Gifts for teens: 194 ideas that won’t get an eye-roll
Buying for a teenager is a whole different game. What was cool last year is cringe now, and asking usually gets you a shrug. These ideas tend to land – from gadgets to things you can do together.
194 ideas
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To unwrap 111
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Beauty advent calendar
24 doors full of little favourites – December becomes a month of pampering.
€30–90 Search for it -
LEGO advent calendar
A little model every day – and a whole world by Christmas Eve.
€25–40 Search for it -
Chocolate tasting box
Six varieties from around the world – an evening of pure indulgence.
€20–40 Search for it -
Hoodie from a favourite brand
The jumper that's never allowed to be in the wash.
€50–120 Search for it -
Matching Christmas pyjamas for the family
The photo under the tree becomes the best one of the year.
€25–60 Search for it -
Painted pet portrait
Their darling as a work of art – painted from a favourite photo.
€40–120 Search for it -
Bauble with their name and the year
Back on the tree every year – telling a story.
€10–25 Search for it -
Kick scooter or stunt scooter
Off to the skate park – or just to school a bit faster.
€40–130 Search for it -
LEGO set for adults
A few relaxing evenings – and a showpiece on the shelf at the end.
€50–200 Search for it -
Metal poster of a favourite game or film
Their favourite world on the wall – magnetic, no drilling.
€40–80 Search for it -
Personalised name collar
Pretty, sturdy and with a phone number in case they wander off.
€20–45 Search for it -
Phone tripod with ring light
Steady shots and good light – for videos that look the part.
€15–40 Search for it -
Pokémon trading card booster packs
Tearing open packs and hoping for a rare card – the thrill never gets old.
€10–40 Search for it -
Squishmallow of a favourite character
Huge, soft, made for cuddling and collecting – from Stitch to unicorns.
€15–40 Search for it -
Squishy and fidget toy set
Squeeze, squish, pop – for restless hands and swapping in the playground.
€10–25 Search for it -
Tea sampler from around the world
For cosy afternoons and a journey in your head.
€20–35 Search for it -
Vinyl reissue of a favourite album
A favourite album you can hold – with a cover to display.
€25–40 Search for it -
Smart lamp
Dim the light from your phone, change colours, wake up to a sunrise.
€20–60 Search for it -
A good soldering station
Clean joints and precise temperature – for every electronics project.
€40–120 Search for it -
A good vacuum flask
Keeps coffee and tea hot for hours – at the office or up a mountain.
€20–40 Search for it -
Bake-your-own dog treats kit
Healthy biscuits from your own kitchen, with bone-shaped cutters.
€15–25 Search for it -
Beginner's knitting kit
With instructions and yarn – the first beanie is done sooner than you think.
€25–45 Search for it -
Binder for a trading card collection
Every card gets its place – and the collection finally looks as good as it is.
€15–30 Search for it -
Binoculars for nature explorers
Birds, mountains, stars – suddenly everything is close.
€50–150 Search for it -
Camping stove set
Coffee in the morning, pasta at night – wherever the tent is pitched.
€30–70 Search for it -
GPS running watch
Pace, distance, heart rate – and joy at every bit of progress.
€100–300 Search for it -
Horse grooming kit
Brushes, curry comb and mane spray – for the best part before the ride.
€25–50 Search for it -
Mechanical keyboard
Satisfyingly clicky, a joy to type on – for code and games.
€60–150 Search for it -
Paint by numbers for adults
Calms the mind – and ends with a picture on the wall.
€15–35 Search for it -
Raspberry Pi starter kit
A tiny computer for big ideas – from smart home to games console.
€60–120 Search for it -
Resistance band set for home
A workout in the living room, no gym or machines needed.
€15–35 Search for it -
Retro console with classic games
The games from back then – ready to play right away.
€60–120 Search for it -
Scratch-off world map
Scratch off every country visited – and plan the next ones.
€15–30 Search for it -
Well-stocked tackle box
The right lure for every fish and every kind of weather.
€20–50 Search for it -
Cake decorating set
Piping tips, a palette knife and ideas for the next birthday cake.
€20–40 Search for it -
Candle-making kit
A cosy evening, and at the end candles you can't buy anywhere.
€15–30 Search for it -
Coffee-table book on classic cars
Beautiful cars to leaf through – and nice in the living room too.
€25–60 Search for it -
Digital multimeter
Measure, test, find faults – the essential tool for electronics.
€25–80 Search for it -
E-scooter accessories
Phone mount, light and lock – small things that make every ride better.
€25–60 Search for it -
Electronics kit with soldering projects
Blinking lights, sirens, little robots – projects for many evenings.
€25–60 Search for it -
Lantern for camping nights
Warm light at the tent, on the balcony or in a power cut.
€20–45 Search for it -
Lightweight sleeping bag
Warm enough for cold nights, small enough for a backpack.
