Christmas tree

Looking for the Christmas Tree for Prague 2025

(Prague, June 16, 2025)

Summer holidays are just around the corner – yet Prague is already starting its search for this year's Christmas tree. The organizer of the largest Christmas markets on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, Taiko, is once again launching the "Looking for a Tree" contest. The winning tree will become the main holiday attraction in Old Town Square during this year's Advent season.

From today until September 15, 2025, anyone can submit tips for the most beautiful evergreen to be the centerpiece of Prague’s Christmas celebrations. Descriptions and photos of the tree can be sent by email to info@taiko.cz. The winner will receive the traditional cash reward.

Photos and tree descriptions can be submitted by the public from today until September 15, 2025 via email to info@taiko.cz. The winner will receive the customary financial reward.

You can find the full press release [here].

2025 Project Timeline:

June 16, 2025 – Contest begins
Until September 15, 2025 – Submissions of tree suggestions
November 1, 2025 – Winner announced
November 22, 2025 – Tree felling
November 22–23, 2025 – Transport of the tree
November 24–25, 2025 – Tree installation
November 29, 2025 – Christmas tree lighting ceremony