The Wrocław Christmas Market 2025 is the annual winter ritual that brings locals and travellers together in Poland’s most atmospheric square.
In December, Wrocław feels like a Christmas fairytale capital of Europe. The city’s Old Town glows under thousands of festive lights, mulled wine steams from wooden chalets, and the market square fills with the scent of cinnamon, kielbasa, spiced liqueurs, and roasted nuts.
Official dates for Wrocław Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy 2025 are out, and the dates are now confirmed!
Wrocław Christmas Market 2025 Dates and Opening Hours
This year, the Christmas Market in Wrocław will run from 21 November 2025 to 7 January 2026, covering the festive stretch from Advent to Epiphany, with special hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year.
Stalls are open daily, typically from 10:00 to 21:00, though food and drink corners often stay lively later into the evening. The atmosphere is festive, and bridges, underpasses, and fountains are lit up. Rynek Wrocław transforms into the winter showpiece of Poland.
Practical Information
For planners, here’s a breakdown of the official schedule and exceptions. The fair remains open every day from 10:00 to 21:00 except:
• December 24-25, 2025 (Christmas Eve) – Closed
• December 26, 2025 (second day of Christmas) – Fair open from 13:00
• December 31, 2025 (New Year’s Eve) – Houses with industrial goods open until 17:00, cottages with gastronomy and drinks open until 02:00 (January 1, 2026)
• January 1, 2026 (New Year) – Closed.
FAQ for visitors
Among popular Christmas markets in Poland, Wrocław is often described as the most magical. It also holds its own against the best-known Christmas markets in Europe, drawing travellers from Germany, Czechia, and further afield.
- When does the Christmas Market in Wrocław open in 2025? Late November to January.
- Where is it held? Primarily in Wrocław Rynek (Main Market Square), with extensions on Plac Solny, Świdnicka Street, and Oławska Street.
- How long does the Wrocław Christmas Market last? Until 7 January 2026, including New Year’s Eve and Epiphany. Even after the stalls close, the city keeps its Christmas tree on Market Square until February.
Must read: Best Christmas Market in Europe 2024: Why Wrocław is a Must-Visit
The Christmas Market Map: Where to Go
The market spreads across the heart of Wrocław Old Town:
- Rynek (Old Town): The heart of the market with the tallest Christmas tree, main stage, and central stalls.
- Plac Solny: Cosy, flower shop-lined square transformed into a foodie corner.
- Świdnicka & Oławska Streets: Lined with smaller chalets, perfect for quieter browsing.
- Fairy-Tale Forest & Joy Rides: A highlight for families with kids, hidden among the wooden huts.
In 2025, the market expands a little more than in previous years. Świdnicka now runs all the way to the underpass towards the Opera House, and Oławska carries the trail up to Szewska. Expect the flow of chalets to feel more continuous, especially around the Opera corner. The entire event, as always, is coordinated by the Pianoforte Artistic Agency.
Tip: Start at Rynek for the wow-factor lights, then escape to Plac Solny when you want space to breathe. Head up to one of the viewing platforms and enjoy the sight from a distance. It’s a rewarding angle for photographers seeking candid Christmas Market shots.
What’s New at Wrocław Christmas Market 2025?
As in other top Christmas markets in Europe, organisers in Wrocław like to surprise visitors with something new each year. This year, the market introduces five themed worlds stretching across all frontages of Rynek. Each comes with its own characters, décor style and dedicated mulled wine hut.
- Western Frontage – Fairy Tale World
Talking Moose Antek, the Ice Queen, the Moose Inn for mulled wine and hot chocolate, and a new Christmas postcard photo booth. - Northern Frontage – World of the Forest Gnomes
A glowing Gnome Giant, a vertical windmill serving warm drinks, and a new Christmas Tree Merry-Go-Round with bauble-shaped gondolas. - East Frontage – Fairy Tale Forest
Interactive gift factory, mini story huts, a family zone with new rides including a rollercoaster, plus a windmill tower with a mini train. - South Frontage – Land of Dwarves and Reindeer
Large illuminated reindeer installation with an enchanted sleigh for photos, and the “Under the Dwarf House” for hot drinks. - Plac Solny – The Elf Realm
Fresh décor around the Salt Square Town Hall, hourly chimes, the Elf Keyhole photo spot, and Magic Playland — an obstacle course for kids and adults.
A major entrance gate also debuts this year on Oławska Street: 5.5 metres tall, 8 metres wide and covered in dense greenery and hundreds of lights, welcoming visitors into the market.
Food and Drinks You Can’t Miss
The Wrocław Christmas Market is a feast for the senses where you can spoil your tastebuds. From Classic Polish bites to Belgian Fries and Churros, there’s plenty of options to try. Don’t forget to try these Polish classics:
- Oscypek: Smoked sheep’s cheese grilled and topped with cranberry.
- Pierogi: Stuffed Polish dumplings, an ultimate winter comfort food.