€50–120 Search for it -
Starter kit for a first car
Ice scraper, phone mount, warning triangle – everything that is missing in the first winter.
€25–60 Search for it
Experiences 45
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Concert tickets for their favourite band
Singing along, dancing along, goosebumps.
€40–120 Search for it -
Sourdough bread-baking class
Crispy crust, your own sourdough – and the know-how to do it at home.
€50–100 Search for it -
Taster session at a climbing gym
A new challenge, lots of laughs, sore muscles included.
€25–60 Search for it -
Theatre tickets for a favourite play
An evening you'll still be talking about on the way home.
€25–90 Search for it -
Trail ride through the countryside
A few hours in the saddle, through woods and fields.
€40–90 Search for it -
Pastry class: macarons & tarts
Learn fine pastry – and go home with a box full of treats.
€70–130 Search for it -
Watercolour workshop
No experience needed – and you go home with your own painting for the wall.
€40–90 Search for it -
Acting workshop taster
Stepping on stage, trying out roles, growing in confidence.
€30–90 Search for it -
Advanced driving course
Fun and makes you a safer driver – a gift with real use.
€90–180 Search for it -
Castle tour with a medieval feast
History you can touch – and dinner you eat with your fingers.
€30–80 Search for it -
Entry to a favourite race
A goal to aim for – and someone cheering at the roadside.
€20–80 Search for it -
Night tour at an observatory
Look through big telescopes, with experts explaining what you see.
€10–30 Search for it -
Stand-up paddleboarding lesson
Standing on the lake, soaking up the calm – after the first wobble.
€25–50 Search for it -
Taster sailing course
A day with wind in the sails – maybe the start of a passion.
€60–150 Search for it -
Tickets to an improv show
The audience shouts, the stage plays along – no two nights are the same.
€15–35 Search for it -
Trial guitar or piano lesson
Finally trying the instrument they always talk about.
€30–60 Search for it -
Try-dive experience
Breathing underwater for the first time – a feeling you never forget.
€60–120 Search for it -
Comic and manga drawing class
Invent your own characters and bring them to life.
€30–80 Search for it -
Gait analysis at a running shop
The right shoe makes all the difference – for knees and mood.
€30–80 Search for it -
Night watchman tour of the old town
Spooky and funny stories from your own town.
€10–25 Search for it -
Reading by a favourite author
Hear the voice behind the book – with a signed copy afterwards.
€10–30 Search for it -
Theatre or musical holiday camp
A week of rehearsals – then the big show for family and friends.
€80–250 Search for it -
Wilderness survival course
Making fire, building shelter, getting by outdoors.
€50–150 Search for it
Vouchers 16
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Voucher for a favourite boutique
Choose, try on, fall in love – no returns hassle.
€30–100 Search for it -
Voucher for an equestrian shop
Breeches, halter or treats – with riding gear, choosing for yourself is worth its weight in gold.
€20–80 Search for it -
Evening adult-education course
From pottery to Spanish – choosing is half the fun.
€30–120 Search for it -
Fishing licence course
The first step to the water – with everything you need to know.
€80–180 Search for it -
Money towards driving lessons
Learning to drive is expensive – every lesson brings the first solo drive closer.
€50–300 Search for it -
Language course voucher
For the next holiday – or simply because learning something new is fun.
€50–150 Search for it
Time together 17
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Match day with their favourite team
Nothing beats the atmosphere live in the stadium.
€30–120 Search for it -
Shopping day together – with coffee break
Browse, advise, laugh together. The coffee is on you.
€20–60 Search for it -
A day at a ropes course – together
Reaching new heights together: an outing you'll talk about for ages.
€30–60 Search for it -
A day at a theme park – together
Roller coasters, candyfloss and laughing till evening.
€40–80 Search for it -
Canoe trip – together
Paddling side by side, a picnic on the bank, lots of laughs.
€25–60 Search for it -
Car museum visit – together
A day among classics, full of stories from the old days.
€15–40 Search for it -
Visit a miniature world exhibition – together
The world in miniature – wonder for every age.
€20–40 Search for it -
A day at a trout lake – together
A day by the water, with a packed lunch and lots of patience.
€15–40 Search for it -
A day on the slopes – together
Fresh powder, a break at the mountain hut, home tired and happy.
€40–80 Search for it -
A night in a mountain hut – together
Sunset over the peaks, cosy hut evenings.
€50–120 Search for it -
Bouldering day – together
Puzzling out problems on the wall and cheering each other on.
€15–35 Search for it -
Open-air cinema for two
Summer evening, a blanket, a big film under the open sky.
€20–40 Search for it
Subscriptions 2
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A year of a language app
Ten minutes a day – and a year later, a real chat on holiday.
€40–90 Search for it
Homemade 3
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Homemade cookies in a pretty tin
Tastes like the festive season – and the tin stays.
€5–15 Search for it
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