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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Join the Christmas celebrations in Gdansk! Our guide contains a complete list of events and attractions that will make this special time enjoyable for both residents and tourists visiting our city.

The Christmas Market at Coal Market Square forms the center of holiday events, surrounded by the historic tenement houses of the Main Town. Traditional stalls with regional delicacies and handicrafts stretch along Long Street to the Long Market. Near St. Mary's Basilica, you'll find a Christmas nativity scene, and at the Defenders of the Polish Post Office Square, there's an open-air ice rink. Nearby cities like Sopot and Gdynia also offer holiday attractions, creating together a winter atmosphere across the Tri-City.

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Gdansk Holiday Light Displays

What to Expect:

New figures, including carillons and floating lilies, add a unique character to the illuminations.

Description:

Gdańsk is filled with thousands of twinkling lights, colorful ornaments, and glowing figures, creating a magical light display. From December 5th, the festive illuminations illuminate the city's most prominent locations, including parks, squares, and streets in the Old and Main Town.

Where: Gdańsk | More Info: Gdańsk Christmas Illuminations

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Gdansk Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

Unique blend of traditional products and modern attractions.

Description:

The Gdańsk Christmas Market is an event that offers enchanting light displays, delicious food, unique gifts, and a festive atmosphere. In 2023, it took second place in the Best Christmas Markets competition organized by Europe's Best Destinations.

Where: Gdańsk | More Info: Gdańsk Christmas Market

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What to Expect:

Unique blend of handicrafts and world cuisine.

Description:

The Gdańsk Christmas Market features over 170 stalls with handicrafts and food from various cuisines. Attractions include the VR simulator "Magiczne sanie św. Mikołaja" and Wirujące Beczki.

Where: Gdańsk | More Info: Elf Parade

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Wooden, rotating windmill with angels and saints.

Description:

The Wiatrak Świąteczny is a unique attraction at the Gdańsk Christmas Market, featuring a wooden, rotating windmill with angels, saints, and the Three Kings. It is also a Christmas nativity scene with the Holy Family.

Where: Gdańsk | More Info: Christmas Windmill

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Gdansk Other Holiday Activities

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Unique challenges in each envelope.

Description:

The Advent Calendar is a specially prepared calendar containing various tasks and challenges. Each day, you discover a new challenge that you can solve with your friends.

Where: Gdańsk | More Info: Advent Calendar

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Unlimited access to the indoor playground Hocki Klocki.

Description:

The Christmas animations for children offer a rich program of entertainment that ensures children have unforgettable experiences during the holidays. Children can participate in gingerbread decorating workshops, creating Christmas decorations, and meeting alpacas.

Where: Gdańsk | More Info: Christmas Animations for Children

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