Wichteln Online Organisieren — Kostenlos & Sofort
Wichteln is the German tradition of Secret Santa — a beloved gift exchange where participants secretly draw names and give each other presents. With Secret Santa Organizer you can organize your Wichteln entirely online, free of charge, in under 60 seconds.
What is Wichteln?
Wichteln (also called Wichteln, Gabentausch, or Nikolaus-Wichteln) is a popular German-speaking holiday tradition. Each participant draws the name of one other person and buys them a gift within an agreed budget. The identity of the gift-giver is kept secret — hence the term "Wichtel" (a small helpful gnome-like creature from German folklore who works in secret).
How to Organize Wichteln Online
- Create your group — Enter the names and email addresses of all Wichteln participants.
- Set a budget — Optionally define a gift budget (e.g. €20) so everyone spends the same.
- Add exclusion rules — Prevent couples or colleagues from drawing each other.
- Draw names — Our system randomly assigns participants, guaranteeing a fair and secret draw.
- Send emails — Every participant receives a private email with their Wichteln assignment and a wishlist link.
Why Use Secret Santa Organizer for Wichteln?
- 100% free — no premium plan, no hidden costs
- No app download — works in any browser
- No account needed — start immediately
- Wishlist feature — participants share gift ideas
- Exclusion rules — prevent unwanted pairings
- Available in German — full German language support