Secret Santa gift ideas, by budget
Secret Santa usually means a small budget and someone you don't know well. Go for things almost anyone enjoys and nobody has too many of, or ask them anonymously before you buy.
Under €25
Travel cable organiser
Every charger in its own pocket, no more cable tangles in the bag.
Undated desk planner
A tidy week on one page, starting whenever they like.
Hand cream trio
One for the desk, one for the bag, one for the nightstand.
Handmade ceramic mug
Their morning coffee, in a cup nobody else has.
Box of handmade sweets
A small treat that always lands well, especially as a thank-you.
Honey tasting set
Linden, buckwheat, acacia: how different honey can taste.
Insulated steel flask
Keeps tea hot all day on walks, hikes and fishing trips.
Party card game
Easy rules, loud laughs, ideal for the next get-together.
Natural beeswax candles
Burn slowly with a faint honey scent that fills the room.
Wooden brain-teaser set
Desk-sized puzzles that are maddening in the best way.
Sturdy canvas tote
For the market, the beach and everything in between.
Cinema tickets and snacks
The new release they've been waiting for, on the big screen.
Not sure which one? Send these ideas as a one-minute survey and see what they'd love.
Ask with these ideas€25 – €50
Seasonal candle trio
Three scents to match the mood: morning, evening and bath time.
Leather card holder
For the person who now pays with their phone and needs only three cards.
Beginner knitting kit
Soft yarn, good needles and a pattern for their first cosy scarf.
Scratch-off world map
Every trip gets scratched off, and the next one gets planned.
Audiobook subscription
Turns commutes, walks and chores into reading time.
Bath ritual set
Salts, oil and a candle for a properly slow evening soak.
Rechargeable bike light set
Bright, USB-charged lights for safer evening rides.
Bonsai tree
A living sculpture and a quiet daily ritual of care.
Brunch for two
A slow weekend morning at a spot they've wanted to try.
Candle-making kit
They choose the scents and end up with gifts for everyone else.
Fine chain bracelet
Light and easy to layer, goes with everything they own.
Indoor climbing intro session
A fun new challenge with an instructor and all the gear provided.
Not sure which one? Send these ideas as a one-minute survey and see what they'd love.
Ask with these ideas€50 – €100
Chunky knit throw
For the sofa nest they build every evening with a series on.
Ultrasonic aroma diffuser
Gentle scent and soft light, with no open flame.
Professional baking tin set
Heavy tins that bake evenly, for cakes, tarts and loaves.
Home barista class
Café-level coffee at home after one hands-on session.
Compact camping stove kit
Hot coffee at the summit and a warm dinner by the tent.
Quality chef's knife
One great knife makes every bit of chopping faster and more fun.
Three-month coffee subscription
Fresh beans from a new roaster arriving at their door every month.
Tickets to see a band they love
Hearing those songs live, together, is hard to beat.
Cooking class
An evening learning a new cuisine, then eating what they made.
Extra-cosy pet bed
The best bed in the house, finally belonging to the pet.
Custom illustrated portrait
Them, their partner or the whole family, drawn by a real illustrator.
Lightweight cycling helmet
Light, well ventilated and comfortable enough to forget it's on.
Not sure which one? Send these ideas as a one-minute survey and see what they'd love.
Ask with these ideas€100 – €200
Cashmere scarf
Incredibly soft and warm, they'll wear it all winter long.
Quiet air purifier
Fresher air at home, especially for city flats and pet owners.
Compact binoculars
For birdwatching, mountain views and stargazing on clear nights.
Six-month book subscription
A hand-picked book in the post each month, matched to their taste.
Burr coffee grinder
Freshly ground beans: the single biggest upgrade for home coffee.
Big campaign board game
Weeks of game nights with a story that unfolds session by session.
Carry-on suitcase
Light, sturdy and sized for weekend trips with no checked bag.
Monthly pass for yoga or fitness classes
A month to try the studio they keep walking past.
Cordless drill-driver
The one tool every home project starts with.
Night at a countryside guesthouse
Fresh air, homemade breakfast and a proper rest from the city.
Leather crossbody bag
Hands-free for city days and travel, and goes with everything.
E-reader with a warm backlight
A whole library in a bag, easy on the eyes at night.
Not sure which one? Send these ideas as a one-minute survey and see what they'd love.
Ask with these ideas€200+
Adjustable dumbbells
A whole rack of weights that fits in a corner of the flat.
Aluminium suitcase
The buy-it-once suitcase for someone who travels a lot.
Compact camera drone
Holiday views from above: a whole new angle on familiar places.
Digital piano
Headphone practice means they can play late without bothering anyone.
Lightweight down duvet
Cloud-light and warm: an upgrade they'll feel every single night.
Drawing tablet with screen
For the doodler ready to try digital illustration properly.
Home espresso machine
Flat whites at home that rival their favourite café.
Games console
Couch co-op evenings and a backlog of great games to dive into.
GPS running watch
Pace, distance and training plans for someone chasing a new PB.
Hand-woven rug
Warm underfoot and the piece that pulls a whole room together.
Hot-air balloon flight
Sunrise over fields and forests: a memory for life.
Leather backpack
Smart enough for the office, sturdy enough for weekends away.
Not sure which one? Send these ideas as a one-minute survey and see what they'd love.
Ask with these ideas