Christmas Market in Cracow

When and where will the Christmas Market in Cracow take place?

The Christmas Market in Cracow traditionally starts at the end of November. In 2025, it starts on 28 November and the end of the fair will take place on 1 January 2026.

Location of the Fair

The fair will take place on the Main Market Square in Cracow, in the heart of the Old Town. It is one of the most beautiful and representative places in Poland, surrounded by the Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Basilica and historical buildings, which create a unique Christmas scenery.

Opening times:.

- Market stalls : daily from 10:00 to 20:00.

- Selected food stalls : open longer - good for an evening stroll with a mug of mulled wine or hot chocolate

What you will see and enjoy

Crafts and gifts - More than a hundred exhibitors from all over Poland and abroad (including Lithuania, Slovakia, Hungary and Ukraine) offer Christmas decorations, baubles, reeds, nativity scenes, ceramics, jewellery, woollen textiles and regional souvenirs. The decoration of the fair is a real winter spectacle: decorations with live Christmas trees, garlands, warm lighting - more than 600 spruce trees light up the main square.

Traditional flavours - At the numerous wooden stalls you will find local delicacies: grilled oscypek, pierogi, traditional baked goods, cold meats and Christmas sweets. There is no shortage of mulled wine and aromatic spices that go well with the winter weather.

Music, traditions and nativity scenes - the Fair also features a rich cultural programme: carol singing, Father Christmas parades, folk dances and presentations of local traditions. One of the most unique elements is the Cracovian Christmas crib - a miniature construction referring to the historical buildings of Cracov, listed as a UNESCO Intangible Heritage Site.

Recognised internationally - Cracow's Christmas Market has gained international recognition - it has been singled out by CNN as one of the most interesting Christmas markets in the world.

Why stay at Heyrent.com during the Christmas Market

- Location - The apartments at Heyrent.com in Cracow are conveniently located within walking distance of the Main Square, so you'll have the fair "at your fingertips". After strolling through the stalls, it's easy to come back for a rest and warm up in the comfortable interior.

- Climate and comfort - Instead of returning to your hotel after a day in the cold, you can sit by the warm light of the lamps in the evening, with a mug of tea (or mulled wine), planning the next day's sightseeing. the apartments on Heyrent.com offer peace, privacy and a cosy atmosphere, a good place for a Christmas getaway.

- Accessibility and flexibility - With accommodation in apartments you have more freedom than in a traditional hotel, flexible check-in and check-out times and the ability to take more people make travelling with family or friends simpler and more economical.

Practical tips for visitors

- Best time to visit : Afternoon or evening hours during the week are when the crowds are smaller and the Christmas lighting is most impressive.

- Take comfortable shoes : The Main Square is a cobbled street and can be slippery in winter, so it's good to have warm and sturdy footwear.

- Book in advance : The festive period is the peak tourist season. Booking apartametns at apartametns on Heyrent.com in advance avoids stress and gives you favourable terms.

The Christmas Market in Cracow is a unique opportunity to feel the true atmosphere of Christmas in the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. The atmospheric stalls, regional flavours and the illuminated Main Square create an atmosphere that cannot be compared with any other.

Plan your stay and stay in our comfortable apartments to fully enjoy festive Cracow.