The beloved Christmas City was open in Tartu’s Town Hall Square from December 3 to January 7.

In brand-new pavilions, visitors could enjoy warm drinks and nibble on gingerbread and other treats. The small pavilions offered exciting displays from Tartu 2024, Tartu 2024 Song and Dance Celebration, Tartu Marathon, Thermory & Huum, and the Architecture School. The Christmas City also featured children’s favorites like the straw house, swing, and carousels, as well as a chandelier and Christmas tree decorated in festive lights. Workshops and animated films were also held in the small houses.

The Christmas City program offered something delightful for everyone. For the first time, a Christmas ity jazz club opened in Town Hall Square, featuring performances by Raivo Tafenau, Ain Agan, and the Maria Väli Quartet. The program included a fairytale-like winter ball, a magical ice disco, the opening of the Year of Cultural Richness in Tartu County, a skating party, a literary and cultural history walk, and the traditional winter festival.

Until March 3, skating was also available in Town Hall Square. For the fourth season, a nearly 1,000-square-meter ice rink was open around the Kissing Students fountain, where visitors could practice pirouettes and enjoy the city lights.

You can explore the activities and photos from 2022 and previous years on the old Christmas City website.