The city of Bruges began on Monday, November 9th, the installation of 247 Christmas trees in the city center and sub-municipalities. The centerpiece is a 16-meter high tree on the Burg, sourced from a private garden in Olpe, Germany. A 13-meter tree will also be placed on the Markt. All trees are expected to be in place by the end of November.
In addition to the large specimens on the Burg and the Markt, trees of 9, 7, 5, and 2.5 meters will also be installed. The tallest Christmas tree, standing 16 meters high and weighing approximately 8 tons, was cut down on November 8th from a private garden in Olpe, Germany.
For the placement of the large Christmas tree on the Burg, a concrete sleeve measuring 1 meter in diameter and 1.3 meters deep was installed in the ground beforehand to ensure the tree stands firmly and stably.
The Christmas trees will be distributed throughout the city center and sub-municipalities of Bruges, with placement coordinated based on visibility and local needs. They are intended to create atmosphere and foster a sense of community among residents and visitors.
