Aalen starts Christmas raffle: vouchers instead of cars!
In 2025, Aalen will be holding a Christmas raffle with vouchers worth over 27,000 euros instead of raffling off cars.

Aalen starts Christmas raffle: vouchers instead of cars!
The pre-Christmas period in Aalen will be particularly exciting in 2025 because the Aalen City Aktiv (ACA) campaign has come up with an innovative concept for the Christmas raffle. Instead of raffling off cars like in previous years, this year there are vouchers with a total value of over 27,000 euros at stake. This is a first because there will be no car raffle for the first time.
The reason for the change is obvious: the difficulties in procuring electric cars at affordable prices had made planning more difficult. Last year there was already a lot of trouble and complaints with the 16 Microlinos, small electric cars, that were raffled off. In addition, the resignation of Aalen city manager Reinhard Skusa caused delays in ordering the vehicles. However, the new competition is not only intended to leave the problems of the past behind, but also to showcase the diversity of Aalen's business world.
A variety of vouchers for everyone
The options for companies are also encouraging: they can have vouchers created in their own design starting from a quantity of one. This is ideal for surprising employees with a gift for birthdays, anniversaries or other celebrations, for example. In addition, individually designed City Star vouchers with Aalen motifs can be used, which makes the whole thing even more personal.
A new highlight in the run-up to Christmas
The voucher raffle comes at the right time and helps to support the local economy while making more diversity visible in the city. The city of Aalen is not only innovative, but also a place where you can find gifts and surprises. The voucher can also be used as a tax-free benefit in kind of up to 50 euros per month for employees.
With this new approach, the 2025 Christmas competition will certainly be a highlight in the run-up to Christmas and will ensure happy faces, not only in the shops, but certainly also among the participants.