- Bigos: Traditional hunter’s stew, smoky and rich.
- Grzaniec (Mulled Wine): Served in keepsake mugs shaped like boots.
From the international food stalls, Hungarian chimney cakes, German bratwurst, and Belgian waffles, and more are ready to sizzle up your taste buds. Other local spirits like flavoured vodka, regional wine, and homemade liqueurs are just perfect to warm you up on winter nights. Yet nothing defines the season in Wrocław more than its giant Christmas tree.
ATTENTION: Be informed that the food in the Christmas market is generally overpriced compared to the restaurants in Wrocław Rynek!
The Christmas Tree in Rynek: Wrocław’s Shining Queen
Every winter, the Market Square is crowned by a spectacular Christmas tree (Choinka). In 2024, it stood talland charmed millions, 1.5 million to be specific (Source). The 24-metre- tall tree was one of its kind,decorated with 120,000 lights and 3,000 baubles, weighing nearly 2.5 tonnes. Without doubt, it was the best Christmas tree in Poland and the most photographed landmark of the season.
The big moment of Christmas Tree Lighting happens on 6 December every year. It’s the day when Polandcelebrates Mikołajki, this is when the tree is officially illuminated. The Christmas tree remains in Wrocław Market Square until February, outlasting the Christmas Market itself, which ends on 7 January.
Christmas tree in Wrocław Christmas Market is one of the most famous in Poland and often compared with festive icons across Europe
What is Mikołajki: Saint Nicholas Day in Poland?
Besides being the official tree-lighting day, December 6 marks Mikołajki in Poland, also known as Saint Nicholas Day, a tradition that goes back centuries. In Wrocław, Mikołajki celebrations coincide with the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree.
On the night of 5–6 December, children wake to find small gifts tucked under pillows, in shoes, or socks. It isa sweet surprise from Święty Mikołaj. Schools and families exchange presents, keeping the spirit alive.
In Wrocław, Mikołajki adds to the festive mood. Carols echo in the square, choirs perform, and the tree lights up for the first time, signalling that the Christmas season has officially begun.
Family Fun and Traditions
Highlights for children include the Fairy-Tale Forest, carousel rides, and meeting Santa. Look out for nativity scenes and folk art. It is Poland’s Christmas traditions on display. The Christmas Eve atmosphere is especially moving, with carols echoing across the square.
Getting to the Wrocław Christmas Market
If you’re arriving by air, getting from Wrocław Airport to the city centre is straightforward. Bus 106 runs from the airport to the City Centre and Main Train Station area throughout the day, with the night service 206 covering late arrivals. The ride takes about 35–40 minutes. Travellers with luggage or tight schedules can install Bolt or Uber mobile apps, which stay reliable year-round and take around 20–25 minutes to reach the Old Town depending on traffic. The market sits right in the Old Town, which means you can reach it on foot from most central hotels.
Closest trams stops:
Rynek: 3, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 18
Zamkowa: 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18
Świdnicka: 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18
Oławska: 7
Galeria Dominikańska: 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 23
Closest bus stops:
Rynek: K, 132, 142
Świdnicka: K
Galeria Dominikańska: D, K, N, 110, 112, 113, 114, 120, 914, 924, 920
Weekend Special Tram Line 0 runs Saturdays and Sundays every 20 minutes from 1 November to 30 April, 12:00–21:00. It covers all major city hotspots: Centennial Hall, the Wrocław Zoo, Grunwaldzki Bridge, Opera, Renoma, the Main Station and back north through the Cathedral Island area. It’s the easiest scenic route if you want to pair sightseeing with the market in one go.
Driving & Park&Ride
Parking in the Old Town during the market is limited. Wrocław offers 36 Park&Ride lots (2,808 spaces), free on weekends during the market: from Friday 16:00 to Monday 05:00. In case you prefer to stay close to the market, some reliable paid options are Szewska Centrum, Wratislavia Tower, NFM, Renoma, Nowy Targ and Galeria Dominikańska.
Insider Tips for Your Visit to Wrocław
- Best time to go to the Christmas Market: Early evening for lights, weekdays for fewer crowds.
- Photography: Arrive at golden hour (just before sunset) for magical shots.
- Cash vs card: Most stalls accept card, but some don’t. Keep some cash handy.
- Dress warm: It gets super cold in winter in Wrocław.
Travel Tip: If you’re planning a road trip around Lower Silesia after the market, booking a rental car early is a smart move. I usually point travellers to DiscoverCars because they aggregate all the major providers in Poland. Plus, it saves you the last-minute December surge. Don’t forget to check their real-time prices!
Extend Your Winter in Wrocław
If you’re looking for things to do in Wrocław in winter beyond the Christmas Market, warm up in one of the city’s artistic cafés, visit Centennial Hall, the Racławice Panorama, or Hydropolis. A stroll along the Odra River to Ostrów Tumski, glowing with festive lights, is equally magical.
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