Barcelona Llums de Nadal

Rediscover Barcelona through light. Choose your route and be astonished by the installations that transform the city into a place of creativity, design and innovation.

• Where: 126 kilometres of illuminations around the city
• When: from 22 November to 6 January

Cleaning and waste collection

There is extra street cleaning in the more central and commercial areas of every district over the Christmas festivities. Also, daily paper and cardboard collections in the main shopping hubs.

Christmas-tree collection

Did you know that your Christmas tree can be of great service to the city's green areas? Barcelona has dozens of Christmas tree collection points, in service from 7 to 17 January 2026.

A sustainable Christmas

Christmas is usually a time when people consume a lot, buying presents, food and drink, as well as ornamental plants, such as fir trees. People also make more journeys and use more energy in their homes. Follow these ten tips for preventing waste!

Safety, mobility and a community spirit

A special operation will be in place this Christmas to ensure public safety and mobility in all districts and prevent conflicts.

Getting there

Check the traffic in Barcelona in real time and look for the best way to get around the city over the Christmas holidays. Using the “Getting there” button you’ll find a route planner with the best options for getting around on public transport, by bike, on foot or with a private vehicle.