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SUMMARY:Christmas market 2025
DESCRIPTION:\nOne of the most popular happenings in Krakow is the annual Christmas market at the main square (Rynek Glowny). This event normally opens in the end of November and remains open until January 1. If you come to Krakow during this period, it is impossible to miss out on the Christmas market at the main square. But, it is also a fact that many people travel to Krakow in this period because of the Christmas market.\n\n\n\nGet ready to visit Krakow before Christmas and to enjoy the annual Christmas markets. In this article you will find all the information you need to make the most of your trip and days in Krakow.\n\n\n\nThe famous Christmas market at the main square in Krakow is a fantastic event. Here you can eat and drink all sorts of local food and drinks. Besides this, you can enjoy programs from a stage at the square. You can watch folklore performances and listen to local Polish music from the area. \n\n\n\nWould you like to buy someone a nice souvenir from Krakow? Or maybe you would like to buy some Christmas presents? You can, of course, do that at the Christmas market in Krakow. Do not forget that the square is fantastic, so you can easily enjoy the Christmas market, visit the restaurants at the square, walk through the Sukiennice (clothes hall), and then eat some Polish sausage and taste local vodka.\n\n\n\nThe dates for the Krakow Christmas market in 2025.\n\n\n\nNovember 29, 2025 – January 1, 2026 (these are the dates on which the Christmas market in Krakow will be open in 2025, most likely).\n\n\n\nDates for the Christmas market in Krakow in earlier years.\n\n\n\n\n2024: November 29 – January 1.\n\n\n\n2023: November 24 – January 1.\n\n\n\n2022: November 25 – December 26.\n\n\n\n2019: November 29 – December 26.\n\n\n\n2018: November 30 – December 26.\n\n\n\n2017: November 24 – December 26.\n\n\n\n2016: November 25 – December 26.\n\n\n\n2015: November 27 – December 26.\n\n\n\n\nIf you come after December 26th, there will still be a market at the square, but it is a smaller version of the Christmas market only. In other words, to get the whole experience, visit Krakow in the period mentioned above.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere to live near the Christmas market in Krakow?\n\n\n\nIt is always an advantage to live near the Old Town of Krakow and close to the Christmas Market. It saves you a lot of time, and it is also positive that hotels and apartments in this area aren’t extremely expensive, even though they have a great location. If you are looking for a hotel with excellent location and less than 300-400 meters from the Christmas markets at the main square in Krakow, we suggest one of the following:\n\n\n\n\nHotel Bonerowski ( https://www.booking.com/hotel/pl/palacbonerowski.en-us.html?aid=2390837 ) (at the main square)\n\n\n\nHotel Stary ( https://www.booking.com/hotel/pl/hotelstarykrakow.en-us.html?aid=2390837 ) (at the main square)\n\n\n\nHotel Wentzl ( https://www.booking.com/hotel/pl/hotelwentzlkrakow.en-us.html?aid=2390837 ) (at the main square)\n\n\n\nHotel Grodek ( https://www.booking.com/hotel/pl/grodek.en-us.html?aid=2390837 ) (400 meter from the main square)\n\n\n\n\nThe map below shows you the location of the Christmas market in the center, and then you can pick and choose from the hotels and apartments surrounding the area. You will also see price estimations making it easier to find accommodation based on how much you want to pay for your room.\n\n\n\n  \n   \n  \n  \n      (function () {\n          var BookingAffiliateWidget = new Booking.AffiliateWidget({\n  "iframeSettings": {\n    "selector": "bookingAffiliateWidget_5a858fef-39db-413e-a700-c15230665865",\n    "responsive": true\n  },\n  "widgetSettings": {\n    "ss": "Kraków, Lesser Poland, Poland",\n    "latitude": 50.063,\n    "longitude": 19.937,\n    "zoom": 14,\n    "customMarkerTitle": " "\n  }\n});\n      })();\n  \n\n\n\nAll the hotels and apartments you see on the map above have a good location in Krakow. This makes them ideal for sightseeing, and of course, shopping at the Christmas market.\n\n\n\nWhat to eat at the Christmas market in Krakow?\n\n\n\nAre you finally coming to Krakow to take a closer look at the popular Christmas market at the city’s main square? What should you buy once you are there?\n\n\n\nThere are many similarities between Christmas markets worldwide. The most common similarity is warm wine. Wherever you visit a Christmas market, you should taste the local version of warm wine or glühwein (Grzaniec). Some places serve you warm w,ine and that’s it. In general, however, this combines warm wine with Christmas spices such as cinnamon, sugar, cloves, and some other spices.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPoland is well-known for its drinks, especially Vodka. This is extremely popular at the Christmas markets, especially as the temperatures go below 0 Celsius (which they frequently do). \n\n\n\nIf you drink lots of wine and Vodka, you should probably eat something as well. If you want to taste local food, start with a giant sausage. There are sausages of all sorts at the Christmas market in Krakow. These are spiced up and served with mustard and ketchup. \n\n\n\nWould you rather eat something else? Eat a sandwich (Pajda) with delicious meat, garlic butter, salad, sausage, onion, and other snacks on top. These are gigantic, and you will not need more food for hours if you eat such a sandwich.