Christmas at the biltmore estate

Every year, the country's largest privately owned home celebrates Christmas in true Gilded Age style. Thousands of twinkling lights and miles of garland decorate the luxurious chateau and surrounding gardens to create the magical feeling of a bygone era.

Christmas is the perfect time to take a visit to the Biltmore Estate. Christmas is a feast for your senses and a magical experience you won’t want to miss.

A Biltmore House Christmas is an absolute must add to your holiday travel plans. Read our tips for a 2023 Biltmore House Christmas trip.

A majestic Norway spruce and pathway luminaries welcome you to America’s Largest Home®. Inside, thousands of ornaments reflect the soft glow of candles, fireplaces, and twinkle lights. Experience some of the magic below!

Christmas at Biltmore House with a fresh December snow - in Asheville, NC.

George Vanderbilt’s Biltmore is the definition of a hallmark — genuine, authentic and a shining beacon of the Gilded Age.

Thousands of twinkling lights make for instant magic at America’s largest private residence. But beyond the glow, the Biltmore festivities get even brighter with live music, seasonal food and drink, and special evening experiences.

Christmas at the Biltmore is so magical! Check out the different tour options and lots of photos of the amazing Biltmore Christmas decorations