Christmas Tree for the Vienna Christmas Market at Rathausplatz to Come from Tyrol in 2025

Vienna's Rathausplatz has received its Christmas tree for this year: An impressive spruce from the Tyrolean market town of Hopfgarten in Brixental will be the shining centerpiece of the Vienna Christmas market this year. The tree was felled on Monday, brought to Vienna overnight on Tuesday, and erected early in the morning.

A Tyrolean Spruce as a Real Eye-Catcher at the Vienna Christmas Market

The approximately 50-year-old spruce measures an impressive 28 meters, has a trunk diameter of 65 centimeters, and weighs 4.6 tons. With its densely grown, deep green branches and classic, candle-like shape, it will create a festive atmosphere in the coming weeks.

Before the tree shines in full glory, the gardeners of the Vienna City Garden Department take care of its maintenance and decoration: Around 1,000 baubles and 2,000 lights will make the Tyrolean spruce shine festively in time for the opening.

Official Illumination on November 15, 2025

The Vienna Christmas market opens its doors on November 14. One day later, on November 15, the tree will be ceremoniously illuminated by Mayor Michael Ludwig and Tyrol's Governor Anton Mattle. At the same time, the Christmas lighting in the Rathauspark will also be switched on – including the popular heart tree, which becomes a romantic photo hotspot every year.

Tradition at Vienna's Rathausplatz Has Existed for 66 Years

Since 1959, the Austrian federal states have alternately donated the Christmas tree for Vienna's Rathausplatz. Tyrol is up for the seventh time this year – last in 2015. Since 1975, the Vienna Christmas market has been held at Rathausplatz, and the magnificent tree has since formed the center of the popular Advent market.

Vienna Christmas Market 2025
November 14 – December 26
Daily 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
December 24: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Rathausplatz, 1010 Vienna
www.christkindlmarkt.at

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