Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the holiday atmosphere of Poznan with our comprehensive guide. Both residents and tourists will find all the necessary information about Christmas attractions in the capital of Greater Poland.
Poznan Bethlehem on the Old Market Square is the center of Christmas events, where traditional stalls with regional delicacies neighbor craft workshops. It's just a few steps away from the festively lit Saint Martin Street and Liberty Square, where the winter fair offers local specialties and handicrafts. Surrounding districts, like Jeżyce and Wilda, also prepare intimate Christmas events in the historical setting of tenement houses and parks.
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Poznan Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Light Illuminations
The festive illuminations in the Dendrological Garden of the University of Life Sciences in Poznań offer a unique walk through a world of illuminated characters from fairy tales, chirping flowers, and singing cats. Discover over 200 light installations and unique artistic installations where light plays the main role.
Poznan Holiday Markets and Shopping
Poznan Christmas Market
The Christmas Market in Poznań offers a wide range of attractions, from handmade decorations and gifts to artistic and thematic events. Visitors can enjoy an ice rink, a Venetian carousel, and visit Saint Nicholas's house.
Christmas Market at Freedom Square
The Christmas Market on Plac Wolności offers a wide range of attractions, including festive workshops, theatrical performances, prize competitions, and many other cultural events.
Santa's Sleigh Flight Simulator
The Santa Claus Sleigh Simulator is an attraction where children can learn to ride Santa's sleigh in a friendly and safe environment.
Poznan Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Meeting with Santa Claus
The meeting with Saint Nicholas from Lapland is a unique event where children can take photos with Saint Nicholas and hand him their gift lists.
Christmas Stories and Shows
Świąteczne Opowieści i Spektakle is a series of musical and theatrical performances that offer a lot of humor, fun, and emotional moments. Each performance engages the audience, and thematic workshops can be conducted after the show.
Christmas Musical Performances
The Christmas Musical Performances is a unique concert where listeners can hear the most beautiful Polish carols and international holiday hits. The event features renowned soloists such as Duo Performance, Jakub Oczkowski, and Alexander Martinez, as well as the Dream Winter Orchestra.
Poznan Other Holiday Activities
Poznan Ice Festival
The Poznań Ice Festival is an event where 24 talented artists from 11 countries compete in three contests, creating ice sculptures on the Old Market Square.
Christmas Workshops for Children
The Christmas workshops at the Great Elf Factory are unique activities where children create their own festive decorations. During the one-hour visit to the Workshop, children will prepare a Christmas tree with an ornament, decorate an acrylic ball, and hand-paint a gingerbread cookie. The visit concludes with a meeting with Santa Claus.