Kickstarting the Yuletide spirit, Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) marks the debut of the Christmas tree season with a visit to Späth'sche Baumschulen, traditional Christmas tree farmers based in Königs Wusterhausen. This annual event signals the official commencement of the season for the Berlin-Brandenburg Horticultural Association.
Christmas tree vendors across the region have been prepping for the sales well ahead of time. Werderaner Tannenhof, for instance, already began their season a day prior. Despite the preparations, they promise no major price hike, echoing the sentiment of other Christmas tree plantations across Berlin-Brandenburg.
Upcoming festivities might notice a minor price increase, however. The German Federation of Christmas Tree Producers predicts that this year's domestic Christmas trees will cost slightly more than their 2021 counterparts. A Nordmann fir, in particular, may set you back between 21 and 29 euros per meter. Last year, this holiday favorite was priced slightly lower – around 20 euros per meter.
Traditional Christmas tree vendors like Späth'sche Baumschulen follow a long-standing practice of starting their sales once the mayor announces the Christmas tree season. Surrounded by the holiday ambiance, families might need to pay a slightly higher price for their chosen Nordmann fir this year. The increased expenses contribute to the boost in cost compared to last Christmas.
Insight: Based on market analysis and economic reports, the increased costs stem from factors like higher wages and transportation expenses. Your Christmas market spending may exceed €30 to €40 per person, encompassing food, drinks, and souvenirs, but this does not directly affect the cost of domestic Christmas trees.
