Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, just lit its Christmas tree on November 26th. Bedecked in 700 candles and 700 ornaments, the installation resembles an elegant multilayered birthday cake, joining Vilnius’ iconic past Christmas tree renditions.
The Christmas tree/birthday cake installation is the fusion of elegance and wintery esthetic. 25 meters high and 22 meters wide, the tree radiates holiday charm with ten kilometers of garlands and illuminated Baroque-inspired ornaments. Its shape is a mirror of Vilnius’ gastronomic masterpieces: the three white layers are adorned with decorative, brightly lit chandeliers, while the inside hides a golden gem—a tree made of 6,000 fir branches, golden ornaments, glittering garlands, and a blazing topper.
Besides the Christmas tree, Vilnius has many winter events lined up for this holiday season. Fairytale-inspired Christmas markets with handmade crafts, delicacies, and last-minute gifts, an ice rink set up in one of the edgiest spots of the city—the yard of a former century-old prison Lukiškės Prison 2.0, a 43rd-holiday costume run, and international charity bazaar, among others.
Christmas Tree in Cathedral Square: 26 November 2022 – 8 January 2023
Christmas Market at Cathedral Square and Vincas Kudirka Square
26 November 2022 – 1 January 2023
Christmas Train at Vilnius Old Town
26 November 2022 – 8 January 2023
Christmas in Vilnius Community: 1–30 December 2022
Vilnius Ice Rink at Lukiškės Prison 2.0
1 December 2022 – 28 February 2023
“Create a Christmas Mood in Vilnius 2022” Competition: 14–21 December 2022
Midnight Mass at Vilnius Cathedral: 21:00, 24 December 2022
New Year’s Eve at Cathedral Square
31 December 2022