The 100+ best ideas for a bachelor party in Switzerland

Have you also been given the honorable task of organizing a wedding reception? Then you know that it is not always easy to find something suitable or to have the right idea. After all, everything should be perfect for the future bride or groom.

To help you in this difficult mission, we have created a list for you. It includes 44 ideas that you can do with your group in Switzerland. Certain activities are suitable for a wedding reception, while others are more suitable for a wedding day.

Polterabend für Geniesser

Wenn du es mit deiner Gruppe gemütlich angehen möchtest, könnte ein Tag voller kulinarischer oder anderer Verwöhnung genau das Richtige für euch sein.

Brunch

Brunchen wird auch in der Schweiz immer beliebter. Die üppigen Buffets, die bei dieser Mischung aus Frühstück und Mittagessen angeboten werden, lassen selten Wünsche offen. Ob auf einem Berggipfel, am See oder in einem anderen besonderen Ambiente, mit einem Brunch startest du auf jeden Fall gut und gesellig in den Tag.

Swiss Activities Tipp: Bei einem Brunch auf einem Berggipfel ist oft auch die Fahrt mit der Bergbahn inklusive, wie zum Beispiel auf dem Schilthorn.

Outdoor Fondue

What's better than enjoying fondue outdoors? While this classic Swiss dish is typically enjoyed in winter, you can savor it outside all year round. You can either gather the ingredients and equipment yourself or have everything planned for you, letting you enjoy the (hopefully) clear starry sky or lovely weather during the day with your group.

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Visit a Chocolate Factory

Swiss chocolate is famous worldwide. Some of the most well-known names include Lindt, Camille Bloch, Maestrani, and Cailler, but there are many other producers of exceptional Swiss chocolate. Many of these manufacturers offer fascinating tours of their factories. Here, you can sample delicious chocolate on-site and, at Maestrani, even watch the production process. Get ready for a truly tasty experience.

Swiss Activities Tip: In Bern, you can take a special tour through the old town and discover the city's chocolate history. Plus, there are of course chocolate tastings and even a spirits tasting available.

Swiss Activities Tip: At Maestrani's Chocolarium in Flawil near St. Gallen, 'Schoggi Poltern' is offered as a 2-hour event. Everyone gets a chocolate high heel to decorate as they wish. There's also a welcome drink and a tour of the chocolate-filled experience world.

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• Chocolate & Spirits City Tour in Bern
• Chocolate City Tour in Bern
• 9 Swiss Chocolate Factories You'll Love
• Maestrani's Chocolarium

Wine Tour

The most famous wine region in Switzerland is undoubtedly the UNESCO-certified area in Lavaux by Lake Geneva. But don’t let that fool you. There are plenty of other wine regions in Switzerland that you can explore with your group on a guided wine tour. Since non-alcoholic options are often available, these tours are also great for those who prefer grape juice in its unfermented form.

Swiss Activities Tip: Wine tours can be combined with active activities. For example, in the Graubünden region, there are tours offered with E-bikes, along with a visit to a chocolate factory, a gourmet restaurant, or even an impressive gorge.

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• More wine tours and tastings

Beer or Schnapps Tasting

Let’s stick with alcohol for now. There are numerous distilleries and breweries in Switzerland that offer private and public tours. Here, you can learn all sorts of interesting things about how each fine drink is produced. You can also treat yourself to some culinary delights and taste the high quality for yourself.

Relevant offers on Swiss Activities:

• Private tour with beer tasting at the Simmental Brewery
• Röteli liqueur factory tour in Davos

City Tour by Tuk Tuk

In Asia, they’re everywhere: the bustling Tuk Tuks. They’ve also made their way to Switzerland, although not quite to the same extent as on our eastern neighboring continent. If you want to take your group on a city tour of a different kind, you have two options.

You can either rent a Tuk Tuk and drive around the streets yourself, or book a guided tour. Each vehicle can accommodate four adults. To drive a Tuk Tuk yourself, you'll need a vehicle license of category B. The rest comes naturally with a bit of practice.

Swiss Activities Tip: Tuk Tuk rides can also be combined with some culinary delights. In Zurich, you can enjoy a guided city tour followed by a delicious cheese fondue or a burger menu. This outing will definitely leave you with lasting memories.

