District de Nyon district, Vaud, Switzerland

Places to visit near Nyon

Nyon is a town in District de Nyon district, Vaud, Switzerland, home to about 16,797 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 30 museums and 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Nyon Castle (1 km), Prangins Castle (2 km) and Lac de Divonne (9 km).

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Nyon, Vaud
Nyon, District de Nyon district, Vaud, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nyon at a glance

Location
District de Nyon district, Vaud, Switzerland
Population
about 16,797
Coordinates
46.3832° N, 6.2396° E
Places within 50 km
139 (139 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Nyon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nyon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nyon

81 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nyon. The closest is Les Tuffes (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Nyon

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nyon. The closest is Rolle Castle (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Nyon

37 museums within 100 km of Nyon. The closest is Nyon Castle (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nyon

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nyon. The closest is Lac de Divonne (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Nyon

28 churches within 100 km of Nyon. The closest is St. Pierre Cathedral (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Nyon

15 parks within 100 km of Nyon. The closest is Zoo La Garenne (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Nyon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nyon
  2. 1 km Nyon Castle · museum, Geneva
  3. 14 km Racing Motorcycle Museum RRM · museum, District de Nyon
  4. 8 km Lac de Divonne · lake, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté
  5. 19 km Zoo La Garenne · park, Geneva
  6. 12 km Prangins Castle · museum, Geneva
  7. 2 km Back to Nyon

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How to reach Nyon

    All places near Nyon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nyon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3181Les Tuffes (19 km)
    Forts & heritage2568Rolle Castle (14 km)
    Museums3037Nyon Castle (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2037Lac de Divonne (9 km)
    Churches1128St. Pierre Cathedral (27 km)
    Parks1415Zoo La Garenne (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Geneva Botanic Garden (23 km)
    Waterfalls18Cascade du Bief de la Ruine (42 km)
    Other attractions45Broken Chair (24 km)
    Caves02Gouffre Jean-Bernard (entrée V4) (65 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mosquée du Petit-Saconnex (25 km)

    Nyon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nyon?

    Nyon Castle (museum, about 1 km), Prangins Castle (museum, about 2 km), Lac de Divonne (lake, about 9 km), Zoo La Garenne (park, about 13 km), Racing Motorcycle Museum RRM (museum, about 14 km), Rolle Castle (heritage site, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nyon?

    139 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 30 museums, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nyon?

    Les Tuffes, about 19 km by road; Col de la Faucille (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nyon?

    Rolle Castle, about 14 km by road; Château de Rouelbeau (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Nyon?

    Nyon Castle, about 1 km by road; Prangins Castle (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nyon?

    Start in Nyon, visit Nyon Castle, then Racing Motorcycle Museum RRM, then Lac de Divonne, then Zoo La Garenne, then Prangins Castle, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nyon?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Nyon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Nyon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Nyon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.