A recent survey by holiday home specialist Interhome shows that while group holidays in holiday homes are popular with travellers from Germany and France, Swiss people are significantly more sceptical. There is potential for discussion when it comes to meal planning, different activity preferences – and, a particularly sensitive issue, not enough bathrooms.

Only 31% of Swiss respondents are generally positive about group holidays in holiday homes, for example with extended family or a group of friends of eight or more people. A clear majority (59%) find this type of travel too stressful or prefer to travel alone or in small groups of four to six people. Only the Dutch respondents are more sceptical, with 69% rejecting group holidays. In contrast, 55% of respondents from France and 49% from Germany are open to holidays in a holiday home with several people, provided they are the right travelling companions.

Differences between regions and genders
Only 10% of respondents from Switzerland see group holidays as an opportunity to get closer to each other. At least 31% can imagine a stay with people they know well. For many, however, the challenges outweigh the benefits: 46% prefer to travel alone or as a couple, and 13% explicitly reject group holidays – too many opinions, too much stress.

The rejection is particularly clear in western Switzerland: 65% of French-speaking Swiss respondents find group holidays too stressful. There are also differences between the sexes – 70% of those who find group holidays exhausting are men.

The challenge begins with the planning
Over two-thirds of Swiss respondents (71%) travel in groups primarily to spend time with family or friends. Many also appreciate sharing experiences (59%). However, the stress often begins before departure: 63% consider finding a date to be the biggest hurdle. Choosing a destination that everyone likes is also a difficulty for 41%. The search for suitable accommodation leads to frustration for 60%, and almost one in three respondents also find budget planning or dividing the costs challenging.

Agreement on comfort, disagreement on rules
When it comes to amenities, however, there is broad agreement. For a successful holiday home experience, 86 percent want spacious bedrooms. Sufficient bathrooms to avoid long waiting times are also important, according to 60%. A large outdoor area is high on the list for 59%, and a large dining table for shared meals is part of the ideal for 51%. A well-equipped kitchen is also considered essential by 45%.

However, these areas also harbour potential for conflict: 21% cite discussions about bathroom times as a specific point of contention, 52% experience tensions when planning meals, and for 51%, choosing activities to do together regularly causes disagreements. The distribution of tasks (19%) and the sharing of costs (15%) also frequently lead to friction within the group.

The complete results and differences in other countries can be found in the full evaluation.

About the survey methodology
In March 2025, Interhome surveyed over 2,400 people from Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands on the topic of group holidays in holiday homes.