At the market square The Christmas tree for the Suhl Chrisamelmart was put up in Suhl on 7 November 2026. According to the City of Suhl it is a 16-metre-tall spruce, which arrived in the morning and was then lifted into place by crane. Some access roads were temporarily closed during transport and installation, the city said.
According to information from the city, the Suhl Chrisamelmart is due to open 25 November 2026 at 5 pm and run until 23 December 2026 . The tree is the market square’s main decorative feature, with stalls arranged around it. The market is regarded in southern Thuringia as a traditional pre-Christmas event, with local food and drink and a programme for families. It takes its name from the regional stollen cake known as “Chrisamel”.
The City of Suhl says that choosing a suitable tree involves close coordination with the surrounding area. Trees from nearby are usually used to keep transport distances short and ensure they can be securely installed in the market square. Preparations include measuring the site, planning the installation area and securing the base. According to the city, a crane and special brackets were used to erect the tree; the area around it will initially remain cordoned off for safety reasons.
Organisational arrangements affect the weekly market: it will be moved during the installation and market period. This arrangement is expected to remain in place until early January 2027, once the tree has been dismantled and removed. The city did not provide specific estimates of visitor numbers or economic impact.
Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR) and the City of Suhl reported on the installation and upcoming dates on 7 November. This confirms the key details: the tree’s installation, the planned opening on 25 November 2026 and the market’s duration until 23 December 2026. The city says it will publish any changes to opening times or programme events at short notice if necessary.
The installation of the tree marks the start of the busy final phase of preparations in Suhl. The city expects the market square to become considerably livelier during Advent, but also points to the usual traffic notices and asks residents to take note of temporary road closures in the area.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).