I love a Christmas tree. The lights, the ornaments collected over the years, the whole process of decorating it. What I’m less enthusiastic about is getting the tree home, particularly when it turns out to be considerably bigger than it looked when we bought it.
Fortunately, Luxembourg has some good options, whether you’re after a real tree, want someone to deliver it, or fancy heading out into the countryside to cut one yourself.
I’ve skipped the endless list of supermarkets and garden centers. You can find those easily enough. Instead, here are a few places and ideas that make buying a Christmas tree a little more interesting.
Rent a Real Christmas Tree at Bamschoul Becker
I didn’t even realize renting a Christmas tree was an option until I came across Bamschoul Becker in Steinsel, but I think it’s a really clever idea.
Rather than buying a cut tree, you can rent a living one in a pot for Christmas. I love the idea of having a real tree without having to deal with disposing of it in January.
It’s particularly appealing if you live in an apartment or don’t have anywhere to put a tree once Christmas is over.
Bamschoul Becker advertises Christmas tree rentals in December, but I’d contact them directly to confirm availability for 2026, along with sizes, delivery, collection, and what happens to the trees afterward.
Where: Steinsel, Luxembourg
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Buy a Locally Grown Christmas Tree in Luxembourg City
Every year, I head to the Glacis to pick out our Christmas tree. It’s become one of those little Christmas traditions I look forward to, and I love knowing that the trees sold through the city’s official sales points have traditionally been grown right here in Luxembourg.
Luxembourg City usually organizes Christmas tree sales at several locations around the capital. In previous years, these have included the Glacis, Parc Merl, and Bonnevoie.
I always stick with the Glacis. It’s convenient, there’s usually a good selection, and I like choosing the tree myself.
The city hasn’t published the 2026 sales details yet, so I’ll update this section as soon as they’re available.
Sometimes a Garden Center Is Exactly What You Need
I’m all for making Christmas traditions out of things, but sometimes you just need to buy a tree and get on with your day. That’s where the garden centers come in.
De Verband, Hornbach, and other local garden centers are worth checking once the Christmas season gets underway. Hornbach lists real Christmas trees on its Luxembourg website, but I’d check availability at your chosen store before making a special trip.
It’s also worth checking what’s happening in your own commune. Local associations and smaller growers sometimes organize Christmas tree sales, and these can be a nice way to buy locally.
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Bösen, Just Across the Border
Now this is an option I’m actually thinking about trying this year. I usually pick up our tree at the Glacis, but I love the idea of heading into the countryside and cutting one down ourselves.
Bösen grows Christmas trees in the Moselle and Saar region of Germany, and every December it opens several plantations where you can wander around, choose your own tree, and cut it down.
I can already imagine the family debate over which tree to choose. You don’t need to bring your own saw, either. Bösen has them available to borrow.
For 2026, Bösen has confirmed three locations where you can cut your own Christmas tree:
- Temmels (B419): November 27 to December 22. Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM; Saturday, 8:30 AM–6:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Closed December 20.
- Wittlich-Bombogen: December 4 to 22. Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Shorter hours on December 22.
- Pellinger (B268): December 4 to 22. Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
I’d still check the opening hours before leaving home, especially if you’re planning to visit close to Christmas.
And if cutting down a tree yourself sounds like a bit too much effort, Bösen also has seasonal sales points around the Trier and Saarland region where you can buy one ready to take home.
What About Artificial Christmas Trees?
I have absolutely nothing against an artificial Christmas tree. A good one can look beautiful, and there’s something to be said for knowing exactly what you’re getting every year.
Hornbach is a good place to start looking, and IKEA in Arlon is another option if you’re already heading across the border.
My advice would be to buy one you really love rather than simply choosing the cheapest. Look at the shape, how full the branches are, and how realistic it looks when the lights are off.
If you’re going to use it for years, it’s worth getting one you’re happy to bring out every December.
A Few Things I’ve Learned About Christmas Trees
First, measure your ceiling. I know this sounds obvious, but a tree standing in a field has an extraordinary ability to look much smaller than it does once you’ve wrestled it through your front door.
Second, if you’re buying a real tree, ask when it was cut. A fresh tree that’s looked after properly can last through Christmas without dropping needles all over the house.
Nordmann firs are popular for a reason. They have lovely full branches, their needles aren’t particularly sharp, and they tend to hold on to them well.
If you’re not decorating your tree immediately, keep it somewhere cool. Once you bring it inside, a fresh cut at the bottom of the trunk can help it absorb water. And don’t forget to keep the stand topped up.
Finally, think about how you’re getting it home. A tree that’s perfectly manageable when you’re looking at it can become a rather different proposition when you’re trying to fit it into the car.
And When Christmas Is Over?
This is the less exciting part of having a real tree, but it’s worth knowing what to do with it.
If you’ve rented one, arrange its return with the nursery.
If you’ve bought a cut tree, most Luxembourg communes have arrangements for Christmas tree collection or recycling in January. Check your local waste collection calendar rather than assuming you can leave it outside on any day.
In Luxembourg City, Christmas trees are collected separately beginning in January, generally on your regular household garbage collection day or the following day. Trees taller than two meters need to be cut in half, and you’ll need to remove all decorations, lights, hooks, and tinsel first.
More information: Luxembourg City Christmas Tree Collection
Make an Afternoon of It
I know you can buy a Christmas tree while doing the weekly shopping. And some years, that’s exactly what makes sense.
But I also love the idea of making a little more of it.
Head out together, take your time choosing a tree, stop for a hot chocolate somewhere afterward, and then go home, put on some Christmas music, and decorate it.
It doesn’t have to be elaborate. Sometimes the things we do every year, without giving them much thought, turn out to be the traditions we remember most.
And if you’re looking for somewhere to go once the tree is up, I’ve also put together my favorite Christmas markets in Luxembourg and beyond, including a few places that are perfect for a December day trip.
If you have a favorite local grower or a Christmas tree tradition of your own, I’d love to hear about it.
And if you’re looking for more ideas for exploring Luxembourg, from places to eat and shop to little discoveries around the country, have a look at my Ultimate Luxembourg Guide. I’ve brought together some of my favorite places and recommendations in one spot.
(Last updated: November 2026)
