The Christmas party is the one evening a year when the whole team comes together. It should have something shared, not just a meal, and it should be plannable. Here are eight ideas for Zurich, sorted by effort, with what they mean for a team of 10 to 60 people. December dates are tight everywhere: book by the end of October and you still have a choice.
8 ideas for a Christmas party in Zurich
- Escape room with apéro or flying dinner. First 60 minutes of puzzles in teams of 2 to 6, then everyone together at the bar. At Escape City up to 36 people play at once, up to 60 in two rounds. Weather-proof, one venue, one invoice.
- Fondue or raclette in a chalet. A classic, little interaction, lots of cosiness. Good for small teams; from 30 people it gets loud.
- Cooking class with the whole team. Three to four hours, everyone takes part, then you eat the result. Limited to around 20 people per kitchen.
- Christmas market tour with mulled wine. Cheap and spontaneous, but weather-dependent and without a programme. Good as a warm-up before dinner.
- Bowling or billiards. Relaxed, lots of conversation, no competition needed. From 40 people you need many lanes.
- City rally at night. Explore Zurich on foot, solve tasks, finish in a restaurant. Cold in December, but scalable for large groups.
- Casino or murder mystery dinner. Staged, an evening with roles. Needs lead time and a venue with a stage.
- Charity activity plus apéro. Do something meaningful together, then raise a glass. Works when the team picks the cause itself.
What a good Christmas party needs
- A shared task that also involves the quiet ones. In the escape room it is often the person who never speaks in meetings who finds the decisive clue.
- A clear time frame: 2.5 to 4 hours, then everyone may leave without it being noticed.
- Food and drink in the same place, so nobody gets lost after the programme.
- One invoice, one contact person. Whoever coordinates three suppliers loses the evening to organisation.
How the Christmas party works at Escape City
Arrival in Zurich-Altstetten, 8 minutes from Altstetten station, free parking in front of the building. Teams of 2 to 6 spread across the six rooms, from Titanic (difficulty 4 of 8) to Houdini (8 of 8), in English or German. After 60 minutes everyone meets in the bar & lounge with around 100 seats and compares times. Then apéro with snacks (CHF 69 per person), apéro with pinsa (CHF 89), from 20 people the 5-course apéro riche (CHF 114) or the 8-course flying dinner (CHF 164), each with drinks. The room costs CHF 99 to 210 per team, plus a staff and service fee by group size. Settled by invoice.
Budget per person compared
| Idea | Guide per person | Group size |
|---|---|---|
| Escape room + apéro | CHF 105–130 | 10–60 |
| Escape room + flying dinner | CHF 200–230 | 10–60 |
| Fondue in a chalet | CHF 60–90 | up to 30 |
| Cooking class | CHF 120–180 | up to 20 |
| Bowling + meal | CHF 70–100 | up to 40 |
Escape City figures are calculated from room price, package and service fee; the others are experience values for Zurich.
Checklist
- Fix the date by the end of October; December evenings go fast.
- Collect number of participants, language and dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free).
- Split the teams beforehand or draw lots on site.
- Name a contact person at the venue and one in the team.
- Sort out the way home: trains from Altstetten station run until after midnight.
Enquire about a Christmas party
Frequently asked questions
By when should you book a Christmas party in Zurich?
By the end of October. December evenings, especially Thursday and Friday, are fully booked at most venues by mid-November.
How many people fit into a Christmas party at Escape City?
Up to 36 people play at the same time, up to 60 in two rounds. The bar & lounge has around 100 seats.
How much does a Christmas party with an escape room cost?
Room CHF 99 to 210 per team plus apéro from CHF 69 per person or flying dinner CHF 164 per person, plus a service fee by group size. The enquiry calculator shows the total immediately.
Can the Christmas party take place in the afternoon?
Yes. On weekdays a start from 4 pm is possible, on Wednesdays from 1:30 pm, with a flying lunch instead of dinner.
Can we pay by invoice?
Yes. Corporate events are handled by invoice, with one contact person for the whole organisation.
