COMMUNITY
More than 2 million trees planted thanks to community
Over 1500 participants in community events
300,000 nature lovers wear NIKIN
4,000 community representatives are involved in NIKIN.
Upcoming Events
Circular Future Panel: with Muntagnard & we are zrcl
The whole world is talking about the circular economy - we need to act more sustainably to protect nature. But is it really that simple? Together with Muntagnard and WE ARE ZRCL, we talk about how the circular economy can be actively implemented and openly discuss the opportunities, challenges and limits. Dario Pirovino (Muntagnard), Kilian Wiget (WE ARE ZRCL) and Robin Gnehm (NIKIN) share their honest insights in a moderated panel discussion. Find out what works, where things go wrong and what the risks are. After the discussion and the chance to ask your own questions, there will be a cozy aperitif to continue the exchange. Participation is free of charge. Register now!
TreeHouse Talk #3 with Patagonia
In our next TreeHouse Talk with Patagonia, we explore the question of how we can protect our home planet. We look at the story of the Vjosa in Albania, which shows that real change is possible when people come together and stand up for what they believe in. Threatened by dam projects for decades, the Vjosa was declared Europe's first Wild River National Park in 2023 thanks to the tireless efforts of activists, scientists, local communities and Patagonia. "Vjosa Forever" comes to life: Experience the emotional journey through a short film, exciting background information and a direct update from Vanessa Rueber of Patagonia. Register now!
"I really enjoyed this afternoon of creating together and feeling like I was doing something good with others. I will be very happy to come back next time."
Fabienne, TreePlantingDay Western Switzerland 2023
Do it yourself
Using leftovers and growing vegetables: easier than you think!
Plogging: Jogging and collecting rubbish with the new fitness trend from Sweden
"It was my second Clean Up Day and I found a single ski this time, so that was very strange."
Rémy, Clean Up Day 2022
Past Events
Family event AT TREEHOUSE: creative Easter craft activity
On two spring-like Saturdays in April, our TreeHouse in Aarau became a meeting place for young and old: at the Easter craft event, children were able to give free rein to their creativity and design their own Easter egg packaging. One highlight was the Easter egg hunt in Aarau's old town - the Easter bunny hid one egg each, which could be exchanged for a bulging goodie bag. Two days full of fun, color and a spring-like atmosphere - thanks to everyone who took part!
TreeHouse Talk #1 - Forest: Facts, myths and more
Our NIKIN TreeHouse is more than just a place - it is a meeting point for inspiring conversations and new perspectives. Our first TreeHouse Talk took place shortly after the opening. Christoph Niederberger (WaldSchweiz) and Benno Schmid shared exciting insights and surprising facts about the forest. There was lively discussion in the interactive Q&A session. The event concluded with a cozy aperitif - an inspiring evening that focused on the exchange of ideas about sustainability and nature conservation.
The NIKIN TreeHouse is officially open!
More than 800 visitors explored the new NIKIN TreeHouse at the grand opening on March 1. The first people were already queuing two hours before the opening - understandable, as there are also NIKIN offices and a community room in addition to the flagship store. The centerpiece is a ten-meter-long storm tree that runs through all floors as a symbol of sustainability. Swings and the externally run café were also well received. Thank you to everyone who visited our new home - the largest tree house in Switzerland - and celebrated this milestone with us!
Nostalgic outlet and archive sale in Lenzburg
An era is coming to an end... On August 31, the very last outlet and archive sale took place in Lenzburg. It was a great day full of exciting encounters and we were delighted to meet so many of you in person. Together we put seasonal items and rare unique pieces into new hands and celebrated the last Office Tour in Lenzburg. Many thanks to everyone who visited us! You made this last outlet sale in Lenzburg something very special! We look forward to welcoming you to the new NIKIN House in Aarau from 2025!
Behind-the-Scenes Event & Outlet Sale in Lenzburg
The outlet sale in Lenzburg on January 27 was a complete success. Shortly before the outlet opened, customers were already queuing up to get their hands on the best outlet products. Before the outlet opened, we held a behind-the-scenes event where our product team gave an insight into their work. There was a lot of interest in product development at NIKIN and exciting questions were asked. Many thanks to everyone who stopped by our HQ on Saturday!
