Abenteuer-Zeitreisen TOPAZ

What Abenteuer-Zeitreisen TOPAZ does

Abenteuer-Zeitreisen TOPAZ GmbH is a privately held Swiss event and experience company headquartered in Teufen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Founded in 1999 (incorporated as a GmbH in 2003) under the name Meister Häberlis Zeitreisen and renamed in 2001, the company specializes in themed team-building events, corporate dinners, club outings, and social programs for groups across German-speaking Switzerland. The portfolio comprises three service lines: (1) themed adventure events including crime dinners (Krimidinner), quiz dinners (Quizdinner), Scottish Highland Games, bridge construction, and Appenzell Olympiads; (2) nature tent rentals covering tipis, round tents, knights' tents, and yurts with full delivery and setup; and (3) the E-Bike Hub Appenzellerland, launched in 2023 with a 20-unit Raymon E-Bike fleet (10 E-Gravel, 10 E-MTB Fully) for group tours and individual rentals.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform powered by Odoo (shop.zeitreisen.ch) supplemented by direct quote requests for custom events. A mobile fleet (transporter and trailer) supports on-site delivery of E-Bikes and tents to customer-specified locations. Pricing is fully transparent and ranges from 79-1,190 CHF for events, 839-3,215 CHF for tents, and 70-1,110 CHF for E-Bike services. Gift certificates are sold in standard denominations (CHF 50-150).

Customer segments span corporate teams (UBS, Credit Suisse, Raiffeisen, Swiss Re, Novartis, Roche, ABB, Swiss Life, Migrosbank), educational institutions (ETH Zürich, University of St. Gallen), healthcare providers (Kantonsspital Aarau & St. Gallen), clubs/associations, and private celebrations. Since 2017, the company has operated as a member of the Erlebnismacher AG umbrella organization, which provides shared marketing and cross-referrals, and is partnered with Herzroute AG (since 2019) and Mobiliar (since 2023). With 1-10 employees, 300+ events delivered annually, and ownership retained by founders Stephen and Ursula Häberli, the company operates as a small, founder-led, regionally focused services business holding ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and the Q3 Swiss Tourism Quality Seal.

Name

Abenteuer-Zeitreisen TOPAZ

Legal name

Abenteuer-Zeitreisen TOPAZ GmbH

Website

https://zeitreisen.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Abenteuer-Zeitreisen TOPAZ GmbH is a Teufen, Switzerland-based event organizer delivering themed team-building experiences, nature tent rentals, and E-Bike tours to corporate enterprises, schools, and private groups across German-speaking Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Event Services

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (71399), Tour Operators (56152), Mobile Food Services (72233)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Experiential Logistics & Tour Management (Roadshows) (MPAAAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cycling / MTB / E-Bike Guiding & Rentals (THAAALAG), Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA), Cycling, Mountain Biking & E-bike Adventures (THAJABAF)

Keywords

• Team building events
• Corporate event services
• Nature tent rentals
• E-bike tours
• Adventure experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Teufen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Organization Services: Themed team events, company dinners, crime dinners, sports events, adventure experiences, and custom event programs. Prices range from 79 CHF to 1,190 CHF per event.
2. Tent Rentals: Rental of nature tents including tipis, round tents, knights' tents, and yurts for events, with delivery and setup/breakdown services included.
3. E-Bike Rentals and Tours: Individual and group E-Bike rentals with daily rates, guided tours ranging from half-day to full-day experiences, and skill training courses. Fleet of 20 Raymon E-Bikes.
4. Gift Certificates: Sale of gift vouchers in various denominations (CHF 1 test, CHF 50, CHF 100, CHF 150) for events and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Abenteuer-Zeitreisen TOPAZ organizes themed team events, company dinners, club outings, and adventure experiences for corporate and private groups across German-speaking Switzerland. The company also rents nature tents (tipis, round tents, knights' tents, yurts) with delivery and setup included, and operates the E-Bike Hub Appenzellerland offering guided E-Bike tours and individual rentals from a 20-bike Raymon fleet.

Product overview

Abenteuer-Zeitreisen TOPAZ operates as a dual offering event company: (1) Events & Erlebnisse (Events & Adventures) providing team-building experiences such as Quizdinner, Krimidinner crime dinners, city games, sports events, bridge construction, and Scottish Highland Games; and (2) Naturzelte (Nature Tents) rental including Tipis, Rundzelte, Ritterzelte, and Jurten for events, weddings, and celebrations. The E-Bike Hub Appenzellerland extends the portfolio with E-Gravelbike and E-MTB rentals plus guided group tours (Xundi Rundi, Schwägalp, Süffig routes). Foodtruck services including mobile beer bars complement catering needs. The company delivers, sets up, and tears down all tent rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E-Bike Hub Appenzellerland: An E-Bike rental and tour service operated by the company in Teufen AR, offering E-Gravelbikes and E-MTBs. Part of the Herzroute partnership, powered by Mobiliar insurance.

