Wrocław Christmas Market: festive lights on the Market Square

Wrocław's Christmas market fills the Market Square and nearby streets with stalls, rides and decorations. The colourful townhouses and the Gothic town hall make it one of the prettiest Advent settings in Poland.

Fun facts

• It is one of the largest Christmas markets in Poland.
• Wrocław's Market Square is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe.
• Hundreds of small bronze dwarf statues are hidden around the city.

What to see

• The Gothic Old Town Hall in the middle of the square.
• Ostrów Tumski, the cathedral island lit by gas lamps.
• The Christmas tree and decorations on the Market Square.

What to taste

• Grzaniec, Polish mulled wine or beer.
• Pierogi with various fillings.
• Oscypek, smoked sheep cheese grilled with cranberry jam.

What to do

• Hunt for the bronze dwarfs around the old town.
• Climb a church tower for views over the snowy rooftops.
• Shop for handmade ceramics and gingerbread decorations.

💡 Tip: City buses run from Wrocław Airport to the centre in about half an hour, and taxis are inexpensive. Weekday evenings are more relaxed than weekends, and booking a hotel near the Market Square early saves walking in the cold.