Adorned with sparkling lights, colourful decorations and standing amazingly tall, there are many impressive Christmas trees across the globe.
They often bring excited crowds together as their lights are switched on in an annual ceremony. Cheerful carol singers gather around them regularly during December, spreading joy and merriment.
Christmas trees are often the focal point of a city during the festive period and several have become such a big deal that they are known around the world.
Some are only a short trip away from the UK, including Paris and Lisbon.
But others are much further, like the Rockefeller Center tree that dazzles every year in New York.
For Dee Momi, founder of luxury travel company Seven Access, the ‘most impressive’ tree to visit is in Gubbio, Italy.
She exclusively tells the Daily Mail which Christmas trees are particularly dazzling and which one is ‘not always worth the hype’.
Read on to find out about the iconic Christmas trees around the world and how you can visit them yourself.
Read on to find out about the iconic Christmas trees around the world and how you can visit them yourself. Pictured: Krakow’s Christmas Market and tree
Rockefeller Center, New York
The Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree is specially selected each year by the head gardener, Erik Pauze, who carefully chooses which Norway Spruce will stand proudly in the Center Plaza.
This year, the tree will come from East Greenbush, in New York, and will be introduced to the public on November 8.
The tree will be covered in 50,000 multi-coloured lights and is set to be topped with a Swarovski crystal star.
For those wanting to see it lit up, the lights will be switched on on December 3 and will remain on display until mid-January.
Dee says, ‘The Rockefeller Center tree in New York is perhaps the one that’s most famous but not always worth the hype – it’s undeniably iconic, but the crowds are relentless, and access is limited to fleeting moments in a sea of people.’
She recommends enjoying the tree ‘from a distance’ to enjoy the ‘wonderful’ festivities nearby.
Hotels within a few miles of the Rockefeller Center are priced from around £780 for a seven-night stay for two adults between December 13 and 20 on Expedia.
The Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree is specially selected each year by the head gardener, Erik Pauze
Meanwhile, flights from London to New York are priced from £648 per person according to Skyscanner.
Capitol Hill, Washington DC
A glistening tree has stood proudly on the West Lawn of the Capitol since 1964.
This year’s tree will come from Nevada’s Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and is the first to ever be chosen from there.
Nicknamed ‘Silver Belle’, the red fir stands at 53 feet (16m) tall and is currently on a tour from Nevada to Washington DC.
The tree lighting ceremony is set to take place in early December.
A week in a nearby hotel between December 13 and 20 starts from around £430 on Expedia.
Flights are priced from £470 per person from London to Washington on Skyscanner.
A glistening tree has stood proudly on the West Lawn of the Capitol since 1964
Galeries Lafayette tree, Paris
Though it might not be a traditional fir, the Galeries Lafayette artificial tree doesn’t disappoint.
It can be found just below the glass dome of the shopping centre and changes in appearance and style every year.
Dee describes it as ‘pure festive theatre’ and says its different themes makes it a ‘fashion-world favourite’.
This year’s tree will be designed by illustrator Jeanne Detallante.
It will be on display from November 12 to December 31.
Return flights from London to Paris can be bagged from £102, as per Skyscanner, and the journey takes around one hour and ten minutes.
Hotels in the area can be found on Expedia from £490 for a week stay in December.
Though it might not be a traditional fir, the Galeries Lafayette artificial tree doesn’t disappoint
London’s famous Trafalgar Square Christmas tree will be lighting up the city for the 78th time this year
Trafalgar Square, London
London’s famous Trafalgar Square Christmas tree will be lighting up the city for the 78th time this year.
The City of Oslo first gifted the people of London a tree back in 1947 and the tradition has continued ever since.
It represents Norway’s gratitude for the British support during the Second World War.
The tree is typically decorated with a string of sparkling lights and will be lit on December 4.
Visitors will be able to admire it until January 5, 2026 when it will be removed and recycled.
Nearby hotels can be found from £607 on Expedia for a seven-night stay.
Gubbio, Italy
Known for being the world’s largest Christmas tree made from lights, the Gubbio tree has lit up Ingino Mount since 1981
Known for being the world’s largest Christmas tree made from lights, the Gubbio tree has lit up Ingino Mount since 1981.
Though not a physical tree, the festive decoration is made from lights arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree.
Every year, it is lit up on December 7, and will be sparkling every following evening from 5pm until January 11, 2026.
Dee gushes, ‘For me, one of the most impressive Christmas trees has to be in Gubbio, Italy – not a traditional tree at all but a massive light installation stretching across Mount Ingino, so large it’s visible for miles.
‘It’s a spectacular sight and completely unique in scale.’
Return flights from London to San Francesco d’Assisi Airport, located 18 miles away from Gubbio, can be bagged for £43 on Skyscanner.
Hotels located nearby the city centre are priced from around £580 for a seven-night stay in December on Expedia.
Vilnius, Lithuania
The Vilnius Christmas tree can be found in the Lithuanian capital’s Old Town
The Vilnius Christmas tree can be found in the Lithuanian capital’s Old Town.
It stands proudly at the centre of the Christmas market each year and is beautifully decorated by lights.
The tree will be lit on November 29 and will sparkle until January 6, 2026.
Meanwhile, the Christmas market will run from November 29 to December 28 and will offer plenty of souvenirs and treats.
Flights to Vilnius International Airport from London are priced from £114, as per Skyscanner, and take around two hours and 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, local hotels cost from £297 for a seven-night stay in December on Expedia.
Praça do Comércio, Lisbon
Lisbon’s artificial tree has been put up each year since 2004 and stands a whopping 98 feet tall in Praça do Comércio.
Lisbon’s artificial tree has been put up each year since 2004 and stands a whopping 98 feet tall in Praça do Comércio
It will be lit on November 22 alongside around 182 kilometres (113mi) of enchanting light displays across the city.
There are plenty of festive decorations to enjoy in Lisbon, including the Rua Augusta, which will be adorned with trees and clouds.
Return flights from London come to around £75 and take two hours and 50 minutes, as per Skyscanner.
Hotels in the area can be found from £200 for two people staying seven nights from December 13 to 20, according to Expedia.
Dee is particularly mesmerised by this tree, and comments, ‘Lisbon’s Praça do Comércio tree also deserves a special mention: it’s one of Europe’s tallest, and the setting by the Tagus River gives it a sense of space and calm that’s hard to find in the larger capitals.’
Krakow, Poland
Krakow’s Christmas Market typically begins late November until towards the end of December.
In the centre of the market stands a beautiful Christmas tree every year where many gather to enjoy festive cheer.
Krakow’s Christmas Market typically begins late November until towards the end of December
Return flights from London come to around £82 on Skyscanner.
The journey takes around two hours and 40 minutes.
Hotels for December 13 to 20 are priced from £242 on Expedia.
All prices correct as of November 3 for two adults between December 13 and 20, 2025.
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