Illustration of a Christmas market seen from above with stalls around a giant decorated tree in a cathedral square (St. Nicholas Market in Mrągowo)
Christmas Markets

St. Nicholas Market in Mrągowo

Visitors can explore an outdoor holiday fair featuring stalls from crafters, traders, and agritourism farms selling decorations, handmade crafts, gifts, and seasonal treats. The celebration includes appearances by Santa Claus, children's games, and a full artistic program of carols, nativity plays, and dance performances. Festival-goers can also see community holiday art installations decorating the grounds and witness the results of the traditional holiday baking contest.

Sat, Dec 12, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

10:30–16:30.

Food & Drink

Stalls offer sweets, homemade preserves, seasonal baked goods, and traditional holiday treats.

Location

Plac PCK · 11-700 Mrągowo, Poland, Mrągowo Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children and christmas-market shoppers

Vibe

Festive and family-oriented

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Wrap up warmly: the market and artistic presentations take place outdoors on Plac PCK, so prepare for December weather.
  • Residents of Ziemia Mrągowska entering Bieg po wypiek must deliver labeled cakes to MCK reception by noon on December 12; late entries are not accepted.
  • Children entering the art competition should submit signed work to MCK’s Events Organization Department by December 4 at 4 p.m.; entries become market scenery.
  • The children’s art competition has different tasks for preschoolers up to age six and school-age children from age seven; choose the matching category.
  • Groups applying for artistic presentations should send their forms by November 20; presentations must last no more than 30 minutes, with setup capped at 10.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Santa is expected at the market on December 12.
  • The “Bieg po wypiek” baking contest is open to residents of the Mrągowo region; winners receive prizes.
  • Children can enter the Christmas art contest in age-based categories; winners receive prizes.

Links & Contact

Run by Mrągowskie Centrum Kultury (MCK)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the market suitable for families?

Yes. The program includes activities for children, appearances by Santa Claus, workshops, presentations and performances.

What can visitors buy and eat?

Stalls offer Christmas decorations, gifts, handmade crafts, sweets, preserves, festive baked goods and traditional culinary treats.

Can traders or craftspeople take part as vendors?

The organizers invite traders, craftspeople and agritourism farms to present and sell their goods.

How can a group take part in the artistic program?

Groups can apply to present carols, nativity plays, dance, music or other holiday performances. Each presentation should last no more than 30 minutes, with up to 10 minutes for preparation; applications are due by November 20.

Can children enter the holiday art contest?

Yes. Children up to age six can submit a Christmas bauble, and children aged seven and older can submit a holiday decoration. Entries are due at Mrągowskie Centrum Kultury by December 4 and must be signed.

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