Culinary Hike

A culinary hike combines stunning trails with visits to multiple restaurants. It's the perfect event for anyone who loves hiking and indulging in good food.

You trek from one restaurant to the next, enjoying amazing views and beautiful hiking paths. The movement between courses whets your appetite, allowing you to savor the next dish even more.

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• Culinary Hike Four Country Corner
• Culinary Hike Flumserberg

Mountain Peaks with Food

It’s easy to combine beautiful views, a ride on the cable car, and a delicious meal at a bachelorette party in Switzerland. With over 8000 mountain peaks, there are plenty of options for visiting a panoramic restaurant.

Of course, not every peak is easily accessible by cable car. But no matter where you are in Switzerland, you’ll find something nearby. Whether it’s on the Schilthorn, Rigi, Säntis, or Saas Fee.

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• 20 Mountain Peaks You Shouldn't Miss
• Culinary Mountain Trip to Schilthorn

Boat Tour

Switzerland is filled with countless stunning lakes surrounded by beautiful landscapes. On a boat tour, you can enjoy both the lake and the unique Swiss mountain backdrop. No place is quite like another. There are over 17 shipping companies that offer a great selection of boat tours. Whether you want a simple ride, a meal included, or a trip on a special boat for your bachelorette party, you’ll find it all here.

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• Tickets and Day Passes for Boat Trips in Switzerland

Carriage Ride

What could be better than a cozy carriage ride through the beautiful Swiss countryside? This is sure to make your relaxed bachelorette party a success. You’ll get comfortable, chat, and enjoy the amazing landscapes with plenty of beautiful views.

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• Carriage Ride with Fondue through Heidiland

Wellness

Relax, bathe, chat, and enjoy. In Switzerland, there are countless ways you can treat yourself to some wellness.

If you're planning a wellness outing with your group and looking for something special, there are plenty of options with breathtaking views. From Leukerbad in the Valais to Scuol in the Engadin, you’ll find wellness facilities set in the most beautiful surroundings. A relaxed and cozy bachelorette party is guaranteed here.

Swiss Activities Tip: The Spa & Wellness Rigi Kaltbad offers you a stunning view of the mountains and Lake Vierwaldstättersee while you pamper yourself with your group in the indoor or outdoor area. With Swiss Activities, you have the option to combine spa and mountain railway. You might even be able to combine a spa with a boat trip.

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Stag Party for Knowledge Seekers

Maybe you want to give the bride or groom the opportunity to learn something new before the wedding? Then a course or workshop is a great way to do that.

Cooking Class

Cooking classes come in all shapes and forms. Whether you roll sushi, whip up oriental appetizers, or learn how to make Mexican tacos – a cooking class is always a fun group activity that also delights the taste buds.

The best part is that you can enjoy your creations right afterwards. This way, your stag party won’t miss out on either learning or enjoyment.

Cocktail Class

Mixing a delicious cocktail is an art. To impress your guests at the upcoming wedding, a cocktail class is the perfect preparation.

Here, you'll learn to mix various cocktails professionally and get plenty of tips for cocktail mixing at home. Of course, at this stag party, you can also try out the drinks you've mixed.

Barista Class

Is the bride or groom a coffee fan? Then a barista class is a must. Here, you'll dive into the world of coffee and learn all about its origin, processing, and preparation. You’ll master different brewing methods to prepare coffee freshly and discover how grind size, quantity, water, and machine affect the flavor of the coffee.

Gin Workshop

In a gin workshop, you’ll discover the fascinating world of gin and try different tonics paired with various gins. To get into a good mood for the stag party, a gin workshop is doubly worthwhile. You learn something and have the chance to taste plenty of delicious drinks.

Chocolate Workshop

Chocolates are small little happiness boosters and always make for a great surprise. You never know what flavor awaits you. How exciting is it to make these small treats yourself? You can delve into the processing of chocolate and other ingredients. Naturally, you’ll also get to taste various flavors and indulge to your heart's content. With a chocolate workshop, your stag party caters to both knowledge seekers and connoisseurs.

Chocolate Molding Class

Eating chocolate is great. But making chocolate yourself is even better. Numerous chocolate factories and confectioneries offer courses where you can decorate or mold your own bar or figure. This way, you’ll always have something delicious to snack on at your stag party.

