Nyon: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Nyon District
Nyon is located in Switzerland, in the canton of Vaud, on the shores of Lake Geneva. The town lies on the northern shore of the lake and offers views across the water to the Alps. Situated between Geneva and Lausanne, Nyon is also suitable for a day trip.
If you are planning a stay in Nyon, you may want to find a hotel. The town is connected via Route Suisse, the A1 motorway, and the railways of the Arc Lémanique.
Culture
Nyon preserves Roman remains and a medieval castle on the lake. The town was founded by Julius Caesar as the Roman colony Colonia Iulia Equestris. The medieval Château de Nyon is considered a landmark, built on the foundations of a Roman fort, and is open to the public as a museum.
In the area surrounding Nyon lies Château Grillet. The wider regional area is also home to the Musée Barbier-Mueller and the Ancienne Abbaye de Saint-Claude.
Surroundings
The area surrounding Nyon includes Pointe de Poêle Chaud, La Dôle, and Crêt des Danses. Mont Rond is located in the wider regional area of the town.
More local pages: Bursinel, Rolle, Genolier, Saint-Cergue, Essertines-Sur-Rolle, Begnins, Arzier, Grens, Duillier, Gilly, Le Vaud, Nyon, Prangins, Coinsins, Saint-George.
To the higher-level travel overview: Vaud.
