There is no such thing as the perfect company outing, but there is a perfect one for your team. The best company away day ideas depend on the group, the season and the budget. The good news: Switzerland packs an enormous variety into a small space, from a summit experience to a leisurely afternoon by the lake.
So you don’t get lost in a jungle of ideas, we have sorted 16 destinations by type of team. That way you can quickly find what suits your people.
For active teams
If your people have energy and love the fresh air, it can be a bit more lively. Active days out bring people together, because you achieve something as a group.
- Canyoning or rafting in the Bernese Oberland or Ticino
- E-bike tour through the countryside of central Switzerland or along a lake
- Via ferrata or a guided summit hike in the Alps
- Stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Zurich, Lake Lucerne or Lake Geneva
For food and wine lovers
Not every team wants to break a sweat. Some bond best over good food in a relaxed atmosphere, and that is exactly what Switzerland is famous for.
- Wine tasting in Valais, the Bündner Herrschaft or on Lake Zurich
- A cheese or chocolate experience with a tasting
- A culinary boat trip on one of the big lakes
- A team cooking class followed by dinner together
For culture lovers
If your team prefers something calmer but stimulating, Switzerland has plenty of culture and history, ideal for teams who want to discover something new together.
- A city tour with a difference, built around a puzzle, a murder mystery or a photo challenge in Zurich, Bern or Lucerne
- A museum visit with a workshop or an exclusive guided tour
- Exploring the old town of Rapperswil-Jona or St. Gallen
- An architecture and design tour of a Swiss city
For nature lovers
Sometimes the best programme is nature itself. Fresh mountain air, wide open spaces and peace and quiet do every team good and make room for conversations away from the office.
- Panoramic hike with a cable car ride up and a stop at a mountain hut
- Snowshoeing or tobogganing in winter, for example around Davos
- A day in the mountains around St. Moritz with a drinks reception on an alpine pasture
- A guided discovery tour through a nature park
Planning a company away day: region, season and logistics
The choice of region often decides how much effort is involved. A central destination saves travel time, which matters when the day out falls on a working day. Think about the season too: summer opens up water and mountain experiences, winter scores with snow and cosiness, and spring and autumn are ideal for hiking and good food.
A few planning tips for a smooth day:
- ask the team beforehand about preferences and mobility, because not everyone wants to climb
- build in buffers, especially if you are travelling by public transport or depend on the weather
- have a bad-weather alternative ready
- leave enough time together, because the best conversations happen between the programme points
Choosing between these company away day ideas
Adrenaline, good food, culture or nature: the best company away day is the one that suits your team. If you want help sorting through ideas, or would like a well-rounded day organised from start to finish, we are happy to get involved. Browse our case studies or just give us a call, and we will find the right destination for your people.
