The largest Christmas market in Poland takes place in Krakow’s Main Market Square during December. Other Polish (and European) cities also host Christmas markets, although depending on the size of the city and its resources, they may not be as expansive as the Krakow market.
If you are shopping for Polish handmade crafts or Christmas decorations, or want to try cold weather Polish treats, even the small Christmas markets will give you a taste of how Poland celebrates this holiday. The historical centers filled with Christmas lights and the squares decorated with trees make the cities and towns of Poland even more beautiful.
Dates change for Christmas markets from year to year based on popularity, size, organization, and other factors. However, most Christmas markets run through December, closing stores just before Christmas to give sellers and shoppers a break for the holidays. But until then, if you visit Poland in December, be sure to spend some time exploring the Christmas markets.
Krakow Christmas Market
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Main Square, Cracovia , PoloniaGet directions
The Krakow Christmas Market is a huge annual success. The largest in Poland, it attracts visitors from all over the world. The main market square, always lively, becomes festive with carriage rides, Christmas decorations and the smell of mulled wine. Christmas in Krakow is not to be missed.
The Krakow Christmas Market usually opens in late November and lasts until December 26, although it often runs until early January because Three Kings Day marks the end of the Christmas season in Poland.
Warsaw Christmas Market
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Zamkowy Square, 01-195 Warsaw , PoloniaGet directions
Warsaw’s main Christmas market is held on Castle Square in front of the Royal Castle. Another Christmas market can be found in front of the Palace of Culture and Science. These two markets make December a valuable month to visit the Polish capital.
Wroclaw Christmas Market
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Grodzka 52 , 33-332 Cracovia , PoloniaGet directions
Telephone
+48 507 525 442
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The Wroclaw Christmas Market is held in the Old Town of Wroclaw among its historical sights. This market dates from the 16th century. Kids will love the market’s fairy tale forest, where they can see how fairy tales are performed. The growing popularity of holiday markets in Poland means that the Wroclaw Christmas Market receives more visitors each year, which in turn encourages more vendors to work at stalls selling handicrafts, decorations and tasty treats that help keep out the cold. .
Torun Christmas Market
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Broniewskiego 90 , 87-100 Toruń , PoloniaGet directions
Telephone
+48 56470 45 21
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Torun is not as big as other cities in Poland, and the size of its Christmas market reflects this. However, with its medieval charm, Torun looks beautiful when decorated for Christmas. So if you are in the area, there is no reason not to visit the little Christmas market here. Have a cup of hot mulled wine or find an ornament for your tree at home or as a gift.
The city is also known for Gingerbread. They have been doing it since the 14th century in traditional molds.
Gdansk Christmas Market
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Targ Węglowy , Gdansk , PoloniaGet directions
If you’re in the port city of Gdansk in December, be sure to stop by their Christmas market on Targ Weglowy to meet the Polish Santa Claus, take a spin on the ice skating rink, and see displays of Christmas trees from around the world. Shop for gifts made from amber harvested from the nearby Baltic Sea or find souvenirs that will remind you of your stay in this northern city.
Poznan Christmas Market
Poznan’s main square is a lovely place for a Christmas market. This market stands out with a nativity scene and the International Ice Sculpture Contest, the products of which are left standing until they melt.
