We're starting Christmas in Gdańsk! The well-liked and appreciated action returns. It will illuminate even more places than last year thanks to over 160 light figures that can be admired in 13 locations in Gdańsk. We invite all lovers of Christmas atmosphere! The city, illuminated with Christmas decorations, is waiting for its inhabitants and guests. The Gdańsk illuminations will light up on December 5, 2023 and will remain on until February 2, 2024.
Can you imagine the pre-Christmas period in Gdańsk without the Christmas Market? It is very hard. It is similar with December and January without the Gdańsk illuminations. That's why you can't miss them this year! The city of Gdańsk and AMBEREXPO will ensure that from December 5, 2023, the light figures will again attract thousands of visitors.
Illuminations have very positive associations with the inhabitants of Gdańsk and tourists. The study was conducted by the Pomeranian Scientific Institute. prof. Brunon Synak commissioned by the Gdańsk International Fair showed that as many as 91 percent respondents believe that Christmas illuminations are necessary. This was also confirmed by surveys conducted on the website tromiasto.pl . They clearly showed that the implementation of the Christmas project is necessary and gives the city a unique atmosphere.
Magical illuminations and decorations in various compositions will appear at Targ Węglowy and ul. Tkacka, in the Oliwski, Oruński, Kuźniczki and Jana Pawła II Parks, on the promenade in Brzeźno, Zielony Most and ul. Stągiewna, there will also be them on the Heweliusza and Kobzdej squares.
The illuminations include over 160 figures, among which you will be able to see both forms already known by residents and tourists, as well as new ones. For the first time in the Oliwski Park we will see Floating lilies. On the promenade in Brzeźno there will be an almost 8-meter-wide port crane, accompanied by the previously known 11- and 12-meter-high shipyard cranes. The sponsor of this light composition is the Port of Gdansk Authority. On the street Tkacka harbor has a fairy-tale rocking horse. We will pass through the Gate with a plant motif next to the Armory, and in Oruński Park we will find Lighthouses and a romantic, illuminated Bridge. Right at the entrance, we will be greeted by the Gate Illumination, which will also appear in Kuźniczki Park.
The mentioned figures will create compositions. Thanks to the popularity of the campaign and the interest of subsequent sponsors, you will also be able to find impressive single illuminations. The 6-meter-high Carillion will shine on the Young Poland Square, and the Solidarity inscription will stand on the Road to Freedom. #GDN will illuminate Rybackie Pobrzeże, and the Baltic HUB Christmas tree will illuminate Skwer Stogi.
It is worth adding that the well-known illuminations from previous years also attract sponsors. GPEC is the sponsor of a modern Christmas tree on Kobzdeja Square, GAiT, of course, sponsors the glowing bus and tram on Zielony Most and Stągiewna. GOT liked Lew Hewolion at Targ Węglowy, and the Gdańsk Airport. Lech Wałęsa, for obvious reasons, the air zone in the Park. John Paul II. The State Forests support the Christmas Gazebo at Targ Węglowy, nearby there are sleighs sponsored by Forum Gdańsk, and at ul. Wedel's fountain on Tkacka street.
All illuminations use soft, yellow light. They are made using energy-saving eco-LED technology, so they require 9 times less electricity than traditional light bulbs.
We invite you from December 5 to admire, take photos and spend nice time at the illuminations in Gdańsk. And from November 24, we encourage you to visit the Christmas Market in Gdańsk.
During the Fair, the streets of the historic center of Gdańsk will be transformed into a Christmas town thanks to beautiful illuminations. This is, among other things, thanks to the Strategic Partner of the Christmas Market and Illuminations of Gdańsk - Gdańsk Waterworks.
The partner supporting the Fair in Gdańsk is the GPEC Group - the sponsor of the Gdańsk illuminations.
