Christmas lovers, it's never too early to start planning your holiday decor. If you're one to "do it up" and turn your home — inside and outdoors — into a winter wonderland, one of these best Christmas village sets should be on your shopping list. During this enchanting time of year, create a festive scene on your mantel, bookshelf, Christmas table, credenza…anywhere with a flat surface big enough to display a house or two (or more).
Not sure what to buy? We've rounded up our favorites here, so get ready to take a journey into the whimsical world of Christmas village sets. From cozy cottages fit for Santa, to modern neighborhoods that glow, our selection of the best winter village sets span different styles and feels. Whether you're a seasoned collector or looking for a starter set to create your own holiday townscape, we hope this inspires you. So grab a hot cocoa, put on your favorite festive tunes, and get ready to transform your home into a captivating snow village.
Maybe you aren't patient enough to add one piece to your Christmas village set each year. If you'd rather have all the necessary pieces for a full village right away, this 31-piece porcelain Christmas village is an incredible value (and looks gorgeous, too).
This five-piece set is battery operated and decorated with multi-colored LEDs for a fun, festive visual. And for less than $65, you get two Christmas houses, a church, a toy store, and a bakery, which is a pretty incredible value.
Few holiday stories come close to the iconic A Christmas Carol. This brick building depicts Ebenezer Scrooge's business. To complete your holiday look, you can also grab Scrooge's House and Cratchits Corner.
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Christmas Village With No Setup
LED Snowy Village Wooden Advent Calendar Decoration
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Christmas Village With No Setup
LED Snowy Village Wooden Advent Calendar Decoration
This Christmas village set requires no setup whatsoever. Just lay it on a flat surface, walk away, and let it delight. Adorned with houses in the mountains, shops, and people, guests can use their imagination to set the holiday scene.
If you're a Potterhead, then you're probably freaking out at the mere thought of a Harry Potter-themed Christmas village. Part of the Harry Potter Village Collection from Department 56, this hand-painted, hand-crafted resin Hogwarts castle illuminates thanks to LED lights. While it's one of the pricier options on our list, this can be displayed year-round if it goes with your home decor!
As one reviewer writes: "Daughter and grandson LOVE anything Harry Potter. Wanted to get them a collectible to set out as the holidays. To my surprise they use year round. Planning on adding more to this for a great holiday display."
Light up any part of your room with this collection. It includes four village houses, four pine trees, a street lamp, Santa Claus, and two Christmas couples.
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Christmas Village Set for National Lampoon Fans
National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Griswold Holiday House
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Christmas Village Set for National Lampoon Fans
National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Griswold Holiday House
This special edition Christmas village set is ideal for those who can't get enough of Chevy Chase's famous Family Vacation films. Plus, you can have some fun by yelling, "Clark!" every time you turn on its lights.
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Best Starter Christmas Village Set
11-Piece LED Theater and Shops Christmas Village Set
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Best Starter Christmas Village Set
11-Piece LED Theater and Shops Christmas Village Set
Set up this trio of structures with various accessories like lamp posts, trees, and festive people on any table or surface in your home to get in the holiday spirit. This winter wonderland comes with a theatre, a bookshop, and a gift shop. Santa, as well as red, clear, and amber LED lights powered by batteries, also included.
If you're looking to add a statement piece to your Christmas village that makes a big impact, then this winter wonderland set is perfect. Complete with little ski chalets and light-up effects, it's a fun, interactive addition to any village set and would be great on its own as well.
Another great one-piece set: this tabletop village, which features pre-lit LED lights, a revolving train, and a snowscape motif. You'll also find Santa visiting homes giving out presents. This piece will truly put everyone in a festive mood.
Most Christmas villages give off a classic, traditional vibe: bold colors, snowscapes, and people. But for the minimalist, that tried-and-true aesthetic just won't match your style. Enter, this tabletop village that is as simple yet lovely as they come. With homes made of wood and trees of metal, they're perfect for the modern home.
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Best Farmhouse-Style Christmas Village
AuldHome Design Farmhouse Christmas Village Collection
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Best Farmhouse-Style Christmas Village
AuldHome Design Farmhouse Christmas Village Collection
This trio of white tin farm-themed buildings are essentially a blank canvas to your Christmas decor. Use votive candles or LED lights to give them some pizzazz. We love the architectural features and the distressed metal facades.
An advent calendar and a Christmas village all in one, this wooden calendar includes 24 mini drawers that can be filled with notes and treats to be discovered each day. You'll also love the adorable details and LED lights that make this piece shine.
If your style is more about minimalism than flash, then you'll love this six-piece set, which brings a quaint touch to your Christmas decor. These homes have a pretty glossy finish, cut-out windows, and are hollow inside, so you can illuminate them with tea candles.
This duo of Christmas gingerbread houses are so delicious-looking, you'll want to eat them. But, they're not actual cookies. For homes with kids or kids at heart, this resin, LED-lit Christmas village is for you! Just note that you'll need AAA batteries.
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