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• 9 Swiss Chocolate Factories You'll Love

Polterabend for Active People

There are plenty of ways to combine a Polterabend with some exciting activities. Whether it's climbing high in the mountains or cruising on two wheels, you'll find something that suits you here.

Team Competitions

In the team competitions, you'll not only experience a lot of action and variety, but you'll also strengthen your team spirit. Whether it's unique contests like a country Olympics or classic archery, you'll definitely have fun. With a bit of luck, skill, and teamwork, you can fight for the victory.

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• Competitions for groups across Switzerland

Boating

No summer trip on the Swiss rivers is as popular as boating. In this perfect blend of active paddling and relaxed enjoyment, you’ll float down the river together on an inflatable boat. You’ll have plenty of time to take in the views and engage in conversations.

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• Boating - the ultimate guide for Swiss rivers

Building a raft

Maybe you’re planning a bachelorette party with a twist and looking for something unique. We have an idea for you. What brings the group together more than building a raft and then testing it out? At Lake Walensee, for example, you can see how your friends handle this unusual task.

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• Raft building at Lake Walensee

Playing Paintball

In a paintball game, you can really let off some steam and bond with your team. Here, you'll battle it out with your friends, shooting colored balls at the other team's players to get them out of the game. Fun and action are guaranteed.

This activity is probably more suited for men, but women can definitely join the battlefield as well. It’s best to check in advance with the bride how eager she thinks her friends are for a fight.

Monster Trotti Descent

A Monster Trotti is an oversized scooter. Going downhill on this scooter is loads of fun. If you’re up for taking your group off-road and enjoying amazing views of the mountains, this is the perfect activity for you.

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• Book Monster Trotti descents in Switzerland

Tobogganing or Night Tobogganing

Tobogganing is a great way to celebrate an active bachelor party in winter. Many ski resorts and winter sports locations offer transportation, so you won’t have to hike for long with your sled between runs. Some sledding tracks are even illuminated with spotlights in the evening, allowing for night tobogganing under (hopefully) a clear starry sky.

Swiss Activities Tip: On the legendary toboggan run in Bergün, you can take the scenic Bernina Express train to reach the starting point in Preda. With your toboggan ticket, you and your group will glide from Bergün through impressive switchback tunnels down to Preda, where you can race down the mountain road on your sleds.

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• Tobogganing in Switzerland
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Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling is the perfect bachelor adventure for those who love a bit of action. You’ll experience true driving pleasure while gliding through the snow on a snowmobile. You can ride through all types of snow conditions, whether on groomed tracks or in designated areas. Expect to get fully involved and have a blast!

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Eisstock curling

Eisstock curling is an old folk sport that is still widely popular and a lot of fun. The goal is to slide an ice stock with a handle gracefully onto the ice and score points in the target area, which is 14 meters away. A taster course is perfect for getting a feel for both the ice stock and the ice itself. It’s particularly enjoyable to play this sport in a group.

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• Ice Stock Taster Course Arosa

Curling

Curling is another traditional folk sport that has even become an Olympic team sport nowadays. The objective is to slide the so-called stone with a broom across the ice and position it in a specific field. Depending on the field, you can score varying points. In a taster course, you can start your first attempts with your group and have a guaranteed great time.

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• Curling Taster Course Arosa

Europapark

Europapark is an ideal destination for groups of all kinds. With adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, high-quality shows, a variety of restaurants, and a generally delightful layout, Europe’s largest amusement park offers unforgettable experiences. It’s perfect for an exciting pre-wedding party.

Swiss Activities Tip: If you want to relax and spend time with your friends on the way there, we recommend taking the bus to Europapark. You can choose from 28 locations where you want to hop on.

Polterabend für Abenteuerlustige

Ein Abenteuer soll dem Gruppenzusammenhalt dienen. Und das ist ja auch ein wichtiges Ziel eines Polterabends, oder? Daher haben wir einige Ideen für dich zusammengestellt, die perfekt für eine abenteuerlustige Gruppe sind.

