Ten event ideas for the end of the year

From the end of November until the New Year's Eve Gala, the Circus Mugg for companies and private individuals near Glarus. Apéros in a closed setting are possible. Closed parties with a maximum of 126 people have the possibility to book a private performance until mid-January. Individual wishes can be taken into consideration. The full-length program with live music is accompanied by a seasonal four-course menu.2. THEATER

To Clowns and calories is the theme of the eponymous Consumption Theater, which will be making a guest appearance in Winterthur from November 13, 2015 to January 31, 2016. Visitors are immersed in a world of chandeliers, velvet sofas and golden angels. For 16 years, the Gasser family has been inviting guests to a dinner spectacle consisting of a four-course menu and a variety show. The mobile theater can seat 148 people.3. BAHN

Special rail vehicles for groups from 10 to 2200 people are available at the SBB including historic trains such as the TEE, a modern saloon car or the parade train Red Double Arrow Churchill built in 1939. Many of them have professionally equipped kitchens, so that dinners can also be served on the train. For social programs such as sightseeing, stops can be made at all Swiss stations as well as at selected locations along the route.4. SHIP

Christmas parties on Lake Zurich are so popular that they are already almost fully booked in the summer. Those who can still get hold of free places can enjoy a round trip including a gourmet menu at the Lake Zurich Shipping Company. For example, on the Cheese Fondue Ship (Tuesdays from November 6 to December 22, 2015 and Mondays from November 16 to December 21, 2015), the Fondue Chinoise Ship (Thursdays from October 1 to December 17, 2015 and Fridays from November 20. November to December 18, 2015), the Flint Ship (Wednesdays from November 18 to December 16, 2015), the Wine & Dine Ship (Saturdays from November 14 to December 12, 2015) or the Beer & Dine Ship (Saturday, December 19, 2015). Groups with a maximum of 70 guests are accepted, and the ship's capacity is up to 220 people. From a group size of 80 participants, entire ships can be rented. 5. TRAFFIC HOUSE

A journey into infinite space in the Planetarium, a chocolate treat in the Swiss Chocolate Adventure, a dream movie on the biggest screen in Switzerland or a guided tour with exciting stories, facts and figures is what the Swiss Museum of Transport Groups with a maximum of 400 participants. Apéros and dinners can be held in one of the four gastro locations, in the Conference Center or in a museum hall of your choice. As a premiere, the Swiss Museum of Transport will present the world's first indoor ski jumping facility. In the Aviation and Space Travel Hall, the dream of flying will come true for a maximum of six daredevils per hour. Those who jump will receive a certificate afterwards; skis, boots, suit, helmet and start number will be provided. 6. LOCK

Romantics come to the Freudenfels Castle in Eschenz TG at their expense. The medieval complex above Untersee offers an atmospheric setting for company Christmas parties and year-end events. There is a choice of evening banquets with or without a supporting program, winter aperitifs with mulled wine, chestnuts and roasted almonds on the castle terrace, a fondue in the castle garden or a soup festival. All offers are aimed at groups with a maximum of 60 guests. In keeping with the historical ambience, a guided tour of the castle with Christmas stories, archery by torchlight, or a fire performance can be booked as supporting programs.7. BUILDER'S YARD

Not only popular with families, is the adventure farm Jucker Farm in Seegräben ZH. Only a few dates are still available for company events at the end and beginning of the year. The offers range from an own Christmas market and a farm food festival to an outdoor fondue party with a farmers' tournament. The rustic shed made of old wood with a fireplace provides a lot of atmosphere. Baking workshops, scarecrow making, torchlight hikes or mosten can be booked as supporting programs. Ice chiselling is also possible on request. The maximum size for Christmas dinners is 2000 people. 8. HOTEL

Over 300,000 lights bathe the Christmas hotel Seeburg in Lucerne in an atmospheric light. Numerous Christmas trees and a seasonal decor support the festive ambience. Christmas parties and anniversaries with up to 60 guests can be held in one of the restaurants; the modern Seeburgsaal seats 100 people and the historic Panoramasaal 300 participants. A highlight is the open-air fondue terrace with 80 seats, where guests can enjoy the Swiss specialty wrapped in woolen blankets. Thanks to external partners, the house offers a wide range of fringe events and activities, including a magic show or a wine training course.9. SEMINAR/ CONGRESS CENTERS

In former times knights resided between the Baldegg and Hallwil lakes, today the historic buildings are part of the seminar center Hitzkirch. For Christmas parties this year, the inner courtyard is illuminated in a fairytale way, fir trees, fire bowls and little chestnut houses invite to a wintry aperitif with mulled wine, cheese baguette and other delicacies. Up to 140 people can be seated in one of the banquet halls, and archery, a self-defense course, a wine tasting in the vinotheque or a guided tour of the associated police school can be booked as supporting events. 10. OUTDOOR EVENTS

The event specialist Experience Switzerland has numerous ideas for company end-of-year celebrations in its portfolio, including snowshoe tours with fondue fun, curling or torchlight hikes in a Swiss region of choice. Larger groups are recommended to hold the event in a special location such as an igloo or in nature. Additional programs and shows can be booked on request. The winter offers of Erlebnis Schweiz are aimed at groups of 10 to 1500 people.