Recap forest workshops Bern 2023
Unfortunately, this time the weather wasn't as good as it was for the last TreePlantingDay, for example. Nevertheless, 15 participants met on this rainy November day at the Chutzenturm, where the introduction took place with a wonderful view. The mountains even appeared briefly in the background! Due to a storm warning, we had to limit the choice of workshops to three, which fortunately could then be held without rain. The participants were divided between the workshops "Silviculture", "Yoga walk in the forest" and "Experiencing the forest", with the former clearly being the most popular. On this instructive day, we were able to learn more about the value of the forest and the possibilities of experiencing it close to nature. We would like to thank all participants for their enthusiastic participation and look forward to welcoming you to the Christmas markets in similar temperatures!
TreePlantingDay Grüningen (ZH)
#treebytree! On October 7, 2023, another TreePlantingDay took place in Grüningen (ZH). The 30 dedicated participants planted 550 seedlings of cherry trees and Douglas firs, as well as sycamore and Norway maples, in record time. The previously bare area of the Zurich State Forest had to be reforested due to storm damage and bark beetle infestation. In beautiful autumn weather, young and old spent a fulfilling day in the forest and planted the trees on behalf of our first 250 crowd investors. Thanks to the motivated commitment of all participants, we were able to make an important contribution to environmental protection!
GURTENFESTIVAL
It was a Gurtenfestival for the history books! On Wednesday, our NIKIN stand had to brave the hailstorm and also offered shelter to many visitors. After the thunderstorms, our caps and sunglasses were all the rage! We particularly enjoyed the conversations with our customers and are really looking forward to next year.
OPEN AIR ST. GALLEN
Once again this year, NIKIN had a small but excellent stand at the Open Air St. Gallen. With us: our evergreen latest collections - for that extra dose of summer feeling! Our team was able to meet lots of great people and enjoy the event to the full. #goodvibesonly
MOUNTAIN CLEANUP
On June 1, 2023, we organized an inspiring Mountain Clean Up Day together with Saas Fee / Saas Valley Tourism. Numerous participants, including school classes and locals, cleared the Saas Valley of garbage and sent a strong signal against littering. Thank you to everyone who got involved to make our environment cleaner and more sustainable!
CIRCULAR COLLECTION X OCEAN SAFE
We proudly presented the first 100% circular shirt from the NIKIN Circular Collection in collaboration with OceanSafe. Together we discussed the importance of circular economy and explained to the visitors how the shirt was produced. Many thanks to all participants for this unforgettable event, where we showed that sustainability and environmental protection can go hand in hand.
POP-UP @NIKIN SHOWROOM WITH TEXAID
The pop-up @NIKIN showroom on March 18 was a complete success! We welcomed many of you to our headquarters in Lenzburg and were delighted with the positive feedback. Together with TEXAID, we were also able to accept your old clothes this time and offer you a discount. The campaign went down really well with you and shows that sustainability is an important issue that affects us all. Thank you for your support - see you next time!
NIKIN TREEPLANTINGDAY ETAGNIÈRES (VD)
It's a wrap! A total of 30 volunteer tree planters took part in our TreePlantingDay in Etagnières. Together we planted 250 trees and thus made an important contribution to environmental protection. We were very lucky with the weather and as a thank you, all TreePlanters received a NIKIN Treeanie. Finally, we were able to complete a quiz on exciting forest facts with Almighty Tree and go home satisfied.
NIKIN POP-UP STORE @ AARAU
In October 2022, Aargauische Kantonalbank opened the AKB Lab in Aarau. This location is intended to be the new meeting place and generous space for creative minds, innovative entrepreneurs and customers. And not to beat about the bush: We are the first partner company to rent these premises and have opened the NIKIN Pop-Up Store here. YAY!
Circular Future Panel: with Muntagnard & WE ARE ZRCL
How can a genuine circular economy succeed in the fashion industry? This is exactly what we talked about at the TreeHouse together with Muntagnard and WE ARE ZRCL. In an open panel discussion, Dario Pirovino (Muntagnard), Kilian Wiget (WE ARE ZRCL) and Robin Gnehm (NIKIN) shared their honest insights into the opportunities, challenges and limitations of circular approaches. Afterwards, participants were able to ask their own questions and exchange ideas over a cozy aperitif. An inspiring evening with exciting perspectives - thank you to everyone who attended!