The 10 Best Christmas Gifts 2026 – Swiss Favorites

Sustainable Christmas gifts from Switzerland: six hand-poured favorites from our studio in Zurich, four from Swiss manufacturers that we love ourselves – and not a single one that will end up in a drawer in January.

It starts the same way every year: at the end of November, everything is still calm. And suddenly it's December 20th, and you're somewhere between Bahnhofstrasse and an online shop, looking for "just any nice Christmas gift." But giving gifts should be the exact opposite – a joy for you and for the person opening the package.

That's why here are our ten Christmas gift ideas for 2026. Six of them we hand-pour in Zurich. Four come from other Swiss labels, because a good gift doesn't have to be from us – it just has to suit the person.

The 10 Christmas gifts at a glance

1. Scented Candle Into the Forest – for those who seek winter outdoors
2. Scented Candle Spiced Cinnamon – for the cookie baker
3. Gift Set Wave – for the trained eye
4. Personalizable Scented Candle – for the person who has everything
5. Taper Candles Motion and a Candle Holder – for the hostess on the 24th
6. Olive Wax Tealight Set – Christmas gifts under 20 francs
7. Natural Soap from Soeder – for a long shower
8. Chocolate from Max Chocolatier – for those with a sweet tooth
9. Bag from FREITAG or QWSTION – for the commuter
10. Gift Box from the Farm – for the whole family

Sustainable Christmas gifts from our studio in Zurich

All our candles are handmade in Zurich, from 100% European soy or olive wax, vegan and paraffin-free. You can read why this is so important to us in "Why sustainable candles are important".

1. For those who seek winter outdoors: Scented Candle Into the Forest

Pine needles and eucalyptus in the top notes, beneath them the warm, grounding depth of cedarwood: Into the Forest smells like a walk through snow-covered treetops – but without cold feet. Hand-poured from 100% European soy wax, and our clearest winter scent.

For: mountain people, Sunday walkers, and everyone who needs more forest in December. CHF 29.95

2. For the cookie baker: Scented Candle Spiced Cinnamon

Orange peel and cinnamon at the top, juicy apple at the heart, brown sugar at the base. Spiced Cinnamon smells the way a kitchen should on the first Sunday of Advent. Place it in the kitchen or entryway – where people gather. We explain how strongly scents affect mood in "How Scents Influence Our Mood".

For: everyone whose oven never quite cools down between the 1st and the 24th. CHF 29.95

3. For the trained eye: Gift Set Wave

The spherical Wave candle with its soft, flowing wavy structure looks like a small work of art even unlit – plus a simple candle plate, carefully packaged. A Christmas gift that you place on the coffee table and leave there. If you like it bigger: our Gift Set Oval with ribbed cylindrical candles and a ceramic tray.

For: design lovers, recent movers, and people with very tidy living rooms. Gift Set Wave from CHF 52

4. For the person who has everything: Personalizable Scented Candle

Sometimes a ready-made "All my love" simply isn't enough. With the personalizable scented candle, you choose the scent and write your own message – an inside joke, a pet name, a heartfelt thank you. We print it on the label. This turns a product into a unique item that exists only for one person.

For: moms, godmothers, and best friends – everyone you want to say more to than "Merry Christmas." From CHF 29.95

5. For the hostess on the 24th: Taper Candles Motion and a Candle Holder

We all know that person who sets the Christmas table so beautifully that you want to photograph it. The Motion Taper Candle in a set of 3 has a slender, asymmetrical silhouette with organic waves – like a gentle current. Combine it with the Lumen Candle Holder or the Calma Candle Holder, and the gift is complete. You can find more ideas for table setting in our Table Decoration Ideas.

For: hostesses, table decor perfectionists, and mothers-in-law. Taper candles CHF 30, candle holders from CHF 20

6. Christmas gifts under 20 francs: Olive Wax Tealight Set

Secret Santa at the office, a little something for the neighbor, a hostess gift for an aperitif: Our Tealight Set consists of six hand-poured tealights made from pure olive wax – without an aluminum casing – plus a reusable recycled glass holder. Small, clean-burning, always right. You can find more in this price range in our Gifts under 20 francs.

