Top Sights to See in Nyon on Lake Geneva, Switzerland

Nyon Sign and castle

The top sights to see in Nyon are the château, Roman monuments, a few museums, a pleasant old town center, panoramic views, and the lakefront. Nyon has excellent transportation links making it popular and a family-friendly day-trip destination from Geneva and Lausanne. Nyon is a small town on the shores of Lac Léman in Switzerland. … Read more

Top Châteaux (Castles & Fortresses) to Visit on Lake Geneva

La Tour-de-Peilz on Lake Geneva

Chillon, Morges, Nyon, Rolle, La Tour-de-Peilz, and Yvoire are the best fortress-like castles (chateaux) to visit on Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) in Switzerland and France. Several castles on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland and France are open to visitors. The best castles to see are arguably the ones with a medieval history and … Read more

Visit Chateau de Chillon Castle near Montreux

Chateau de Chillon Castle near Montreux

Chateau de Chillon is a romantic castle in Lake Geneva near Montreux. Chillon Castle is the most-visited historic monument in Switzerland and a great family-friendly destination. It is a fine day-trip excursion from Geneva, Lausanne, and ski resorts in the nearby Alps. Chateau de Chillon has a beautiful location on a small island in the … Read more

Photos of Château de Chillon Castle in Switzerland

Château de Chillon Castle in Switzerland

Photos of Château de Chillon on the shores of Lake Geneva near Montreux in Switzerland are popular from all angles inside and outside the castle. Photogenic Chillon Castle claims to be the most-visited historic monument in Switzerland. It is probably one of the most photographed Swiss buildings too. Château de Chillon is a lovely castle … Read more