Products and services

• Events & Adventures Themed team events, company dinners, club outings, and adventure experiences including quiz dinners, crime dinners (Krimidinner), bridge construction (Brückenbau), Scottish Highland Games (Schottengames), Appenzeller Olympiads, and other formats ranging from 2-3 hours to multi-day experiences, delivered on customer-chosen locations or partner venues for corporate and private groups.
• Tipi Tent Rental Traditional Native American-style conical tipis available in 6m, 7m, and 8m sizes for rental, including delivery, setup, and breakdown services, suitable for team events, company functions, and outdoor celebrations.
• Round Tent Rental Round traditional tents for rental, suitable for team events, company functions, birthdays, and weddings, with delivery and setup included.
• Knights' Tent Rental Medieval-style knight tents for thematic events and historical reenactments, available in various sizes with delivery and setup services.
• Yurt Rental Traditional Mongolian round tents (yurts) available in 6m size for rental with delivery, setup, and breakdown services included, suitable for outdoor celebrations and themed events.
• E-Bike Hub Appenzellerland E-Bike rental and guided group tour service powered by a fleet of 20 Raymon E-Bikes (E-Gravel and E-MTB Fully), with battery range up to 120km per charge and tours ranging from 4-5 hours to full-day experiences across Appenzellerland routes including Schwägalp circuit, Xundi Rundi, and Süffig tours.
• Foodtruck Catering Mobile food truck catering service including a Piaggio Ape mobile beer bar, providing on-site food and beverage support for events, team outings, and private celebrations.
• Gift Certificates Gift vouchers in multiple denominations (CHF 50, CHF 100, CHF 150) redeemable across the company's events, tent rentals, and E-Bike services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 successful events conducted per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mobiliar Generalagentur AusserRhodenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with Mobiliar insurance enables the E-Bike Hub Appenzellerland. Shared values around responsibility and resource management brought the companies together. Mobiliar provides sponsorship/marketing support for the E-Bike Hub concept.
• Herzroute AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Herzroute AG partnership established in 2019 for E-Bike services. TOPAZ operates the Herzroute E-Bike Shop in Teufen and can draw on Herzroute's fleet for larger groups. Both companies belong to the Erlebnismacher AG group, enabling seamless cooperation.
• Erlebnismacher AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Erlebnismacher AG is the parent/dachorganisation that Abenteuer-Zeitreisen TOPAZ joined in 2017. The umbrella organization includes multiple experience and event companies that share resources, cross-refer customers, and provide mutual support. TOPAZ operates as a member company under this umbrella.
• RAYMON (Raymon Bicycles)coreTechnology or IntegrationRAYMON provides the E-Bike fleet (E-Gravel and E-MTB Fully models) used for rentals and tours. Raymon, founded in 2017 by cycling experts, offers high-quality bikes with Bosch motors and provides technical specifications and support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Swiss Activities AG: Largest Swiss online booking marketplace for activities, tours and experiences. Operates as a broader distribution/incumbent in the same space TOPAZ sells into, aggregating multiple adventure providers for inbound tourism and corporate demand.
• Globetrotter Travel Service AG: Established Swiss travel retailer offering experiential/adventure packages including cycling, hiking and team-outing products. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving overlapping demand for Swiss adventure experiences and corporate outings.

Direct peers

• Outdoor Interlaken AG: Swiss adventure activity operator offering team events, guided tours, and outdoor experiences in the Bernese Oberland. Closely comparable in business model (B2B team events + outdoor adventure experiences) and customer profile (corporates seeking offsite experiences).
• Erlebnismacher AG: Umbrella organization under which TOPAZ has operated since 2017; groups multiple Swiss experiential and event companies (e.g., Herzroute), provides cross-marketing and shared customer referrals — directly comparable as a sister/parent experiential-services entity.
• Rent a Bike Switzerland: Pan-Swiss E-bike and bicycle rental network with regional stations; the most direct competitor to TOPAZ's E-Bike Hub Appenzellerland offering with a far larger scale footprint across Switzerland.
• Hauser Erlebnisreisen GmbH: German adventure tour operator running themed, small-group outdoor and cultural experiences with a strong B2B incentive/event channel. Comparable as a peer in themed-adventure experiential services, especially for corporate incentive travel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/zeitreisen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abenteuer-zeitreisen-topaz

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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