For: colleagues, neighbors, and all groups where no one knows who is drawing whom. From CHF 10

Christmas gifts from other Swiss manufacturers

Four recommendations that are not from us – but share the same philosophy: handmade, in Switzerland, with traceable raw materials.

7. For a long shower: Natural soap from Soeder, Zurich

Soeder produces soaps, shampoos, and lotions from natural raw materials in its own factory in Zurich. The bottles are made of glass and designed for refilling, not throwing away – the same approach we take with our candles. A gift that is used and then refilled.

For: anyone who buys bathroom products for their appearance and keeps them for their ingredients.

8. For those with a sweet tooth: Chocolate from Max Chocolatier

Chocolate isn't a particularly original Christmas gift in Switzerland – but good chocolate is. Max Chocolatier  from Lucerne, with a shop in Zurich, makes handmade pralines in seasonal editions. A small box of these is worth more than a large slab from the supermarket.

For: grandparents, hosts, and anyone who claims to have no wishes.

9. For the commuter: a bag from FREITAG or QWSTION

FREITAG cuts bags from used truck tarpaulins in Zurich, no two of which are alike – a unique item, just as every hand-poured candle has its own small imperfections. If you prefer something more subtle: QWSTION, also from Zurich, builds understated bags and backpacks from specially developed, plant-based fabrics, manufactured in small workshops in Europe.

For: cyclists, train commuters, and students who want something that will last ten years.

10. For the whole family: a gift box from the farm

A Christmas gift that can be shared and eaten. Jucker Farm fills gift boxes with products from the Zurich region, many from regenerative agriculture. Naturguet from Winterthur makes handmade Swiss specialties – gift boxes, spices, ceramics, directly from the producer.

For: families, teams, and anyone who says "please no material things."

If you want all your Christmas gifts in one place

Two addresses we're happy to recommend: KURTS bundles gifts from small Swiss manufacturers, 100% Swiss Made. And VielfaltWerk sells handmade items from social Swiss workshops – a gift that makes a difference twice over.

Three little things that make all the difference

• Test the scent first. Scents are personal. With our tester set for CHF 4.50, you can find out what works before gifting the large candle.
• Include a card. A handwritten sentence is the part that gets kept. Our greeting cards cost CHF 5.50.
• Order in time. For everything to reach you before the 24th, please order by December 20th. After that, it gets tight – and we hand-pour each candle, nothing is made in haste.

Frequently Asked Questions about Christmas Gifts

What do you give someone who has everything?

Something personal that will be used up. One more item on the shelf doesn't make anyone happy – but a scent, a candle with a personalized message on the label, or something edible from the region certainly does. Our personalizable scented candle is made exactly for that.

Which Christmas gift under 20 francs is worthwhile?

For Secret Santa and office gift exchanges, small, well-made items work better than large, cheap-looking ones: an olive wax tealight set, a single decorative candle, or a tester set. The full selection can be found in the Gifts under 20 francs.

Are candles a good Christmas gift?

Yes – if they are well made. Pay attention to the wax (soy, rapeseed, or olive wax instead of paraffin), a cotton wick, and traceable origin. We explain why candlelight is so soothing in "Why Candlelight Calms".

What are sustainable Christmas gifts?

Gifts that have a known origin, last a long time, or are fully consumed – and whose packaging isn't immediately thrown away. Regionally produced, in small quantities, without unnecessary plastic. More on this in our 5 sustainable gift ideas.

By when do I need to order for delivery before Christmas?

Orders placed by December 20th will be reliably delivered before December 24th. After that, it may be tight depending on postal volume.

Conclusion: sustainable Christmas gifts that last

The most beautiful Christmas gifts have an origin. You know who made them, and you can tell when you unwrap them. Whether it's a candle from our studio in Zurich, a soap from the factory a few tram stops away, or a box full of regional products – everything on this list is made by people who take their work seriously.

Ready to give the gift of light? You'll find all the festive favorites in our Christmas collection, curated sets in the gift boxes. And if you're still unsure: our gift ideas are a good starting point.

Merry Christmas – from our studio in Zurich to your home.