Each year, a spectacular Christmas tree adorns Old Town Square, capturing the attention of both locals and visitors alike. This year, an impressive spruce from Krompach, approximately 22 meters tall, has been chosen from 45 applicants in the ‘Hledá se strom’ (Looking for a Tree) competition. The tree, offered by a private owner, had outgrown the boundaries of the property and posed a potential risk to neighboring structures if allowed to continue growing.
As in previous years, the municipal company, Technologie hl. m. Prahy, responsible for public lighting, will oversee the felling, transport, and installation of the tree, ensuring it’s ready for the festive season. The company will also be in charge of illuminating the streets of Prague with Christmas lights.
The spruce is scheduled to be cut down on Saturday, 23rd November. After being adorned with festive decorations, it will be ceremoniously lit on Old Town Square during the first weekend of Advent, marking the start of the holiday celebrations.
According to Tomáš Jílek, Chairman of the Board of Technologie hl. m. Prahy, another Christmas tree has been selected for Wenceslas Square. This tree, also from a private owner, comes from the village of Bílý Kostel nad Nisou in the Liberec region.
“We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who submitted a tree! A record number of 45 proposals shows just how much the tradition of the Old Town Square Christmas tree means to people across the country. We carefully evaluated all submissions, and I’m confident this year’s selection will bring joy to the people of Prague and visitors alike. Work on the Christmas markets is in full swing, and we look forward to welcoming everyone soon,” said Libor Votruba, Chairman of the Board of Taiko, a.s., the organizer of the 2024 Christmas markets on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.
