Feel the magic of Christmas! The most beautiful Christmas markets in 2025

🕗 4 minutes | September 8, 2025 | Text Aleksandra Dudziak

Is every day of the holidays your favorite? Do you look forward to Christmas shopping as early as fall? If so, you'll love our list of the most beautiful Christmas markets! Which one will you visit this season?

A photo of a happy family celebrating Christmas at a Christmas market

Summary for busy people

We invite you to take a look at the most interesting Christmas markets in Europe.

Among the Polish cities worth visiting, we have listed Gdańsk (with the most beautiful market in Europe in 2024), Wrocław (known for its shoe-shaped mugs), Krakow (with its UNESCO-listed nativity scene tradition), Katowice, Warsaw, Szczecin, Bydgoszcz, and Poznań (where an ice sculpture festival is held).

Abroad, we recommend the markets in Prague (in the Old Town Square), Berlin (on Potsdamer Platz), Frankfurt, Vienna (with the “Tree of Hearts” on Rathausplatz), Tallinn (with one of the oldest Christmas trees in Europe), and London (the market in Hyde Park combined with Winter Wonderland).

The most beautiful Christmas markets in Poland

Do you associate the magic of Christmas with time spent with your family and aromatic scents? If so, visit a Christmas market in one of Poland's cities.

Gdańsk: the biggest attractions and stalls at the Christmas market

Did you know that in 2024, Gdańsk's Christmas market was named the most beautiful in Europe by European Best Destinations? Every year, concerts are held here; you can do your Christmas shopping or go to the Gdańsk Carousel or the AmberSky Christmas Travel Corner. You will also see 196 atmospheric stalls and Łoś Luck, a mascot who tells jokes and is the main attraction for children.

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» November 22–December 23, 2025

Christmas market, Gdansk

Wrocław: Spend a magical time and see beautiful illuminations

The grand opening of the Christmas market in Wrocław is planned for the end of November. From then until the beginning of January, you will be able to do your Christmas shopping. The market in Wrocław is distinguished by shoe-shaped mugs in which you can drink mulled wine. The designs and colors of the mugs change every year.

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» November 21, 2025 - January 7, 2026

Christmas tree at the market square in Wrocław during the Christmas market
Market square in Wroclaw during the Christmas market

Poznań: Head to the ice sculpture festival

We invite you to the Christmas market in the heart of Poznań, at Plac Wolności, where you will find wooden stalls full of handmade decorations, local products, and traditional delicacies. During the winter, the POZnań Ice Festival is also held here. It is a unique opportunity to watch sculptors in action.

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» 15 November–21 December 2025

Cracow: Why is it worth to visit the Christmas market there?

In November 2018, the tradition of building Krakow nativity scenes was even added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The local fair is not only about mountains of Christmas baked goods and treats but also choir performances and a unique festive atmosphere. 

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» 29 november 2025 - 1 January 2026

Christmas market, Cracow

Katowice: Handicrafts, concerts, and christmas contests

In December, visit the city center for handmade jewelry, Christmas tree decorations, and original gifts. Children will surely enjoy riding the carousel, while adults can warm up with a cup of mulled wine. Christmas carol concerts are also held here.

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Bydgoszcz: Traditions, attractions, and event schedule

One of the most iconic elements of the Bydgoszcz Christmas market is a special train that takes children on a ride around the market square. Adults can enjoy various entertainment, such as Christmas carol concerts (over 130 hours of live music!), workshops, and demonstrations of Kuyavian-Pomeranian rural life.

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» 21 November–21 December 2025

Illuminated Christmas decorations at the Christmas market in Bydgoszcz
Christmas market in Bydgoszcz with wooden stalls

Szczecin: Feel the Christmas atmosphere at the Lotników Square

The main events in Szczecin take place at Plac Lotników (Aviators Square). Wooden huts, illuminated with fairy lights, offer local drinks and sweets, and the giant Ferris wheel offers views of the entire city. The artistic program also includes performances by carolers, street theater, and workshops for children.

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» 28 November–21 December 2025

Warsaw: Visit the magical christmas market in the capital city

The Warsaw flea market takes place along the walls of the Barbican and the Old Town. The stalls offer delicious food: red borscht, dumplings, cold cuts, and cheeses. The city also has Santa Claus's elf workshop, which you can visit after purchasing a ticket, and an ice rink located right in the city center.

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» 26 november 2025 - 6 January 2026

Christmas market, Warsaw

The most beautiful Christmas markets outside of Poland

What would you say about a longer trip? Attending a foreign Christmas market is a fantastic excuse to explore, and the festive magic can add a whole new dimension to your journey. 

Prague: Fly and meet Santa Claus

In Prague, the largest Christmas market takes place in the Old Town Square. Head there and soak up the enchanting atmosphere as you stroll among the stalls selling delicacies and see how the streets sparkle with Christmas decorations.

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» 29 November 2025–6 January 2026

Christmas market in Prague

Berlin: Visit the largest Christmas market in Europe

Berlin is the European capital of Christmas markets. Although there are several in the city, the one on Potsdamer Platz is the most famous. Year by year, the local exhibitors outdo themselves—you won't find such delicacies anywhere else!

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» 24 November - 28 December 2025

Christmas market in Berlin

Frankfurt: Christmas stalls and attractions

The Frankfurt Christmas market is located in the very center of the city. It is full of stalls selling souvenirs, decorations, and food. Be sure to take a stroll with a mug of mulled wine and a delicious treat in your hand.

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Stalls at the Frankfurt Christmas market
Delicacies at Frankfurt Christmas market

Vienna: Visit the tastiest Christmas market

In winter, Vienna's streets are decorated, and the smell of baked goods, roasted almonds, and punch fills the air. Another characteristic feature is the “Tree of Hearts,” known as “Herzerlbaum,” on Rathausplatz. Every evening, a large heart-shaped lantern is launched from the tower and flies over the market.

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Christmas market in Vienna

Tallinn: Vote for the most beautiful stall at the fair

Did you know that Tallinn's main square has a huge Christmas tree, a tradition dating back to 1441? It is considered one of the oldest in Europe. Be sure to visit it, and then take a stroll through the streets of the city. Next, pick your favorite stall at the Christmas market and sample various dishes and mulled wine.

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Christmas market in Tallinn

London: Take a trip for Christmas gifts

Take a trip to London for Christmas. The Hyde Park Christmas market, accompanied by Winter Wonderland, is particularly popular here. It's great fun not only for children—besides the amusement rides, there is also an ice rink and artistic performances. And numerous stalls offer culinary specialties from all over the world.

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Summary

As you can see, there is a wide range of Christmas offers, and there are many places to visit during the winter. Do you have any ideas yet?

Check flights to your chosen destination or visit them all and make your own ranking. And be sure to let us know which city tried the hardest—we'll let Santa know, and he'll know what to do with that…

Aleksandra Dudziak

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