# European Christmas tree installations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-christmas-tree-installations
> Updated: 2026-10-26T07:30:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Cities in Germany and France are preparing for their annual holiday displays. In Dortmund, construction has begun on a 45-meter-tall structure at Hansaplatz composed of approximately 1,200 spruce trees. This installation, which includes a dedicated sprinkler system and 138,000 LEDs, is expected to be completed by late November.

In Strasbourg, a 30-meter-tall, 90-year-old tree has been erected at Place Kléber. Harvested from the Vosges massif, the installation faced initial delays due to technical issues and local social movements, requiring specialized trimming and crane assistance to secure the trunk.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Strasbourg installs traditional 30-meter Christmas tree

Strasbourg's iconic 30-meter, 9-tonne Christmas tree has been installed at Place Kléber, marking the start of the city's holiday preparations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strasbourg-installs-traditional-30-meter-christmas-tree

### 2026-10-20: Dortmund prepares for world's largest Christmas tree installation

Dortmund has begun constructing its 45-meter-tall Christmas tree, a 40-ton landmark featuring 138,000 LEDs and a specialized sprinkler system.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dortmund-begins-construction-of-worlds-largest-christmas-tree

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