The Best Places to See the Lights at Christmas Town

With over 10 million lights frosting the world's most beautiful theme park, Busch Gardens Williamsburg offers a magical experience during the holiday season. Walk across western Europe in one sparkling night, taking in the sights and enjoying quality time with your favorite people.

Big Ben

Start your night in England with the golden glow of Big Ben as your guide. Don't forget to stop and listen to the carolers and warm yourself by the merry, crackling fire!

Douglas O'Fir's Tree Lot

As you make your way to Ireland to soar above the lights on all new screamin' swing Finnegan's Flyer, be sure to make time to admire the blaze of our impressive Douglas fir.

12 Days of Christmas

Your next majestic light display will be in France where purples and silvers diffuse the edges of La Belle Maison and Griffon Gifts. Oh la la!

Christmas Town Express

All aboard the Christmas Town Express! Catch the most festive train ride around to see two million twinkling lights as your chug merrily around the park.

Wilkommenhaus

A wonderful surprise awaits you at your next stop! The light projection show on the Wilkommenhaus will delight you and yours as you make your way through Germany.

O'Tannenbaum

A trip to Christmas Town wouldn't be complete without taking in the lovely sight of O'Tannenbaum as the lights dance to everyone's favorite Christmas music. At this point you may be ready for dinner. After the show, step into the warmth of Festhaus for a hearty meal and a rich cup of cocoa.

Italy Gardens

A visual feast will greet you in Italy Gardens. Between the flora and the Tree of Light, we highly recommend lingering among the garden pathways. You may even run into some mistletoe!

Holiday Hills

Walk over the bridge to Holiday Hills for a spin on Peppermint Twist. The lights will will blur past you as you swirl around in the spinning cups.

Polar Pathway

Have you ever wondered what it's like inside a snow globe? Polar Pathway brings this daydream to life in spectacular fashion. The rows and rows of silver lights sparkle like diamonds dripping down Escape from Pompeii, offering the perfect photo opportunity to remember this sparkling night forever.