Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover Christmas attractions in Elk! Our guide presents the most interesting events and places worth visiting during the holiday season. Whether you're a resident or a tourist, you'll find everything worth seeing in festive Elk.
The main hub of events is John Paul II Square, where you'll find a traditional Christmas market with regional delicacies and handicrafts. Along the promenade by Lake Elk, Christmas illuminations are displayed, and the historic narrow-gauge railway offers winter rides. Near the town hall, carol concerts and local ensemble performances are organized, and a tall Christmas tree decorated with traditional ornaments stands in the town square.
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The uniqueness lies in the presentation of regional products with a Christmas theme.
The Christmas Market is an event that showcases and promotes local artistic, craft, and food products. It takes place on Jana Pawła II Square in Ełk.
Where: Ełk | More Info: Christmas Market
Evening filled with film music and popular Polish and international songs.
The Christmas Concert at Ełckie Centrum Kultury is an unforgettable evening filled with film music and popular Polish and international songs. Spend the last moments of the year and welcome the New Year in a unique atmosphere.
Where: Ełk | More Info: Christmas Concert
The carolers in costumes from various cultures sing traditional carols.
The "Wędrowcy - Kolędnicy" project is an ethnographic and theatrical journey where the Teatr A3 ensemble, along with volunteers from various countries, sings traditional Christmas carols, bringing the holiday season to the community.
Where: Ełk | More Info: Ethnographic-Theatrical Project "Wanderers - Carolers"
Festive carols and waltzes performed by Maestro André Rieu.
The retransmission of André Rieu's concert is a unique musical event where Maestro André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra invite audiences to festive carols and waltzes.
Where: Ełk | More Info: André Rieu Concert Retransmission
Educational activities with Mazurian customs.
Educational activities about Mazurian customs related to the Christmas season are special classes that prepare participants for the festive traditions of Mazurians. They teach about the history and cultural aspects of Christmas, so participants can better understand and benefit from these customs.
Where: Ełk | More Info: Educational Activities on Mazurian Christmas Traditions
The uniqueness of the run lies in its purpose of raising funds for the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.
The "Policz się z cukrzycą" run is a sports event held as part of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. Participants run 3 km along the designated route through Ełk.
Where: Ełk | More Info: "Count with Diabetes" Run as part of the Great Christmas Orchestra of Charity