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Men are known for answering “nothing” or “whatever you like” when you ask what they want. That does not make the job any easier. Here are our ideas for Christmas gifts for men of all ages, from young men in their 20s to grandad at 75, with a special eye on the house, garden and leisure time.
In short
- Think hobbies and everyday life: what does he do at the weekend, and what does he use every day?
- Quality beats quantity: one good tool or piece of kit lasts for many years.
- Experiences are often a hit, especially for the man who has everything.
- See also our guide: What should I give for Christmas?
Christmas gifts for men in their 20s
The first flat, student life or a new job. Many young men are missing the basics for the home and appreciate gifts they can use straight away.
- Kitchen starter set: a good chef’s knife, a wooden chopping board and a cast-iron pan.
- Board game or card game: for evenings with friends.
- Wireless headphones: for the gym, the bus and the train.
- Experience: tickets to a football match, a concert or a session at a climbing centre.
- Toolbox for the flat: with screwdrivers, a hammer, a spirit level and a tape measure.
- Coffee kit: a cafetière or a hand grinder and a bag of good coffee.
Christmas gifts for men in their 30s and 40s
House, kids, work and too little time. Gifts that make everyday life easier, or that give him a bit of breathing space, often hit the mark.
- Good tools: a cordless drill or an impact driver, if he takes on projects around the house.
- Barbecue kit: a meat thermometer, a quality grill brush or a set of stainless steel barbecue tools.
- Head torch: for working in the garden, fixing the bike or walking the dog in the dark.
- Travel mug: that keeps his coffee hot all the way to work.
- Good work gloves and a hat: for winter jobs in the garden and around the house.
- Time to himself: a voucher for a day when you look after the kids, so he can go fishing or cycling.
- A course: in cooking, beer brewing or woodworking, for example.
Christmas gifts for men in their 50s and 60s
Many have plenty of time for hobbies and the house, and most already have what they need. Go for quality and experiences.
- Garden kit: a good pair of secateurs, a quality rake or a sturdy wheelbarrow.
- Nest box or bird table: for the garden, ideally with a bird book.
- Wine, whisky or craft beer: or perhaps a voucher for a tasting.
- Weekend break: a trip together to another part of the country.
- Smartwatch or step counter: for the active man.
- Biography or non-fiction: about his interests, from history to sport.
- Comfy slippers: in wool or sheepskin.
Christmas gifts for men over 70
Older men often have everything they need and would rather have time with the family than more things.
- Photo book: with pictures from the past year or from the family’s history.
- Shared experience: an outing with the grandchildren, a visit to a museum or a trip to the theatre.
- Help around the house and garden: a voucher for clearing the gutters, trimming the hedge or changing light bulbs.
- Warm throw and good socks: for cold evenings in the armchair.
- Audiobook subscription or newspaper: if his eyesight is not what it used to be.
- Smoke alarm with a 10-year battery: a reassuring gift he would not think of buying himself.
Christmas gifts for men by budget
| Budget | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Under DKK 100 | Wool socks, craft beer, head torch, pocket knife |
| DKK 100–300 | Travel mug, meat thermometer, book, board game, work gloves |
| DKK 300–700 | Barbecue tools, chef’s knife, secateurs, slippers, tasting |
| Over DKK 700 | Cordless drill, smartwatch, weekend break, headphones |
For the man who has everything
- Give time: a day together doing something he enjoys.
- Give something that gets used up: coffee, olive oil, barbecue spices or good chocolate.
- Give an experience: a race track day, a fishing trip, a beer tasting or a football match.
- Give help: home-made vouchers for specific jobs around the house.
Find more ideas in our guides to Christmas gifts for women and Christmas gifts for kids, and read our advice on exchanges, gift cards and delivery in What should I give for Christmas?
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Christmas gift for a man?
A gift that suits his hobby or everyday life, such as good tools, barbecue kit, a travel mug or an experience. Think about what he spends his time on, and what could make it a little better.
What do you give a man who doesn’t want anything?
Give an experience, time together or something that gets used up, such as coffee, craft beer or quality ingredients for the barbecue.
What is a good Christmas gift for Dad?
For a dad with a house and garden, good tools, garden kit or barbecue tools are usually a hit. For a dad who has everything, a photo book or a shared experience is a gift that will be remembered.
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