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Cologne Cathedral Christmas Tree to Light Up on Friday
The much-anticipated Christmas season in Cologne, Germany, is about to begin, with the lighting of the towering Christmas tree at the Cologne Cathedral scheduled for this Friday. The tree, standing at a staggering 82 feet tall, has already made its grand entrance at the market on Thursday morning.
This year's Christmas tree is a Douglas fir, hailing from Torgau, and towers 17 meters above the market. Approximately 3,000 LED lights will be installed on Friday, transforming the tree into a dazzling spectacle for the holiday season. The tree will be adorned with 300 red and gold baubles, adding a touch of festive charm.
The Christmas market at the Cologne Cathedral will be open from November 28 to December 23, 2025. The tree will remain at the market until early January, providing a festive backdrop for the holiday season.
For other Christmas markets across Germany, the dates vary by location. The Offenburg and Freiburg Christmas Markets will run from November 20 to December 23, 2025. The Christkindels Market in Baden-Baden will last from November 27, 2025, to January 6, 2026, with some limited opening days. The Vienna Christmas markets will start as early as November 6, 2025, though details of specific decorations are not provided.
The exact number of lights and baubles on the Christmas trees of these markets, except for the Cologne Cathedral market's tree, is not specified in the available information. However, the precision of the number of decorations on the Christmas tree is not available from the provided sources.
Interestingly, due to its size and location, the tree had to be felled before delivery. Upon arrival, the tree lost a little over three meters in height. Despite this, the tree remains an impressive sight, promising to add a touch of magic to the holiday season at the Cologne Cathedral.
The style of the Cologne Cathedral market, reflecting a harmonious blend of holiday tradition and modern charm, mirrors the home-and-garden aesthetic for this Christmas season. The 3,000 LED lights on the towering Douglas fir, combined with 300 red and gold baubles, create a stunning home-and-garden atmosphere at the market.
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