As the year comes to an end, the annual company Christmas party and team events are just around the corner. This is by far the best opportunity for you as an employer to thank your employees and at the same time strengthen the “we” feeling. The classic Christmas party is a visit to a gourmet restaurant or Christmas market.
Are you looking for a brilliant idea as an alternative and highlight for the Christmas season? We have picked 11 fantastic Christmas party ideas for you – from sporty to sociable to team building. Get inspired with the following ideas for a successful end-of-year event with your team.
Important: Planning your Christmas party or event can’t start early enough. Especially if you want to plan a Corona-compliant event. Therefore, take enough time to organize a successful company Christmas party.
Idea 1: Virtual wine or beer tasting
The company Christmas party doesn’t have to fall through this year. Surprise your company or team with a virtual wine or beer tasting. The appropriate tasting package is selected for the employees in advance. This will then be sent directly to the participants at home. Of course, the tasting takes place live and online via Zoom, Skype or similar providers.
Tip: Your team only has to put the drinks into the fridge upfront, provide glasses and a notepad and make themselves comfortable. The unique Christmas party can already begin. This experience is a perfect start of the Christmas season. Of course, the whole event can also take place in the company or an event location.
| Participants | No limit |
| Price | 40€ to 50€ per person |
| Feasibility | Virtual or on site |
Idea 2: Mobile Christmas market
The classic: A visit to the Christmas market with mulled wine and co. This is not always easy to organize with the entire staff. Why not bring the Christmas market to your company building? The Christmas market comes to your company with mulled wine stalls, a cotton candy stand, and delicious Christmas food. A festive atmosphere is guaranteed – of course in compliance with the Corona hygiene concept.
Note: As an event location besides the company location, you can also celebrate in an event hall or a barn. Depending on the size of the team event and the budget. This brilliant Christmas party idea is a welcome change for the employees.
| Participants | From 80 persons |
| Price | 80€ to 100€ per person |
| Feasibility | On site |
Idea 3: Escape Room (mobile or virtual)
In recent years, Escape Games have become increasingly popular with companies. Colleagues solve puzzles and tasks together in an Escape Room, strengthening the “we” feeling. Team spirit, creativity, and good communication are required. The puzzles range from murder mysteries to chemistry lab experiments. This great Christmas party idea can take place at your company premises or it can also be booked as a virtual experience.
Important: An Escape Room game is suitable for smaller teams. But any number of participants can compete against each other in different teams. This is how you turn the company Christmas party into a company challenge.
| Participants | From 10 persons |
| Price | 50€ per person |
| Feasibility | Virtual or on site |
Idea 4: Private concert into the living room
You have already planned a company Christmas party online with a classic program such as Secret Santa, a joint meal, or cookie testing? Then, as a final highlight, a concert into the living room of your employees should not be missing, of course. You decide on the German artist and the length of the concert. The employees will for sure talk about this Christmas party for a long time.
Tip: Among all company Christmas parties, this idea is by far the best for large companies.
| Participants | No limitations |
| Price | The budget should include a five-digit sum |
| Feasibility | Virtual |
Idea 5: Trampoline park
You have by far the most sporty staff in your company? Then do not hesitate and hold your Christmas party in a trampoline park. At this event, you can jump, bounce and have lots of laughter. Of course, music can’t be missing at any jump park party, but don’t worry! You can leave the entire organization to the staff of the trampoline hall.
You set the framework and determine the Christmas party budget. And in the end, you will receive a ready program, tailored to the company and the guests. Depending on the number of employees, you can book only a selected area or the entire trampoline park.
| Participants | From 6 person |
| Price | 30€ to 40€ per person |
| Feasibility | On site |
Idea 6: Virtual Christmas magic show
Christmas is a magical season in every city. To fit this mood, we have the perfect Christmas event idea – a Christmas magic show. The magician will impress all employees with card tricks or mind reading. Each employee will tune in via Zoom, Skype, or similar options and can enjoy a nice glass of wine or a delicious meal at the same time.
