The festive season of 2025 is officially here, and with it comes one of the most magical times to travel. Cities across the world are lighting up their streets, decorating grand Christmas trees, and opening charming Christmas markets.
In Armenia, the festive season begins with the opening of the main Yerevan Christmas Tree in Republic Square. It marks the start of weeks filled with lights, music, and holiday events.
At the same time, cities around the world, from classic European capitals to modern global hubs, unveil their iconic Christmas trees and welcome visitors to their famous Christmas markets.
In this blog, we will show some stunning Christmas Trees that are already bringing together many visitors. Of course, we will start from the Yerevan Christmas Tree.
Performance and Drone Show in Yerevan Sky
This year, the ceremony was huge. Yerevan officially stepped into the festive season on December 14, when the lights of the city’s Main Christmas Tree were switched on. It was a grand celebration at Republic Square. The event drew a huge crowd, as residents and visitors gathered to witness one of the most anticipated moments of the winter season.
One of the highlights was a spectacular drone light show, painting the night sky above Yerevan with festive symbols and shimmering animations. Albert, Armenia’s representative at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025, took the stage to perform his song “Brave Heart”, receiving a warm response from the audience.
As the Yerevan Christmas Tree lit up Republic Square, cheers filled the air, marking the official start of Yerevan’s holiday celebrations.
The Christmas Market opened in Shahumyan Park, near Republic Square. The market will welcome visitors until January 14, offering festive stalls, seasonal treats, and holiday atmosphere.
The celebration concluded with a stunning fireworks display, lighting up the city skyline and leaving Yerevan glowing with Christmas spirit.
Christmas Tree in Paris
Paris knows how to do Christmas in style. In 2025, the Galeries Lafayette Christmas tree once again proves why it is one of the most iconic holiday sights in the city.
This year’s theme, “The Art of Giving,” brings a bold and modern visual identity. The 16-meter-tall tree has ribbons and graphic patterns around it, creating a perfect contrast with the elegant architecture above.
One of the most unforgettable ways to experience the tree is from above. The suspended Glasswalk, set beneath the dome, offers a rare mid-air view looking down onto the glowing.
Located at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann on Boulevard Haussmann, the Christmas tree and window displays are usually open from mid-November through late December.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City is one of the most beloved holiday traditions. Every year since the 1930s, a towering Norway spruce has been selected, decorated, and celebrated as a symbol of the holiday season in the heart of Manhattan.
For 2025, a majestic 75-foot Norway spruce from East Greenbush was chosen and transported roughly 130–150 miles to 30 Rockefeller Plaza. It has over 50,000 multicolored LED lights. A dazzling Swarovski crystal star is on top.
The iconic lighting ceremony took place on December 3, 2025, during the annual “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” celebration.
After the lighting, the tree remains illuminated daily from early December through mid-January, becoming a must-see stop for holiday travelers. There is also a traditional skating rink nearby.
Giant Christmas Tree in Dortmund
This year’s largest Christmas Tree is installed in Dortmund, Germany. A towering 45-meter Christmas tree has become a central hallmark of the city’s festive celebrations.
It is popular as the world’s largest Christmas tree of its kind. This structure is assembled from around 1,200 individual Norway spruce trees. They form a single colossal tree that weighs approximately 40 tonnes.
The giant tree stands proudly at the heart of the Dortmund Christmas Market. Each year, Dortmund’s festive season kicks off with a grand lighting ceremony, marking the start of celebrations usually in late November.
Rio de Janeiro Christmas Tree
If you’re searching for one of the most unusual Christmas tree locations in the world in 2025, Rio de Janeiro’s floating Christmas tree takes the prize. In a city known for spectacular celebrations, this year’s tree returns once again to Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.
The tree stands about 60 meters tall and is illuminated by nearly 900,000 LED lights, creating a breathtaking spectacle reflected on the water’s surface.
Prague Christmas Tree
The opening of the Christmas Tree also brought together hundreds of people to Prague’s Old Town Square.
Each year, as winter approaches, the historic square transforms into a festive wonderland. The tree glows with nearly nine kilometers of LED lights, 342 classic ornaments, and 25 illuminated spheres.
Each evening, the lights come alive with a light and music show that runs regularly through the early evening.
The tree and markets continue through January 6, 2026.
Sydney Christmas Tree
If you’re looking for one of the most unusual Christmas tree experiences in the world for 2025, Sydney’s Christmas Tree stands out. It is unusual because it feels unexpected amid the city’s summer greenery.
The tree itself is the tallest in New South Wales. It rises about 24 meters tall and has more than 110,000 LED lights, a 3.4-metre colour-changing star.
It is located in Martin Place, a lively pedestrian mall surrounded by green leafy trees and city life.
