One reason to celebrate: First Christmas tree from Lower Austria for Vienna for 12 years

One reason to celebrate: First Christmas tree from Lower Austria for Vienna for 12 years

On Tuesday morning, a very special Christmas tree was set up in Vienna, which comes from Lower Austria. Over 80 years old and impressive 34 meters high, this tree has been set up in the capital for the first time in more than a decade. The special? He brings a touch of Lower Austrian calm while he unfolds his magnificent appearance in front of the Vienna City Hall.

The tree, which was delivered from the Waldviertel against 7 a.m. transporter, comes from the Rastenfeld market town and was transported from Traisen by the Trost family. That morning the city was still wrapped in dense fog, but that did not stop the city gardeners from starting their work.

Lower Austria takes Christmas magic to Vienna

These spruce, which has developed near the Purzelkamp, a picturesque river in the camp area, has received a lot of water and nutrients over the years, which helped her to grow up, which shapes both its height and its shape. The full and dense growth gives her the appealing appearance of a candle. This was particularly emphasized in the official description of the organizer.

"The tradition that the federal states donate Christmas trees to Vienna has existed for 65 years," said Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ). This tradition, which contributes to promoting cohesion between the federal states, has a special opponent of competition this year - the tree from Lower Austria. Ludwig is pleased with the return of the neighboring model, which last provided a tree in 2012.

Lower Austria's Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP) underlined the importance of this tradition. According to her, the decorated tree is a symbol of the connection between the two federal states, and it describes it as a "visible sign of solidarity".

a festively decorated tree

The Christmas tree will be prepared by city gardeners in the next few days, so that everything looks perfect for the opening of the Christkindlmarkt on November 15th. It is not only taken care of fixing any damage to the tree during transport, also the decoration with fairy lights and around 1,000 Christmas balls are pending. On November 16, there will be a solemn illumination of the tree in which Mayor Ludwig and Mikl-Leitner officially illuminate him.

This festively decorated tree not only symbolizes the beginning of the Advent anticipation, but also brings the magic of the Christmas season to Vienna. It remains to be seen how the Viennese and their visitors will react to this magnificent Christmas tree and what memories he will cause in this festive season. For more information about the Christmas tree and the markets, visit www.meinbezirk.at .