The best Christmas markets in Poland in 2025: dates and locations

Poland is preparing for the Christmas holidays and opening its magical markets in various cities across the country. Find out when and where the most famous markets of 2025 will take place so you can plan your holiday trip and experience the true magic of Christmas

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The holiday season in Poland is a special time when city streets turn into a real winter wonderland. Millions of lights, the aroma of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and gingerbread, wooden houses with souvenirs, and music coming from every corner — all this creates a unique atmosphere that both locals and tourists love.

If you dream of immersing yourself in the magical Christmas spirit, Poland is the perfect destination. Especially since the Christmas markets in 2025 open in mid-November, so it's worth planning your trip in advance.

Holiday calendar: when do the markets open in Poland?

Each Polish city has its own traditions, so the dates vary, but all fairs will run from November to early January. Here are the key dates to note:

● Poznań: November 15, 2025 – January 5, 2026

● Bydgoszcz: November 18 – December 22, 2025

● Warsaw: November 23, 2025 – January 6, 2026

● Gdańsk: November 21 – December 23, 2025

● Wrocław: November 21, 2025 – January 7, 2026

● Katowice: November 21, 2025 – January 6, 2026

● Krakow: November 28, 2025 – January 1, 2026

● Opole: November 28 – December 23, 2025

● Szczecin: November 28 – December 21, 2025

● Lodz: from November 29, 2025

● Toruń: November 23 – December 22, 2025

● Zielona Góra: December 13–14, 2025

Thanks to this variety of dates, it is easy to plan a route to visit several cities at once and see how Christmas is celebrated in different regions of Poland.

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What awaits visitors to the fairs?

Polish Christmas fairs are famous for their color and hospitality. Here you can find everything from traditional dishes — bigos, gofry, and mulled wine — to unique handmade gifts, Christmas tree decorations, candles, and warm scarves from local wool workshops.

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In large cities such as Wrocław and Warsaw, the markets feature ice rinks, Christmas carousels, and stages with live performances.

Photo: Miasto Stołeczne Warszawa / Facebook

Krakow and Gdansk often recreate ancient Christmas traditions, and Poznan hosts an ice sculpture competition that attracts crowds of spectators every year.

Photo: FOTOKMBINACJE / Michal Piotrowski

How to get to Polish fairs from Ukraine?

Traveling to Poland in winter is not only pleasant but also convenient. Thanks to convenient connections between Ukrainian cities and Poland, you can get to Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, or Gdansk by bus, train, or transfer.

To save time searching for tickets on different websites, use the Visit Ukraine service. Here you can book tickets for all types of transport — bus, train, plane — both within Ukraine and abroad, as well as order a transfer between cities in Ukraine and Europe. All bookings take just a few minutes, and the ticket is sent immediately to your email. It's convenient, safe, and helps you plan your trip to a winter wonderland in advance.

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