The festive atmosphere has come to Gdańsk for good, all thanks to the 2024 Christmas Market that started on Friday, which has been attracting residents and tourists from the very beginning. At 198 stands at Targ Węglowy, ul. Bogusławskiego and Tkacka, as well as in the Armory of Art and the Przedbramia Complex, there are merchants with beautiful crafts and handicrafts, 20 world cuisines, as well as attractions for the youngest and more. The fair is open Sunday-Thursday from 12-20, and Friday-Saturday from 12-21.
The atmosphere of the Christmas Market in Gdańsk will certainly put everyone in the mood for the upcoming holidays. Right after the Friday opening of the houses, the official Opening Ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 23, at 3:45 p.m. The event will be the beginning of a rich program of attractions - from concerts and artistic performances to workshops and animations that will provide entertainment for the whole family. The fair is not only an opportunity to buy unique gifts, but also to experience the magic of the holidays together, spend time with loved ones and feel the true warmth and joy of this special period.
Opening ceremony
The Fairytale Opening Parade of the Christmas Market will start at 3:45 p.m., next to the Armory on the side of ul. Tkacka. The parade will pass through the Fairgrounds until it reaches the stage. On it, from At 4 p.m. there will be a mini spectacle, followed by the official opening of the 2024 Christmas Market in Gdańsk, which will bring 32 days of unforgettable moments.
Tastes of Pomerania
The first days of the Fair include: event organized with the Pomeranian Voivodeship Government. The Tastes of Pomerania campaign will take place at the Armory of Art - 26 stands with traditional, regional and ecological Pomeranian products.
During the Fair, there will also be another stand with Pomeranian products of the National Center for Agricultural Support - branch in Pruszcz Gdański, where the #BuyConsciously campaign will also be promoted.
Best christmas markets in Europe 2025
We would like to remind you that voting in the Best Christmas Markets in Europe competition lasts until November 27. The only representative of Poland is the Christmas Market in Gdańsk. Internet users decide which fair will become the best in Europe. Everyone can vote once a day from one device. The Christmas Market in Gdańsk took part in this competition twice - in 2020 it took 3rd place, while in 2022 it was 2nd in the ranking.
The link to the competition can be found on the website: https://jb24.gda.pl, which will redirect you to a place where all the best European fairs are listed. Every vote counts towards winning the competition and awarding the Gdańsk event with the title of the best in Europe. Let's vote for Gdańsk and win these holidays together!
The fair lasts until December 23
During the fair, there is no shortage of magical Christmas Travel Corner with AmberSky. In this special place there are attractions dedicated to the youngest (and not only!): VR simulator Saint's Magical Sleigh. Nicholas, Gdańsk Carousel and spinning coaster - Wirowane Beczki. The area also includes the Observation Circle on Ołowianka.
At Targ Węglowy, visitors will also find the Amber Corner - a unique exhibition "Treasure Box of the Future / Capsule of the Future", which reveals to visitors a modern form of amber that can become a great Christmas gift.
In the heart of Targ Węglowy, a gigantic gift has been placed, where you can enter and create a unique family photo. The GPEC Group, together with the Hospice Foundation and AMBEREXPO, have prepared this magical place full of Christmas warmth to help those most in need. The photo can be personalized with a personal message to your loved ones, and the whole thing can be framed in a beautiful Christmas frame. The proceeds from this initiative will support the patients of the Hospice Foundation. Because this holiday is about the magic of helping.
It is worth recalling that, traditionally, the organizers of the Christmas Fair in Gdańsk will also provide support to the Hospice Foundation from part of the income from the sale of fair cups, which this year are available in two versions - traditional and modern.
The organizers of the Christmas Fair in Gdańsk would like to thank the Energa Group, the Fair's Partner. One of the three largest electricity suppliers in Poland. A socially responsible company that has been supporting events and institutions in Pomerania for many years.
Stands available to visitors:
Sunday - Thursday 12.00-20.00
Friday - Saturday 12.00-21.00
