Salzburg Christmas market selects 25-metre spruce from Golling
Monday 9th November 2026 on 11:45 in
Austria
The Christmas tree for Salzburg’s market on Residenzplatz square was harvested on Monday morning. The 25-metre spruce comes from a private garden in Golling, in the Tennengau district, ORF reported.
The tree weighs seven tonnes and is about 70 years old. It was chosen over three other trees from the municipality. The family that owns the garden is donating it, said Wolfgang Haider, head of the Salzburg Christmas market.
Haider said the tree would be put to use after the market. Its branches and needles will be removed, and a company in Tyrol will press the needles into spruce or fir oil. The rest of the tree will be used in gardening or for playgrounds and kindergartens.
The tree is currently being transported to Salzburg. A new trailer is being used this year after a technical fault caused problems during last year’s journey. It is due to be erected on Residenzplatz at about 4 p.m.