Mulled Wine Apéro & Fondue-Raclette Huts: The Best Locations for Team Events

The mulled wine apéro is the relaxed alternative to a big Christmas party. No lengthy dinner, no complicated seating plans, instead a casual standing format where everyone can move around freely. This creates an informal atmosphere for genuine conversations away from the daily grind.

Christmas markets with private areas: Many markets in Zurich, Basel or Bern offer exclusive huts for teams. The festive atmosphere with fairy lights and the scent of mulled wine is already there. Perfect for one or two relaxed hours after work. You'll find dates and locations under Christmas Markets.

Rooftop locations with winter terraces: Mulled wine with a view over the city, made possible by heated terraces. Modern, centrally located and ideal for teams who appreciate an urban atmosphere.

Hotels with winter gardens: Heated winter gardens offer an outdoor feel with indoor comfort. Professional service and weather protection included.

Practical tips: Plan for one to two hours and always offer non-alcoholic alternatives such as punch or hot chocolate. Small snacks like pretzels or cheese bites are a must. For an idea of the costs you should expect for a winter company event, see our guide What does a company Christmas party cost in Switzerland?

Nothing is more Swiss or more cosy than a fondue or raclette evening in a rustic hut. Eating together around the caquelon or raclette grill creates closeness. As the cheese melts, so does the ice between colleagues. Everyone pitches in themselves, which breaks down hierarchies and makes for relaxed conversation.

Mountain huts with alpine charm: In the Swiss mountains you'll find alpine huts offering fondue or raclette. The journey through the winter landscape, on foot, by cable car or by horse-drawn sleigh, becomes an experience in itself. Find ideas in our article Alpine Huts and Mountain Lodges.

Fondue parlours in the city: Cities also have cosy fondue and raclette restaurants with separate rooms for teams. Less effort in terms of travel, but just as sociable.

Pop-up chalets in winter: From November to February, temporary fondue and raclette chalets spring up in many cities, at Christmas markets, by lakesides or on rooftop terraces. You'll find a continuously updated overview on the page Fondue and Raclette in Winter.

What to bear in mind: Fondue and raclette take time, so plan for at least two to three hours. Clarify in advance who doesn't eat cheese, and ask the venue about alternatives and about cheese made without animal rennet.

A selection of providers whose listing explicitly offers fondue or raclette. Capacities as stated in the listing, as of October 2026.

In the heart of the city: Fondue Chalet Alp Zürich offers, according to its listing, raclette, classic cheese fondue or fondue chinoise for groups of up to 250 people.

Among the vineyards: The Winzerhaus in Weiningen has its own dedicated space, the «Fondue Chäller», for up to 60 people.

On the mountain: Hotel Meielisalp in Leissigen combines seminars with outdoor fondue, for up to 120 people.

By the water: At SANDOASE in Basel's harbour, the houseboat is also suitable for fondue events, according to its listing.

Small and rural: Schnousi in Ruswil is an event venue for up to 35 people, with raclette available on request.

Delivered to your office: Raclette- und Fondue-Catering from Kilchberg has been serving cheese fondue and raclette for three generations. Plus Catering CH offers, among other things, a fondue evening or a hot stone meal.

Why not combine both? Start with a relaxed mulled wine apéro where everyone can arrive at their own pace, then sit down together for fondue or raclette. That way you get a laid-back start in standing format and a cosy main part at the table.

Many venues offer exactly these kinds of packages, from mountain huts with a mulled wine welcome to city restaurants with an apéro corner and a fondue room. Find more formats for your year-end celebration in our Christmas Party Ideas 2026.

Earlier than you might think. The fondue and raclette season is booked in autumn: around 70 percent of enquiries on EventButler come in between September and November. If you want to celebrate in December, that's how you secure the popular evenings before Christmas. Most teams plan for 12 to 50 guests.

To find out what happens after you submit your request, see the help article What happens after I submit my enquiry?

Whether it's a relaxed mulled wine apéro, a sociable fondue or a rustic raclette: wintry team events combine tradition with cosiness. The simple organisation and team-building effect make these formats an obvious choice for the cold season. The only important thing is to enquire early enough.

Keep browsing: Christmas Party and Winter Special, Fondue and Raclette, Winter Team Events, Christmas Dinners and Christmas Markets.

The mulled wine aperitif is the relaxed alternative to the big Christmas party. No lengthy dinner, no complicated seating plans, instead a casual standing format where everyone can move around freely.

Christmas markets with private areas: Many markets in Zurich, Basel or Bern offer exclusive huts for teams. The atmosphere, complete with fairy lights and the scent of mulled wine, is already there. Find dates and locations under Christmas markets.

Rooftop locations with winter terraces: Mulled wine with a view over the city, heated terraces make it possible.

Hotels with winter gardens: Heated winter gardens offer an outdoor feel with indoor comfort and weather protection.

Practical tips: Allow one to two hours and always offer non-alcoholic alternatives such as punch or hot chocolate. Small snacks like pretzels or cheese bites are a must. For an idea of the costs involved, see the guide What does a company Christmas party cost in Switzerland?

Nothing is more Swiss or cosy than a fondue or raclette evening in a rustic hut. As the cheese melts, so does the ice between colleagues. Everyone pitches in themselves, which breaks down hierarchies and makes for relaxed conversation.

Mountain huts with alpine charm: The journey through the winter landscape, whether on foot, by gondola or horse-drawn sleigh, becomes an experience in itself. Find ideas in the article Alpine huts and mountain lodges.

Fondue parlours in the city: Cosy fondue and raclette restaurants with separate rooms for teams. Less effort getting there, just as sociable.

Pop-up chalets in winter: From November to February, temporary fondue and raclette chalets spring up in many cities. Find a continually updated overview on the page Fondue and raclette in winter.

What to keep in mind: Allow at least two to three hours. Find out in advance who doesn't eat cheese, and ask the venue about alternatives and about cheese made without animal rennet.

Start with a relaxed mulled wine aperitif where everyone can arrive at their own pace, then sit down together for fondue or raclette. That way you get a casual standing start and a cosy main course at the table. Many venues offer exactly these kinds of packages. Find more ideas for the year-end celebration in the Christmas party ideas 2026.

Earlier than you might think. Fondue and raclette season is booked in autumn: around 70 per cent of enquiries we receive come in between September and November. Anyone wanting to celebrate in December secures the popular evenings before Christmas this way. Most teams plan for 12 to 50 guests. For an overview of when each step should happen, see the article Plan your Christmas party 2026 now.

To find out what happens after you submit your enquiry, see the help article What happens after my enquiry?

Find more fondue and raclette offers on the page Fondue and raclette in winter. More for the team in the Christmas special: Winter team events, Christmas dinners and Christmas markets.