Philadelphia's Christmas Village set to return with 30-foot German Pyramid

The holiday season is right around the corner, and plans to make the City of Brotherly Love festive are already taking shape.

This year, a towering new attraction is coming to Philadelphia’s Christmas Village.

A 30-foot-tall authentic German Christmas pyramid will serve as the centerpiece in LOVE Park.

The rotating windmill-like structure will be visible from blocks down the Ben Franklin Parkway.

“We are thrilled to welcome everyone back to Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2025 presented by Bank of America for our 18th season,” said Christmas Village President Thomas Bauer. “This year will be especially memorable as we debut our new traditional German Christmas Pyramid – a multi-level wooden tower adorned with lights, traditional and Philly favorite figures, and festive decorations. Standing tall at the heart of Christmas Village, it will bring an authentic touch of German holiday tradition for all visitors to enjoy. It is a project we have been working on for many years, and we can’t wait to see it take over everyone’s social media feeds.”

Organizers said the origins of today’s traditional “Ore Mountains Christmas pyramids” date back to the 16th century. Today, the pyramid’s cherished centerpieces are on display during the festive season, ranging from small versions to impressive large-scale pyramids in town squares across Germany.

Beyond the new Christmas pyramid, officials said visitors can look forward to the crowd-favorite 65-foot-tall illuminated Ferris Wheel, the Historic double-tier Christmas Village Carousel, new food booths, over 100 vendors, performances, Santa Claus himself, and so much more.

The Christmas Village will be open to the public from November 22 through December 25, 2025.