Typically German presents: 7 artisan ideas that go down well in Switzerland
If you want to give a typically German present in Switzerland, you quickly end up with beer tankards and garden gnomes. There is a better way: Germany has small producers who have been doing one single thing really well for generations. You will find seven of them with us – delivered from Mönchaltorf, with no customs formalities.
1. Nuremberg Elisenlebkuchen from Lebküchnerei Düll
The classic of all classics, but in its artisan version: at least 44 per cent nuts, every piece spread by hand on the turntable, in the same bakehouse since 1934. On its own a small something to bring along, as a pack of 3 a present for the Advent table. Our portrait of Lebküchnerei Düll explains why Elisenlebkuchen are something other than ordinary Lebkuchen.
Suits: Christmas, an Advent visit, colleagues. To the Elisenlebkuchen
2. Black Forest jam from Genussmanufaktur Faller
Stirred in an open copper pan since 1913, 12 to 15 minutes of cooking time, 60 per cent fruit. The black cherry & strawberry gift set brings together the most famous and the most popular variety. If you are after something unusual, take the spread set with Rothaus beer and whisky – three jars that are guaranteed to be talked about at the breakfast table.
Suits: hosts, breakfast people, a small thank-you. All jams
3. Gourmet popcorn from Berlin by Knalle
Baked twice, finished by hand, with varieties such as truffle & fleur de sel or Franzbrötchen. The tasting set with five varieties is the product most often given as a present: it looks good, everybody likes it and nobody has it already.
Suits: invitations, film nights, people who already have everything. All Knalle varieties
4. Tea from the Frankfurt tea house Ronnefeldt
In family hands since 1823, the tea of the international luxury hotel trade. For a present the Genusskollektion tasting box with ten varieties works well, or a 100 g tin such as the jasmine tea, which stays on the shelf even once it is empty.
Suits: tea drinkers, office presents, get-well wishes. All Ronnefeldt teas
5. City sets: Berlin and Hamburg
For everyone with a favourite city: “Ick bin ein Berliner” brings together Berlin curry sauce and Knalle popcorn, “Hamburg, meine Perle” puts Senf Pauli and Franzbrötchen popcorn side by side. Both sets come ready wrapped.
Suits: homesickness, travel memories, housewarming presents.
6. Ready-made gift boxes
If it may be a size larger: “Frühstück bei Schmitzis” with jam, honey and tea, “Salzige Snackmomente” for the apéro or “Das feine Feuer” with barbecue sauce, mustard and spices. In Advent the three Christmas boxes in three price brackets join them.
Suits: corporate presents, milestone birthdays, people you really want to thank. For larger quantities or your own combinations, write to us – we deliver to many addresses as well.
7. The gift voucher
If you do not know their taste: with the Feinkost Schmitz gift voucher the person receiving it chooses for themselves. It arrives by email straight away, even on 24 December at 5 pm.
What to bear in mind when giving a present
Shelf life. Jam, tea, mustard and popcorn keep for months; Lebkuchen should be eaten within a few weeks – no problem in Advent.
Allergens. Elisenlebkuchen contain nuts, many popcorn varieties contain milk. The ingredients are given on every product page.
Delivery. We deliver throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein, carriage free from an order value of CHF 85, as a rule within 2 to 4 working days. On request the parcel goes straight to the person receiving it.
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