Fun gift ideas for people who love Switzerland: unique Swiss souvenirs

It’s that time of the year again when you might be looking for fun gift ideas! Whether you are participating in ‘Secret Santa’, wondering what to gift someone living in Switzerland, or perhaps just scouting for a Switzerland themed gift in general, here are some fun and engaging gift ideas beyond the regular Swiss souvenirs.  Check out these unique gifts from Switzerland and comment with your favourite option to gift and receive!

1. What to gift a cheese lover

If you have a cheese or fondue lover in your life, surprise them with this brilliant collection of not 5 or 10, but 52 curated Swiss fondue recipes! As a huge Fondue lover myself, I was elated to come across this and try some of the recipes from the collection. The authors are a part of a Fondue organisation (cheese is a serious business, you guys) and they tried out 80 recipes before compiling their favourites in this book. Isn’t that mind-blowing?

 

 

 

Delivery would be free in Switzerland and would cost 10 CHF for international orders. If you get a copy, let me know how you like it. Say Cheese.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can also gift a Fondue set to someone who would love to make Fondue at home, of course. Or perhaps some Raclette cheese, other Swiss cheese or a cheese board could be more appealing to you?

Want to experience more of cheese in Switzerland? Why not plan a trip to a Cheese Factory? Here’s how to combine a trip to a Cheese and a chocolate factory in the same day!

Some more cheese-themed activities for you:

 

2. What to gift an outdoor enthusiast in Switzerland

Switzerland is a hiker’s paradise. If you know someone who loves being outdoors, hiking or running, here is a super interesting gift with ideas for 30 trail runs in the Alps.

 

 

 

 

Help your friend plan more hikes in the new year with this book! Are you more of an adventure junkie or like taking it slow? If the recipient is fond of camping and hiking, you could also gift them a camping table or a monkey swing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Go a step beyond and plan an overnight stay for them in the Alps! Here are ideas for where to go in Switzerland in the winter and best skiing spots in Switzerland. 

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3. Games for beer or music-loving friends

Know someone who loves pub quizzes? Perhaps a friend who loves experimenting with beer or someone obsessed with music? These BEERIQ and MUSICIQ gifts are Swiss-made and the latter is in fact, a collaboration with the Montreaux Jazz Festival. Fun with a group of friends or family guaranteed.

 

 

4. What to gift a travel lover in Switzerland: Some unique Swiss souvenirs

 

 

 

 

A grand tour of Switzerland could be on your friend’s wishlist! Inspire them by gifting this ‘Grand Tour of Switzerland’ board game.  Perhaps you might get some new travel ideas too while playing.

 

 

 

 

 

For the story lovers (both: kids and adults), here are two of my absolute favourite books about Switzerland: The Monster Book of Switzerland and Basel’s Hidden Stories. These are collectables and I cannot tell you how much I fangirled on meeting the author herself! If you are travelling out of Switzerland, these would be great souvenirs to take back home. 

Get 10% off on using the code ‘europediaries’ at bergli.ch.

 

 

I absolutely love travel maps and feel that others might love receiving them too! Check out and order a variety of travel maps here. 

 

 

Besides, a travel adapter is always a useful gift as are packing cubes and travel pillows. Here are some useful travel accessories you might like.

5. Games and vintage Switzerland

 

 

 

Know someone moving to Switzerland or a new expat? This fun puzzle might make it easier for them to familiarize with or learn more about the country. it could be an engaging gift for kids too. Order it here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test your Swiss knowledge with the SWISSIQ game!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love vintage? Here’s a vintage poster to adorn the walls of your house. That’s a great Swiss souvenir too, isn’t it?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, these were some fun ideas for Switzerland themed gifts and also some unique souvenirs to buy from Switzerland. Which ones would YOU love receiving? Tell me in the comments below and share the post with your friends and family this holiday season.