Jetboot

Mit dem Jetboot über den See zu sausen macht mit Freunden noch viel mehr Spaß und lässt den Adrenalinspiegel steigen. Der Magen muss jedoch ein bisschen aushalten, denn die 360° Spins sind nicht ohne. Trotzdem sorgt es für jede Menge gute Laune und verwöhnt euch während eures Polterabends mit einer tollen Aussicht.

Passende Angebote auf Swiss Activities:

• Jetboot auf dem Brienzersee

Rafting

Beim Rafting sitzt ihr alle im gleichen Boot. Im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes. Unter professioneller Anleitung paddelt ihr durch die Stromschnellen und lernt euch von einer neuen Seite kennen. Man kann in der ganzen Schweiz auf vielen Flüssen Rafting machen. Für den Polterabend mit unerfahrenen Teilnehmern empfehlen wir, den Ausflug nicht auf eigene Faust zu unternehmen, sondern eine Tour zu buchen.

Passende Angebote und Artikel auf Swiss Activities:

• Rafting Tour buchen

Kayak Tour

A kayak tour can be tailored to fit the needs of your group. Whether you want a relaxed trip on a lake or prefer navigating through the rapids of a river, it's up to you. Kayaks can be rented and explored at your own pace.

Alternatively, you can join a guided kayak tour and leave the organization to a professional. The best part is that you can go kayaking all year round. So it doesn't matter whether the bachelorette party is in spring, summer, or autumn.

Swiss Activities Tip: Have you ever had a picnic right in the middle of a lake? To add a special touch to your outing, surprise your guests by stashing a little snack in your kayak.

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• Book kayak tour

Canyoning

Are you planning an outing for an adventurous group that's not afraid of getting wet? Then an exciting canyoning experience might be just what you need.

Even if you've tried it yourself before, you definitely shouldn’t do it alone. Join a tour with your bachelorette party where you'll be with a professional guide. Your guide will safely lead you through the gorges, down waterfalls, and into various pools.

Swiss Activities Tip: There are canyoning tours for beginners and advanced participants. Depending on how experienced your group is, you can adapt the tour to suit your needs and have an unforgettable time in the great outdoors.

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Summer tobogganing

Summer tobogganing lets your inner child shine through. You race down the mountain or hill with your friends, enjoying a fantastic view and the refreshing breeze along the way.

You can find toboggan runs all over Switzerland – starting from Kronberg in Appenzellerland to the local mountain of Lucerne, Pilatus.

If some members of your group want to take a break, that’s no problem with summer tobogganing. You can even ride together in one vehicle. This makes it a perfect activity for a mixed group with different needs.

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• Summer tobogganing offers

Quad Tour

Riding a quad over deserted roads can be done either on your own or as part of a guided tour. If your participants are over 18 (or over 25 with certain providers) and hold a driving license, you can all enjoy a fun outing together. Tours are offered throughout Switzerland, from Lake Constance to the Engadin and the Bernese Oberland.

Swiss Activities Tip: A quad outing is also perfect to combine with a subsequent fondue night in winter or a barbecue party in summer.

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• Book a Quad Tour

Hen Party for Puzzle Enthusiasts

Solving a puzzle together can really bring a group closer. For a challenging hen party, there are plenty of options to put your group to the test.

Foxtrail

There are over 70 Foxtrail routes in Switzerland across 14 regions and cities. Your task with the group is to stay on the clever fox's trail. You'll solve tricky puzzles and discover a city or location from a completely different perspective.

With larger groups, you can split up and even compete against each other to see who can catch the fox the fastest. Foxtrail is an ideal activity to enhance teamwork and cooperation.

Outdoor Escape Game

Similar to Foxtrail, Outdoor Escape Games also focus on solving challenging puzzles and completing a mission. You'll be equipped with essential tools needed during your game.

Escape games are a great idea for a hen party as you engage in a shared mission outdoors in the fresh air while solving exciting puzzles. Whether you need to save the secret recipe of St. Gallen sausages or attempt to close a magical portal to dark creatures from the past doesn’t really matter. The main thing is to have fun and strengthen group bonds.

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• Book Outdoor Escape Game

Indoor Escape Room

When the weather is bad or for a cozy group outing indoors, escape rooms offer a great switch-up. Puzzle-solving, figuring things out, discussing, following clues, and having fun are the focus here. Within a set time, you’re tasked with breaking out of the room you’ve been locked in. You can only achieve this by working together and solving the puzzles as a team.

