Birthday gifts in Switzerland

A birthday gift
for a man.

What suits each age and occasion, how to organise a group gift, and what to do when the birthday is tomorrow.

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A good birthday gift for a man depends mainly on the occasion: for an ordinary birthday, a consumable, a short subscription or an activity voucher is enough, between CHF 40 and CHF 80. For a milestone birthday, a gift that lasts, such as a twelve-month subscription or a memorable activity, makes more sense. If the birthday is tomorrow, a printable voucher is available right away.

Which gift for which birthday?

The amounts reflect what is usual in Switzerland.

OccasionWhat suitsGuide budget
Ordinary birthdayA consumable, a 3-month subscription, a simple voucherCHF 40 to 80
30th or 40thA 6-month subscription, an activity for two, a gift boxCHF 80 to 160
50th or 60thA 12-month subscription, a weekend away, a memorable experienceCHF 150 to 300
Group gift among colleaguesA long subscription or an activity, chosen by one personCHF 10 to 30 per person
From a partnerTime together, plus a small something to unwrapdepending on the couple's habits

What changes at 30, 40, 50 or 60

The rounder the birthday, the longer the gift should last.

30years

Often the time when people settle down. Useful gifts for everyday life and shared experiences work well.

40years

The diary is full and shopping is done quickly. What helps: a gift that takes away a recurring chore or makes him take time for himself.

50years

He has what he needs. A memorable gift is remembered better than an object: an experience, a weekend away, or a subscription that comes back all year.

60years

Time becomes more precious than things. An activity for two, a trip, or a gift that accompanies the next twelve months.

Organising a gift among colleagues or friends

Most group gifts fail on the organisation, not on the choice.

  • Appoint one person to order and pay, the others pay them back
  • Set an amount per person from the start, between CHF 10 and CHF 30 is usual
  • Choose a gift that does not require knowing the exact size or tastes: a subscription where the recipient chooses works well
  • Include a card signed by everyone, it is often what stays
  • Order at least a week ahead if the gift needs to be delivered

What to do at the last minute?

A last-minute gift does not have to look like one.

The simplest option is a printable voucher, available right after ordering. Printed at home and slipped into an envelope or a box you already have, it can be handed over the same day without anyone noticing it was bought the evening before. At UNDY, the voucher is available right after ordering, free of charge and with no delivery time.

A subscription that carries on after the party

Three options, three terms, no renewal.

A subscription that carries on after the party

An UNDY subscription delivers a branded piece every month, from HUGO, BOSS, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Nike, Adidas or Puma, to the letterbox, with no shipping costs. The gift is presented as a voucher, in a rigid box with a card, or to print as soon as you order. The recipient chooses their own size and start month, which also makes it a good group gift. The subscription ends at the end of the paid term.

The most affordable

Socks subscription

One pair of branded socks a month.

CHF 39.90
3-month term · no renewal
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The most complete

Combo subscription

One pair of boxers and one pair of socks every month.

CHF 82.90
3-month term · no renewal
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What people often ask

What should I give a man for his birthday?
For an ordinary birthday, a quality consumable, a short subscription or an activity voucher, between CHF 40 and CHF 80. For a milestone birthday, rather a gift that lasts: a long subscription or a memorable experience.
What gift for a man's 40th or 50th birthday?
A gift that lasts or leaves a mark: a six- or twelve-month subscription, a weekend away, an activity for two. At these ages, time and experiences often count more than objects.
How much should each person give for a group gift among colleagues?
Between CHF 10 and CHF 30 per person is usual in Switzerland. The most important thing is to appoint one person to order and to set the amount from the start.
What last-minute birthday gift?
A printable voucher, available right after ordering. Printed at home and slipped into an envelope, it can be handed over the same day.
What birthday gift for under CHF 50?
A quality consumable, a short subscription or a simple voucher. The 3-month UNDY socks subscription costs CHF 39.90 and ends automatically.

Give a subscription for his birthday.

In a box, or to print as soon as you order. The recipient chooses their own size and start month.