National Christmas Tree of Hungary to be Unveiled Fully Decorated on 30 November
- 25 Nov 2025 5:54 AM
Hungary is officially kicking off the festive season, following the successful transport of this year's national Christmas tree to Budapest. An impressive, nearly 23-metre-tall silver fir was felled in Ibrány, a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, before making the 300-kilometre journey to the capital. It arrived at Kossuth Square on Monday morning, where it will serve as the central holiday feature.
The selection process was rigorous. Experts from the National Assembly reviewed 31 potential trees, looking for specific criteria essential for a public display of this magnitude: a minimum height of 20 metres, dense and healthy foliage, a well-proportioned shape, and safe accessibility for removal.
The silver fir from Ibrány ticked all the boxes, and its transport route was confirmed as safe, making it the perfect choice.
Careful Felling and Transport
Specialists conducted a detailed assessment and preparatory work before the felling. The massive tree was then carefully cut, secured, lifted, and prepared for the long trip, with great attention paid to ensuring it would arrive in Budapest undamaged.
The Defence Forces handled the delivery, utilizing a decorated 40-ton special carrier.
The convoy followed a precisely designated route to avoid potential obstacles like low-hanging cables and narrow streets, and police officers provided an escort for the entire journey, guaranteeing safe passage.
Ready for the Holidays
The national Christmas tree is scheduled to be fully decorated and officially unveiled at Kossuth Square on 30 November.
The lights are set to be switched on during the afternoon of the first Sunday of Advent, with the illumination accompanied by traditional Christmas songs, marking a significant moment in the capital's holiday calendar.
The tree's owners, who wished to remain anonymous, shared that they offered the fir — which was planted in their garden 40 years ago — at the suggestion of their grandchildren.
They expressed their happiness that their family's cherished tree will now bring holiday cheer to Kossuth Square until the season concludes on Epiphany.
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