Escape rooms are available in most Swiss cities, and if you want to continue afterwards, you have the chance to do so after your successful or failed mission.

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• Book Escape Room

In 20 Swiss cities, you can find escape games specifically designed for stag parties on Swiss Activities. In each city, there’s one for the ladies and one for the guys.

Here’s an example from Swiss Activities:

• Outdoor Escape Game "Beat the Bride" in Thun
• Outdoor Escape Game "Beat the Groom" in Lucerne

Mystery Dinner

A Mystery Dinner promises a thrilling and entertaining evening filled with fun and delicious food. It's a unique group experience where you step into different roles and try to solve a criminal case. While doing so, you can enjoy a multi-course menu and create wonderful memories together.

For your stag party, you can purchase a game, send the roles to all participants in advance, and look forward to an exciting evening.

Mystery Experience

During the Mystery Experience, you'll take on the role of an investigator. Together, you'll go on a trail of clues trying to solve a mysterious murder case. The Mystery Experience can be played in many locations across Switzerland. All you need is a smartphone, team spirit, and some skills. You'll not only face exciting puzzles and hints, but also some surprising twists and turns.

To organize this stag party, you can register for free at Krimispass and you'll receive the case directly in your inbox.

Stag Party for Explorers

Explore Switzerland with your group and embark on a unique adventure.

City Tour

How well do you know your own city? If you’ve never joined a guided tour in a city familiar or unfamiliar to you and want to organize a stag party, this could be a great opportunity. There are countless exciting city tours across Switzerland, often organized by themes.

In special tours, you'll be guided by historical figures through hidden alleys of a city. Whether it's a maid from the 16th century or a real executioner, you won’t want to miss the stories these characters have to tell.

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• Book a city tour

E-Bike Tour

An E-Bike tour is perfect if you're looking for an active activity for your group, but don't want to end up too out of breath to enjoy relaxed conversations. If you don't own your own E-Bikes, you can often rent them for a day in many places, typically found at the train stations of larger Swiss cities.

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• Book guided E-Bike tours

E-Bike City Tour

City tours are available in nearly every city, but they usually take place on foot. How about a city tour on an E-Bike instead? If you're interested in exploring a city or place with your group while also being a bit active, an E-Bike city tour is a great option.

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• E-Bike city tour Zurich

Indoor Escape Room

When the weather isn’t great or if you're looking for a cozy group outing indoors, escape rooms offer a fun alternative. Solving puzzles, thinking creatively, discussing ideas, following clues, and just having a good time is what it’s all about here. Within a set time, your mission is to break out of the room you’ve been locked in. You can only succeed by working together and cracking the puzzles as a team.

Escape rooms can be found in most Swiss cities, and afterward, if you feel like continuing the fun, you have the opportunity to do so after a successful—or perhaps unsuccessful—mission.

Moped Tour

Did you also ride one of the legendary “Mopeds” in your youth? If you want to revive some old traditions for the next bachelorette party, you can organize a moped tour with your group. These trips can range from short excursions to all-day adventures. You can also combine them with a treasure hunt and many other fun elements.

City Tour

City tours come in many shapes and forms. If you want to go on a fun outing with your group, you have the tough choice between Segways, E-Tuk Tuks, E-Scooters, bikes, or maybe even roller skates?

To experience a city from a new perspective, you can either create your own route or join a guided tour with your companions. Some fun trips, like the one with the E-Tuk Tuk, can even be paired with a delicious burger or fondue.

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• Book a city tour

Segway City Tour

A city tour on a Segway is perfect if you want to explore as much of a city as possible while having some fun riding. You’ll see more than if you were on a bus or walking around. You’ll pass by many spots that a bus can’t reach. Plus, the Segway allows you to cover a much larger area than you would on foot. So if you're looking to check out a new city with your bachelorette group, hop on a Segway.

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• Book a Segway tour

With these ideas for your next bachelor party nothing can go wrong. We hope you were able to find inspiration for your planning and wish you lots of fun. Of course, we'd love for you to share your adventure with us on our social media channels. Tag us on Instagram with #swissactivities or @swiss_activies or on Facebook with @Swissactivites.com when you share your photos.