Genève - Plage du Vengeron
Geneva, Switzerland — 16 km
Nyon — city view over Lake Geneva
Nyon - Vue sur la ville et le Léman
🇨🇭 Vaud · Switzerland — Altitude 376 m
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This live camera looks over Nyon, a lakeside town in the canton of Vaud, with Lake Geneva as the main feature of the scene. It is useful if you want to see how the town and the lake look right now before planning a trip or simply to watch the water change through the day.
About Nyon and its setting
Nyon sits on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, roughly halfway between Geneva and Lausanne, at an altitude of about 376 metres. The old town climbs gently from the water, and the lakefront is known for its promenades, marinas and views across to the French shore and the Jura. The town is also home to the Roman-era heritage of the Colonia Iulia Equestris and to the headquarters of the tennis organisation whose clay-court event is held here each spring. The atmosphere is calm, with the lake setting the mood more than traffic or crowds.
What to watch and when
The camera shows the town and the lake, so the most rewarding moments are usually early morning, when the water is still and mist may lie on it, and late afternoon, when the light softens over the Alps and the Jura. Weather changes the view a lot: clear days bring sharp outlines of the far shore, while cloudy or windy days create moving patterns on the lake. Depending on the angle, you may see boats, ferries and birds on the water. Activity is typically higher on warm weekends than on weekday mornings.
Practical notes and nearby views
Nyon has a mild climate by Swiss standards, with warm summers and cool, sometimes foggy winters, so spring, early autumn and sunny summer evenings are popular times to visit. The town is easy to reach by train from Geneva and Lausanne, and the lakeside is best explored on foot. If you want to compare the lake from other points, the nearby cameras at Plage du Vengeron and the Société Nautique de Genève give a similar view of the same water about twenty kilometres away.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Nyon right now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Nyon are shown in the weather block on this page and update together with the stream. Check it before you plan a walk along the lake.
What time is it in Nyon now?
The local time for Nyon is displayed on this page and follows Swiss time, including the switch between summer and winter time. It updates automatically while you watch.
Where exactly is the Nyon camera?
The camera is in Nyon, in the canton of Vaud on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, at about 376 metres above sea level. The map on this page marks its position.
When is the best time to watch the Nyon view?
Early mornings with calm water and late afternoons with soft light over the Alps are usually the most interesting. Clear weather gives the best visibility of the far shore.
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