Send a postcard with your own photo – directly from your vacation photos
Tap on a photo in your travel blog, choose your layout and font, and have the text from your post written out for you – on your phone or computer, no app required. We print each card individually and send it as real mail to Grandma, your flatmates, or the whole family.
In short, explained
With Vakantio , you can send a postcard with your own photo online: choose a photo from your travel blog, select a layout and font, let the assistant write the text for you, and specify the recipient – all on your phone or computer, no app required. The classic postcard costs €4.90 including printing and postage and usually arrives in the mailbox after four to eight days; the premium card in an envelope is available from €20.90.
At a glance
- Price
- €4.90 per card including printing and postage, Premium in envelope from €20.90
- Format
- 15 × 10 cm – 350 g glossy or 324 g matte in an envelope
- Design
- 5 layouts with 1 to 4 photos, 13 fonts, text by the assistant
- Recipient
- Any number, each card with its own address
- Duration
- Usually 4 to 8 days
- Pay
- In Euros or Swiss Francs, invoice as PDF
Updated in October 2026
Send your holiday postcard online – in three steps
Tap photo
Open a photo in your travel blog and tap "Send as postcard". The other photos from the post will then be available for you to choose from.
Design
Five layouts with one to four photos, 13 fonts from handwriting to typewriter. The assistant automatically generates the text on the back from your post – you just need to adjust it.
Select recipient, done
Select addresses from your address book, pay – each person receives their own card with their name and address. You can view the shipping status at any time.
One photo, many possibilities
All the cards below were created from the same photos taken during a trip to Taipei – only the layout and font are different.
Two cards to choose from
For a quick greeting or for a card that goes on the refrigerator.
Classic postcard
It arrives in the post like a real postcard – with a stamp made from your own photo.
- Cardboard 350 g, glossy
- Format 15 × 10 cm
- Without envelope, postage included
- Unit price including postage
Premium card in envelope
Thick, matte art print cardstock – shipped protected in an envelope.
- Cardboard 324 g, matte
- Format 15 × 10 cm
- In the envelope
- Price varies depending on destination country
The back: your message, a stamp with your photo and the address – each card with its own recipient.
Online postcard or postcard from the kiosk?
Sending a holiday postcard online saves you the trip to the kiosk and the post office – and the motif is your own photo.
| Postcard with your own photo ( Vakantio ) | Postcard from the kiosk | |
|---|---|---|
| Motif | Your own photo, up to four per card | Pre-printed design |
| Text | Suggestion from your travel report, freely editable | Handwritten |
| Stamp | Postage included | Buy locally, postage varies by country |
| Multiple receivers | One design, any number of cards | Write each card separately |
| Shipment | Printed and shipped for you, status visible online | Drop it in yourself, delivery time depends on the holiday destination |
More than one card
Text for the holiday postcard
He knows your post and writes a personal greeting in your tone – shorter, funnier, or for Grandma, if you wish.
Multiple receivers
One design, many cards: Each person receives their own card with their address.
From your phone, without an app
Everything runs in the browser – on your mobile phone directly from your vacation or at home on your computer. You save addresses once in the address book.
Cropping and zooming
Determine exactly which part of the photo is visible for each photo on the map.
Track shipment
Printed, en route, delivered – you can see the status of each card in your overview.
Invoice included
After payment you will receive your invoice as a PDF – the link will be sent with the order confirmation via email.
Frequently asked questions about postcards with personal photos
How do I send a postcard with my own photo online?
With Vakantio , you open a photo in your travel blog and tap on "Send as postcard". Choose the layout and font, customize the text, select the recipient and pay – we print the card and send it by mail.
Can I send the postcard from my mobile phone?
Yes, completely without an app: Everything works in your phone's browser – practical for sending a postcard directly from your holiday.
Can I send postcards from or to Switzerland?
Yes. In Switzerland you pay in Swiss francs, and cards can be sent to recipients in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and many other countries.
How much does a postcard with your own photo cost?
The classic Vakantio postcard costs €4.90 per card, including printing and postage – you don't need a stamp. The premium card in an envelope costs from €20.90 depending on the destination country.
How long will the postcard take to arrive?
The card usually arrives four to eight days after ordering. You can see the status of each card in your postcard overview.
Can I send the same card to multiple people?
Yes. You select any number of recipients from your address book, and each person receives their own card with their address on the back.
Which photos can I use?
All photos from your own posts on Vakantio . Open a photo in your travel blog and tap "Send as postcard".
To which countries can I send postcards?
In many countries worldwide. If a particular card type is not available in a country, we will show you this before payment and you can choose the other card.
What should I write on a holiday postcard?
You don't have to come up with it yourself: The assistant knows your contribution and suggests a personalized text – you can use it, change it or write a completely new one.
Send your trip home
A photo, a few lines – and someone is happy to receive real mail.
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