Christmas tree for Leipzig comes from Torgau
The tree for this year's Christmas market in Leipzig comes from Torgau. After many trees from the Vogtland region were used in the past, this year the search for a tree was successful in Leipzig and the surrounding area, the Leipzig City Market Office announced on Monday.
According to the information provided, it was a 21-metre high Douglas fir weighing around five tons. The owner had offered the giant tree himself, as it would have had to be felled soon anyway due to its size and location on the property.
The tree is to be erected on November 9 and decorated with 300 red and gold baubles and around 3,000 lights. The Leipzig Christmas market is scheduled to open from November 28 to December 23.
The selection process for the Christmas tree this year involved exploring municipalities closer to Leipzig, as the city's Customs usually require trees from specific regions to avoid import fees. Due to its imminent felling due to size and location, a 21-meter Douglas fir from Torgau was chosen as the centerpiece for the city's Christmas market celebrations.
Source: www.dpa.com