\n\n\n\nPolish people like to eat pig dishes, and so should you. The crispy pork knuckle is a delicious dish at the Christmas market in Krakow. The knuckle is the upper part of the leg, and it is really juicy, especially the way it is prepared in Krakow. This dish is best enjoyed combined with a side dish of your wish.\n\n\n\nThere are many other fantastic things to eat and drink at the Christmas market in Krakow. Do not forget about the legendary Polish cheese, of which the most famous is the sheep’s cheese. You will also find cheese from goats at the Christmas market. These cheeses are fantastic for eating directly or bringing home as a souvenir. You can also buy them in a grilled version, which feels even better on a cold December day in Krakow.\n\n\n\nWhat to buy at the Christmas market in Krakow?\n\n\n\nWhen you have tasted local gastronomy, it is time for shopping. What should you buy?\n\n\n\nHonestly, many people consider the objects for sale at different Christmas markets as junk. That might be true, but there are gems for sale at the Christmas market in Krakow. What should you look out for?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA great way to remember your stay in Krakow is to buy decorations for the Christmas tree. There are lots of handmade decorations for sale at the Christmas market in Krakow, and they will beautifully decorate your Christmas tree as your return home. They will also bring forth the sweet memories from your Krakow trip whenever you add them to your Christmas tree, year after year.\n\n\n\nAnother great thing to bring home from Krakow is cheese, sweets, and chocolate. You will find these in all shapes and sizes at the Christmas market at Rynek Glowny in Krakow. Whether you eat it all yourself or give them to someone else as a present is entirely your decision.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt can get extremely cold in Krakow in December. In 2022, there were temperatures around -15 Celsius at times. What can you do to resist the cold? Buy some woolen clothes at the Christmas market. You can find jackets, gloves, and hats made out of wool and more at the Christmas market in Krakow. These objects might not be extremely cheap, but they will warm your body and soul at once!\n\n\n\nAre you looking for something else? Do you have too much money that you want to spend? You might not need it, but there are many Matryoshka dolls (stacking dolls) at the Christmas markets in Krakow. These are available in all shapes and might make a great present to someone you love or hate (depending on the motive).\n\n\n\nMore pictures from the Christmas market in Krakow\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFive Cool Stats About the Christmas Markets in Krakow\n\n\n\nThe Christmas markets in Krakow are among the most atmospheric in Europe, drawing crowds from near and far. Here are five cool statistics that highlight just how special they are.\n\n\n\n1. Millions of visitors each yearKrakow’s Christmas market is one of the most visited winter attractions in Poland. Estimates suggest that well over a million people pass through the market on the Main Square between late November and early January, making it not just a local tradition but a major international draw.\n\n\n\n2. Dozens of stalls filled with traditionThe market usually features around 80–100 wooden stalls, all beautifully decorated. These booths sell everything from handcrafted ornaments and wooden toys to wool scarves, gingerbread, and hot mulled wine. The variety ensures there’s something for every taste and budget.\n\n\n\n3. A tradition dating back centuriesKrakow’s Rynek Główny (Main Market Square) has been a trading hub since the 13th century, and while the modern Christmas market format is relatively new, festive winter trading has deep roots here. The current market setup has been going strong since the early 1990s, making it over 30 years of modern tradition.\n\n\n\n4. International reachIt’s not just Poles who love Krakow’s Christmas market. Surveys show that more than half of the visitors are international tourists, with travelers from the UK, Germany, France, and even the US and Asia flocking to experience the city’s festive magic.\n\n\n\n5. Food and drink in the spotlightPolish food is a huge part of the experience. Each year, thousands of liters of grzaniec (mulled wine) are sold, along with countless pierogi, oscypek (smoked cheese from the mountains), and hearty sausages. Some stalls sell more than 500 portions a day during peak season, showing just how central food and drink are to the market’s atmosphere.\n\n\n\nThe Krakow Christmas markets combine history, tradition, and festive cheer in a way that feels truly unique. Whether you go for the crafts, the food, or the atmosphere, these numbers show just how significant and beloved the markets have become.\n
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