Gift ideas
Unique gifts for her: ideas based on her passions, not on clichés
Unique gifts for her, whether a partner, a friend, a sister or a mum: ideas chosen for what she really loves, from the traveller to the science lover, including a real iceberg in her name.
Unique gifts for her are, above all, gifts that reflect who she is. Rather than searching for "a gift for women", start from her passions: nature, travel, cooking, science, art or the causes she cares about. A gift chosen for what she really loves, with a personal note, will always make more of an impression than a product designed for "women". Here are ideas sorted by profile, for a partner, a friend, a sister, a mum or a colleague.
The golden rule: start from the person
"Gifts for her" aisles often offer the same candles, bath sets and jewellery. They are not bad gifts, but they are rarely unique. To get away from clichés, ask yourself three questions:
- What does she talk about with enthusiasm? A trip, a book, a sport, a cause.
- What would she love to do but never finds time for? A workshop, an outing, a discovery.
- What memory do you share? A place, a date, a joke.
The answers will lead you to a unique gift more surely than any catalogue.
For a nature lover
A real iceberg in her name
With Mon Iceberg, you give the symbolic adoption of a real iceberg, in Antarctica or off Newfoundland, tracked by satellite using public data. The certificate bears her name, the iceberg's position and size, a small world map and your message. She can receive news of her iceberg and the sea ice every year. It is an unusual, meaningful gift that takes up no space at all.
Iceberg D15A
Antarctica · 3,037 km² · 94 × 41 km
from €39.99
Iceberg B22A
Antarctica · 1,229 km² · 54 × 46 km
from €39.99
Iceberg A81
Antarctica · 1,221 km² · 52 × 46 km
from €39.99
Iceberg C36
Antarctica · 848 km² · 43 × 30 km
from €29.99
Iceberg IIP 20014
Iceberg Alley · 16 sightings in 2021
from €19.99
Iceberg IIP 20092
Iceberg Alley · 14 sightings in 2021
from €19.99
An outing with a naturalist guide
Birdwatching at dawn, a forest walk to identify plants, a boat trip to see dolphins: an experience in nature creates a strong memory.
Sponsoring a wild animal
With a nature conservation charity, a symbolic sponsorship supports a conservation programme and brings news of the animal.
For a traveller
A weekend away by train
A train ticket and a night in a city she has always wanted to discover. The train lets her travel without adding to her carbon footprint, as we explain in our guide Take the train instead of flying.
A map of her travels
A scratch-off world map or a personalised poster showing the places she has visited, and those she still wants to discover.
An iceberg at the end of the world
For someone who dreams of Antarctica or the Far North, a real iceberg tracked by satellite is a poetic way to give her a piece of those distant landscapes.
For a science lover
An astronomy evening
A stargazing evening with an astronomy club, or a ticket to a planetarium: a gift that makes her look up.
A popular science magazine subscription
A science magazine, in print or digital, to read all year round. A gift that renews itself every month.
An iceberg and its data
The icebergs in our catalogue are named, measured and tracked by the U.S. National Ice Center. For a curious mind, discovering how an iceberg is tracked by satellite is fascinating: our article on iceberg A23a tells forty years of tracking.
For a creative soul
A craft workshop
Ceramics, bookbinding, linocut, sewing: a half-day workshop to learn a technique and leave with her creation.
Beautiful materials
A hand-bound notebook, quality brushes, a calligraphy set: a lasting object, chosen with care.
For a food lover
A world cooking class
Japanese, Lebanese, Mexican or Indian cuisine: a class to discover new flavours, to recreate at home afterwards.
A basket from local producers
Cheeses, honey, oils, chocolates from artisans in her region: a gourmet gift that supports small producers.
For a woman who cares about causes
A donation or membership in her name
To a charity defending a cause she cares about: the environment, education, health, human rights.
A gift that raises awareness
An iceberg with the optional climate contribution, which funds carbon removal projects through Stripe Climate, or a book about the climate, to extend her commitment.
Depending on who she is
- For a partner: a gift that recalls your story, or an iceberg in both your names (see our unique gift ideas for couples).
- For a friend: an experience to share together, a workshop or an outing.
- For a sister: a childhood memory revisited, a photo album, a sisters' weekend.
- For a mum: time together, a day organised for her, a gift that reflects who she is.
- For a colleague: a small symbolic gift, such as an Iceberg Alley iceberg, from €19.99.
Choose an iceberg to giveInstant PDF certificate · delivery on the date of your choice · from €19.99
Frequently asked questions
What is a unique gift for her?
A gift chosen for her passions rather than her gender: an experience in nature, a weekend away by train, a creative workshop, an astronomy evening or a symbolic gift such as a real iceberg in her name.
What is a unique gift for a friend?
An experience to share (a workshop, an outing, a concert), a shared memory brought to life, or an unusual gift that will make her smile, such as an iceberg in her name with a playful message.
What do you give a woman who has everything?
An experience, time or a symbolic gift: they don't take up space and they leave a memory. Adopting a real iceberg, with news every year, is an idea she almost certainly won't already have.
How much does an iceberg gift cost?
From €19.99 to €39.99 depending on the iceberg. The PDF certificate is sent immediately, or on the date of your choice.