The Christmas tree on the water of Lake Trasimeno (photo from December 2019). Photo: Walter Giannetti · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped · Wikimedia CommonsSince December 2019, Castiglione del Lago has lit up a Christmas tree drawn in lights on the water of Lake Trasimeno, 1,080 metres long: the organisers present it as “the world's largest Christmas tree built on water”. It is the heart of “Luci sul Trasimeno”, which in its 2026/27 edition runs from 5 December to 6 January. Here's how to see it, what it costs and how to get there from Agriturismo La Mora, about 50 minutes away.
At a glance
- Where
- Castiglione del Lago, Lake Trasimeno
- 2026/27 edition
- 5 December 2026 – 6 January 2027
- Hours
- every day, 17:00–23:00
- Ticket
- €10 · €5 ages 13–17 · free up to 12
- Size
- 1,080 m long, 50 m wide
- From La Mora
- 64.3 km · about 50 min by car
The tree on the lake, the markets and Assisi: stay in the countryside, close to it all.
How is the Christmas tree on Lake Trasimeno made?
It is a feat of electrical engineering built right in the lake: according to the organisers it can only be made on the shallow waters of Trasimeno. The lights trace the outline of the tree on the surface, held up by 166 poles, and the show is never the same twice: shape, brightness and reflections change with where you watch from and with the weather.
- Length
- 1,080 metres
- Width
- 50 metres
- Perimeter lights
- 2,400
- Inner lamps
- 250
- Cable
- 7,165 metres
- Energy
- 100% renewable
When can you see the tree on Lake Trasimeno?
The 2026/27 edition of Luci sul Trasimeno is scheduled every day from 5 December 2026 to 6 January 2027, from 17:00 to 23:00; in bad weather, the organisers warn, opening hours may change. The daily events programme was still being updated when we wrote this guide: check it on the official website.
Where can you see the Christmas tree on the lake from?
According to the organisers, the tree can only be seen in its proper shape and proportions from the paid “Percorso dell'Albero” (Tree Path). The viewing point is in the “Poggio” area, below the walls of the Rocca del Leone, the medieval fortress of Castiglione del Lago; the event runs along the walls that skirt the historic centre and the fortress, on Via Belvedere, starting from Porta Fiorentina.
In the 2026/27 edition, the Tree Path ticket costs €10, or €5 for ages 13 to 17; it is free for children up to 12 and for people with disabilities. It also includes the Babbo Natale Xmas Garden and the Sentiero del Presepe (nativity trail), and can be bought at the event ticket office or online on the official website.
What else is there at Luci sul Trasimeno?
Along Via Belvedere you'll find the Casette del Natale, little Christmas huts selling crafts and local products, and the Ghiaccio Park ice rink; the 2026 programme also includes “Castiglione del Lego”, an exhibition of building bricks. By day it's worth strolling through the historic centre of Castiglione del Lago, on its promontory overlooking the lake.
How do you get to Castiglione del Lago from Assisi?
By car: from Agriturismo La Mora it's 64.3 km, about 50 minutes according to Google Maps, along the Perugia–Bettolle motorway link. The organisers point to plenty of free car parks a few dozen metres from the event, from which you can walk into the historic centre; on Sundays, public holidays and the days before them there is a free shuttle.
The motorway link passes Perugia, 21.0 km from La Mora: on the same day you can stop for the lights and markets in the centre, which we describe in our guide to the Christmas markets in Umbria.
Where to stay to see the tree on Lake Trasimeno?
Agriturismo La Mora is in the countryside outside Assisi, at Via Fonte Citerna 7: from here Castiglione del Lago is about 50 minutes away, Perugia 23 and the Basilica of San Francesco 18. The five independent apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and free parking: a base for a Christmas weekend between the lake, Perugia and Assisi.
The Christmas tree on Lake Trasimeno: frequently asked questions
When can you see the Christmas tree on Lake Trasimeno?
In the 2026/27 edition, every day from 5 December 2026 to 6 January 2027, from 17:00 to 23:00. Opening hours may change in bad weather.
How much is the ticket?
In 2026/27 the Tree Path ticket costs €10, or €5 for ages 13 to 17; it is free up to age 12 and for people with disabilities. It also includes the Babbo Natale Xmas Garden and the nativity trail.
Can you see the tree without a ticket?
According to the organisers, the tree can only be seen in its proper shape and proportions from the paid Tree Path, below the walls of the Rocca del Leone.
How big is the tree on the lake?
1,080 metres long and 50 metres wide, with 2,400 perimeter lights and 250 inner lamps, powered 100% by renewable energy.
Is it the same tree as Gubbio's?
No. Gubbio's tree has been lit on the slopes of Monte Ingino since 1981 and is in the Guinness World Records as the world's largest Christmas tree; the Trasimeno tree, since 2019, is built on the water of the lake at Castiglione del Lago.
Where can you park in Castiglione del Lago?
The organisers point to plenty of free car parks a few dozen metres from the event; on Sundays, public holidays and the days before them a free shuttle runs.
How far is Agriturismo La Mora from Castiglione del Lago?
64.3 km, about 50 minutes by car according to Google Maps, along the Perugia–Bettolle motorway link.
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