for free such as Zumba or pilates classes. Check for more information and subscribe here: https://www.urban-training.ch Guided tour in the Roman Museum Every first Sunday of the month at 3pm . The museum offers free entry and guided tour in French. Brush up on your French skills as well as your knowledge of the area's history with this 45min tour? Take a boat tour Leaving from Nyon port, you can enjoy beautiful boat trips with the CGN and discover the lakeshore from a different perspective. It is a nice way to go to Geneva or across the lake and visit the beautiful little town of Yvoire in France. Rember the CFF reductions such as the 1/2 tarif or the abonnement générale are also valid for your CGN tickets. 1st class is surprisingly inexpensive, especially with the reductions, in case you want to treat yourselves to a view from the top deck! Check out their timetables and trips here . We hope you enjoyed the selection of activities we have chosen for you and let us know which ones you tried out and how you found them!