Lights, Love & a Giant Tree: How Dortmund Becomes Christmas City Every Winter
Every winter as cold winds sweep across western Germany Dortmund transforms into something magical Known locally as Dortmunder Weihnachtsstadt the Dortmund Christmas Market is not just a seasonal attraction but a powerful symbol of community tradition and joy At its heart stands one of the world s largest Christmas trees a towering -meter marvel made from spruces glowing with nearly lights Since this iconic tree has been the emotional and visual centerpiece of Dortmund s festive celebrations drawing millions of visitors from across the world The Legendary -Metre Christmas Tree on HansaplatzThe moment one steps into Hansaplatz the scale of Dortmund s Christmas spirit becomes impossible to ignore The massive tree rises like a ray of warmth against the dark winter sky its lights reflecting in the eyes of children and adults alike Built carefully from hundreds of individual spruce trees the structure is both an engineering feat and a
