Warsaw is the capital of Poland and it nestles on the Vistula River. The Old Town of this sprawling city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is full of historic architecture including the Royal Castle, a former palace with a museum. The Old Town also features a number of excellent restaurants. The artistic neighborhood of Praga is well worth a visit, with its galleries and workshops, while the Palace of Culture and Science is a Soviet landmark dating back to the 1950s, offering wonderful views across the city. Throughout this cultural city, it is possible to experience the legacy of Chopin. Book the top Airbnb vacation rentals or hotels for your trip now, because the city comes alive during the festive season, when visitors can experience some of the top Christmas Markets in Warsaw, Poland listed below.
1. Christmas Market near Praga District
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Nothing beats walking around one of Warsaw’s oldest towns and its quaint squares. During the holiday season, the streets of Praga and Old Town are adorned with bright lights and lined with stalls selling all things beautiful. This Christmas market around the district of Praga often takes place at Castle Square.
Kiosks offer delicious hot chocolate and mulled wine, so you can keep warm as you do your shopping. If you’re on the hunt for handmade crafts and winter clothing or accessories, this holiday market won’t let you leave empty-handed.
Christmas Market near Praga District
Address: Old Town Market Place
Website: Warsaw Christmas
Opening hours: 20th November 2021 to 6th January 2022 (tentative)
2. Christmas Crafts Fair in the Warsaw Old Town (Barbakan)
The Barbican Christmas Crafts Fair will be held in Warsaw’s Old Town from November 22 to January 6. Stalls will offer a range of craft products from Poland and foreign exhibitors, including clothing, hats, jewelry, Christmas decorations, and toys. There will be plenty of mulled wine and hot chocolate to enjoy, along with Turkish halva, Lithuanian cold cuts, Hungarian Kurt and delicious pancakes at this Warsaw Christmas market. Children can enjoy taking part in ceramic workshops, creating their own gifts, watching traditional blacksmithing or sending a letter to Santa Claus.
Christmas Crafts Fair in the Warsaw Old Town (Barbakan)
Address: Old Town Square, Warsaw, Poland
Website: Barbakan
Dates: November 22 - January 6
3. Christmas Market in Royal Wilanów, Warsaw
The Christmas Market in Wilanów (ul. Klimczaka 1) offers a number of quaint wooden huts selling traditional Christmas gifts, including locally produced arts and crafts, toys, jewelry, home-ware, knitted items, traditional food and drink. The stalls will be in the recreation area of the Royal Palace from December 8 until December 23.
Christmas Market in Royal Wilanów, Warsaw
Address: ul. Klimczaka 1, Wilanów, Warsaw, Poland
Website: Christmas Market in Royal Wilanów, Warsaw
Dates: December 8 - December 23: 9am - 8pm
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4. Christmas Market in Warsaw's Royal Castle Square
The Christmas Market in Royal Castle Square is where the city places its annual Christmas tree, sparkling with fairy lights. This is one of the most beautiful Christmas fairs in Poland, where visitors can enjoy mulled wine and hot chocolate, along with delicious traditional dishes, including sausages, snacks and sweets. Stalls are set up with traditional Christmas gifts, festive decorations and hand-crafted items such as pottery, knitwear, jewelry and toys. Santa Claus will be there to meet the children and find out what they want for the holiday and to have the obligatory photo taken.
Christmas Market in Warsaw's Royal Castle Square
Address: Royal Castle Square, Old Town, Warsaw, Poland
Opening hours: November 24 - January 7: Sun - Thu: 11am - 8pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 9:30pm
5. Christmas Market in front of the Palace of Culture and Science
The Christmas Market in front of the Palace of Culture and Science is a traditional market set among the grandeur of the Stalinist architecture of Warsaw. The building soars above the market stalls, selling quaint Christmas gifts, including knitwear, jewelry, hand-crafts, toys and clothing, as well as Christmas decorations and traditional food and drink.
Christmas Market in front of the Palace of Culture and Science
Address: Plac Defilad 1, 00-901 Warszawa, Poland
Website: Palace of Culture and Science
Opening hours: December 5, 2021: 12pm - 7pm
6. Christmas at the ZOO Market
Posted by ZOO Market on Tuesday, 18 December 2018
This popular Warsaw flea market is located across the road from the Warsaw Zoo, but don’t be misled by its name! No animals are involved here. The market is holding a “Fair of Fancy Things” with more than 50 stalls offering vintage jewelry, antiques, vintage clothing, toys, cosmetics, candles, books and other items, perfect as unique and unusual Christmas gifts, along with beautiful Christmas decorations. There is also a cafe serving hot drinks and snacks.
Christmas at the ZOO Market
Address: Pl. Żelazna Brama 1, Warsaw, Poland
Website: Christmas at the ZOO Market
Opening hours: December 14 - 15: Sat: 10am - 8pm; Sun: 10am - 6pm
7. Christmas Market at Zlote Tarasy
The Christmas Market is located in the center of Warsaw at Zlote Tarasy, the most prestigious commercial art gallery in Poland, next to the central station. The market will offer 28 wooden chalets selling beautiful Christmas decorations based on those sold in traditional German Christmas markets.
Christmas Market at Zlote Tarasy
Address: Zlote Tarasy, Warsaw, Poland
Website: Christmas Market at Zlote Tarasy
Opening hours: December 6 - December 21
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8. World Pierogi Festival
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One of the most popular food in Poland is pierogi. These dumplings are filled with either savory or sweet filling then boiled or fried before serving. Celebrate your holidays in Warsaw by participating in World Pierogi Festival and let your palate be acquainted with the many Polish versions of this beloved dish. Plenty of cheese and potato flavor options, as well as fruit and vegetables, are all yours to enjoy. The festival will also be serving pierogi recipes from Japan, Spain, Tibet, India, and many more!
World Pierogi Festival
Address: Palace of Culture and Science, Plac Defilad 1, 00-901 Warszawa, Poland
Website: World Pierogi Festival
Opening hours: December 5, 2021: 12pm - 7pm
9. Divine Christmas Fair
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Come to the National Museum of Ethnography in Warsaw to witness one of the most delightful Christmas fairs in Poland. The Divine Christmas Fair is an annual event offering handcrafted items that are inspired by nature and folklore. You can also shop for your tree ornaments, with items made from straw, paper, and clay on full display at the market. With stalls selling holiday treats, toys, ceramic, and so much more, you’ll certainly be crossing a few items off your wishlist this year.
Divine Christmas Fair
Address: National Museum of Ethnography, Kredytowa 1, 00-056 Warszawa, Poland
Website: National Museum of Ethnography
Experience Christmas in Warsaw
Ready to see Warsaw at Christmas? Make a plan to visit this interesting and historic city, exploring its beautiful Old Town with its many museums and palaces, browsing the many shops and markets and dining at the many excellent, traditional restaurants. Head to this great city during the festive season when you can experience some of the top Christmas markets, and take home some truly original gifts for your loved ones.
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