Note: This event can be held at your company location as well. With a well-prepared Corona hygiene concept, this is not a problem. You can combine it with other ideas, for example, the following idea Christmas quiz.
| Participants | No limitations |
| Price | Depending on the magician between 1500€ and 3000€ |
| Feasibility | Virtual or on site |
Idea 7: Christmas quiz
Who says company parties have to be boring? With the Christmas quiz, you have an amazing idea to bring momentum into the Christmas party. Depending on the company, a team-building event can be created entirely according to your needs. Sporty team duels, skill tasks, and knowledge tests, but in the end, only one team can take home the company trophy.
Tip: The Christ Child can give the remaining teams a small consolation gift. This event can also be virtual, in case Corona circumstances do not permit a party. As with many of the Christmas party ideas mentioned so far, this event can be combined with other ideas.
| Participants | From 15 to max. 150 persons |
| Price | 50€ per person (package price online event 1500€) |
| Feasibility | Virtual or on site |
Idea 8: GPS star search
What can’t be missing during the Christmas season, of course? The Christmas story. But this year, the classic story is being rewritten. Your colleagues will be divided into teams and equipped with GPS devices. Together, the guests will then set off on an exciting and fun GPS star hunt. And who knows, maybe they will even meet Santa Claus ? A wonderful atmosphere and a great Christmas event are guaranteed.
Tip: Combine this event with other ideas, such as a joint meal. Take note of the weather forecast when planning. So all participants/guests can dress accordingly warm.
| Participants | From 30 persons |
| Price | 40€ to 50€ per person |
| Feasibility | On site |
Idea 9: Online party
You don’t know if the Christmas party can take place this year due to Corona. Then it’s better to make a safe plan. But you would like to sip a mulled wine together with your colleagues with a great program and lively music? Then we have the perfect idea for your company Christmas party: an online party. You all connect via Zoom and dance joyful to the beats of a live DJ. The whole family of the employees is invited, of course.
Tip: Set a fun dress code, so laughs are guaranteed. Both you as the employer and the guests will have a fantastic celebration.
| Participants | From 15 persons |
| Price | Starting at 1000€ |
| Feasibility | Virtual |
Idea 10: Christmas painters
The Advent season is a special experience and many families do handicrafts and painting. Make your Christmas party colorful and creative with this fantastic idea: Christmas painters. Doable as a teambuilding event in small teams or as a fun event with the whole company. The guests can be creative and let off steam.
Advantage: This kind of company Christmas party can take place offline as well as online. Depending on how the Corona situation is at Christmas.
| Participants | From 30 persons |
| Price | 40€ to 60€ per person |
| Feasibility | On site |
Idea 11: Virtual Secret Santa
Secret Santa – by far the most popular game at Christmas parties. And it’s not just an idea for offline company parties. The whole thing can be implemented online as well. Many services take on the role of Christmas Secret Santa. By a random generator the lots are distributed and all guests receive so a Secret Santa partner. A budget is set for the gifts. The gifts are then sent by mail.
Tip: It does not always have to be bought something new. With the so-called Schrottwichteln old articles are given away. The special thing about this is that you can tell countless stories and laugh together.
| Participants | No limit |
| Price | Starting with 5€ per person (costs for delivery services) |
| Feasibility | Virtual or on site |
Closing words
The last few years have not been easy due to Corona. As an employer, therefore, show your employees recognition and appreciation. Especially after a long period in the home office, it is important to celebrate successes together and build team spirit. What better way to do this than with a Christmas party?
A pleasant working atmosphere and good togetherness are additionally crucial for the company’s success. With a company Christmas party you make every employee in your team happy. As a small highlight to all virtual events, a package with cookies can be sent to the team.
Corona is not making it easy this year either. But many providers for teambuilding events have quickly adapted their offer. There is a great offer for Corona compliant Christmas parties with appropriate hygiene concepts. We hope that you have found a Christmas party idea for your party. If you are still in doubt, you won’t go wrong with a visit to a trampoline park. Here you see all available trampoline parks nearby your location.
