Visitors to the Gdańsk Christmas Market are choosing the best gift in the Christmas Treasury of Ideas until Sunday. All you need to do is come to Zbrojownia and cast your vote. From 1 December the Secrets of the Advent Calendar are being uncovered on ul. Bogusławskiego, and from 5 December the Gdańsk illuminations will light up. We invite you to celebrate in Gdańsk!
The first week of the magical Gdańsk Christmas Market has come to an end. That is no reason to be sad, though, as there are still more than three weeks of gatherings ahead of us at Targ Węglowy, in Zbrojownia, on ul. Tkacka and ul. Bogusławskiego and at Zespół Przedbramia.
Christmas Treasury of Ideas
It is worth dropping in on the Christmas town often, as every day you can discover new things and inspiration. In Zbrojownia, by the entrance from Targ Węglowy, is the Christmas Treasury of Ideas. This is where exhibitors with stalls in Zbrojownia reveal gift inspirations. Next to each one is the number of the stall where the given product can be bought. The Christmas Treasury of Ideas also comes with a competition for visitors to the Market. Until 3 December you can vote for the most special Christmas gift presented in the display case. The product with the most votes will receive the title “Best Gift of the Treasury of Ideas of the Gdańsk Christmas Market 2023”. In addition, every voter will take part in a competition for the most interesting slogan inviting people to the Gdańsk Christmas Market 2024. From the slogans proposed, the most interesting will be chosen, and its author will receive a surprise prize funded by the organiser and exhibitors.
How to take part in the competition?
The Christmas Treasury of Ideas is a unique opportunity to find inspiration and buy someone close to you the best gift of the Treasury of Ideas at the Gdańsk Christmas Market 2023.
Secrets of the Advent Calendar
From 1 December until the end of the Gdańsk Christmas Market, the Secrets of the Advent Calendar will be revealed. Traditionally it is part of the Advent Gate, which this year stands on ul. Bogusławskiego. Hosts from Garnizon Gdański will open successive windows, read out tasks to be done and then hand out sweets from E. Wedel. Afterwards they will perform theatrical scenes at Zespół Przedbramia. Be at the Advent Gate shortly before 18:00.
Winter Adventure with the Trefliki
On Saturday, 2 December, the Trefliki, loved by children, with special guest Joanna Jabłczyńska, will appear on the stage of the Gdańsk Christmas Market. In a wintry atmosphere children will be able to meet their favourite characters from the cartoon The Trefl Family and sing together with Treflinka from the series, Joanna Jabłczyńska. The event will begin at 15:00.
Detailed programme of the Gdańsk Christmas Market from 2 December (Saturday) to 8 December (Friday)
2 DECEMBER / Saturday
/ Targ Węglowy, Wielka Zbrojownia Sztuki ASP
12:00–17:00 ZBROJOWNIA FOR YOUNG TRAVELLERS
On this day many attractions await you in Santa’s Workshop:
“IS THERE ARMOUR IN THE ARMOURY?” – a history quiz after each class
organiser: Museum of Gdańsk
/ near the stage, Wielka Zbrojownia Sztuki ASP
14:00–18:00 WELCOME, SANTA CLAUS!
Meet Santa Claus, take a photo, whisper in his ear what you dream of for Christmas
co-organiser of the meetings with Santa: E.Wedel brand
/ Targ Węglowy, stage
15:00–18:00 WINTER ADVENTURE WITH THE TREFLIKI
A character from the animated series The Treflik Family invites the Market’s youngest guests to play together. It’s going to be fun!
organiser: Trefl SA
/Targ Węglowy, Advent Gate
18:00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR.
WE OPEN WINDOW NO. 2
produced by: Gdański Archipelag Kultury, Garnizon Gdańsk
co-organiser of the Advent Calendar: E.Wedel brand
/Here and There at the Market
Start: 18:00 ADVENT SONGS FROM THE TOWERS
18.00 St Catherine’s Church, 19.00 Zespół Przedbramia/Targ Węglowy,
20.00 Main Town Hall
Performers: Monika Kaźmierczak – carillon, Tubicinatores Gedanenses:
Paweł Hulisz, Filip Pysz, Piotr Kowalkowski – trumpets, Adam Wiśniewski – trombone, Paweł Szewczyk – drum
Organisers: Museum of Gdańsk, City of Gdańsk
3 DECEMBER / Sunday
/ Square next to St Nicholas' Basilica
09:00–22:00 ST NICHOLAS MARKET
After visiting the Christmas Market, we invite you to visit our younger brother. During the St Nicholas Market there will be a concert of Advent songs and a concert of shanties performed by the Dominican Father Łukasz, bauble-decorating workshops, and the chance to send a Christmas card to your loved ones via Santa Claus’s special post.
/ Targ Węglowy, Zbrojownia Sztuki ASP
12:00–17:00 ZBROJOWNIA FOR YOUNG TRAVELLERS
On this day many attractions await you in Santa’s Workshop:
“IS THERE ARMOUR IN THE ARMOURY?” – a history quiz after each class
organiser: Museum of Gdańsk
/Targ Węglowy, Zespół Przedbramia
15:00 HISTORIC CHANGING OF THE GUARD
organiser: Museum of Gdańsk
/ near the stage, Wielka Zbrojownia Sztuki ASP
14:00–18:00 WELCOME, SANTA CLAUS!
Meet Santa, take a photo, whisper in his ear what you dream of for Christmas. Where to meet him?
14:00–16:00 Market Stage
16:00–18:00 Santa’s Workshop / Wielka Zbrojownia Sztuki ASP
Santa’s friend is the E.Wedel brand
/ Targ Węglowy, stage
14:00–17:00 RUDOLPH’S CHRISTMAS CHALLENGES,
that is, activities and games with Manufaktura Wydarzeń
17:00 Let Christmas Play: “BRASS & BELLS” CONCERT
Gdańsk is the only city in Poland with a unique mobile carillon, made up of 48 bells with a total weight of almost 5 tonnes. The Gdańsk Mobile Carillon will sound with a Christmas repertoire, performed by: Monika Kaźmierczak – Gdańsk city carillonist, Paweł Hulisz – trumpeter, originator and founder of the Tubicinatores Gedanenses ensemble, Filip Pysz – trumpeter, composer, arranger
/ Targ Węglowy, Advent Gate
18:00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR.
WE OPEN WINDOW NO. 3
produced by: Gdański Archipelag Kultury, Garnizon Gdańsk
co-organiser of the Advent Calendar: E.Wedel brand
4 DECEMBER / Monday
/ Targ Węglowy, Advent Gate
18:00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR. WE OPEN WINDOW
NUMBER 4
produced by: Gdański Archipelag Kultury, Garnizon Gdańsk
co-organiser of the Advent Calendar: E.Wedel brand
5 DECEMBER / Tuesday
/Długi Targ
18:00 GDAŃSK CHRISTMAS TREE, WELCOMING SANTA CLAUS
From the far North, Santa Claus will arrive in Gdańsk with his retinue. At 18:00 Santa will meet the children at Długi Targ and light the lights on the Gdańsk Christmas Tree!
organisation: City of Gdańsk, Gdański Archipelag Kultury, Fundacja Choinki Gdańskiej,
/ Targ Węglowy, Advent Gate
18:00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR. WE OPEN WINDOW
NUMBER 5
produced by: Gdański Archipelag Kultury, Garnizon Gdańsk
co-organiser of the Advent Calendar: E.Wedel brand
6 DECEMBER / Wednesday
/ Targ Węglowy, stage
17:00–20:00 Let Christmas Play: ST NICHOLAS' DAY KARAOKE
On this special day, in addition to our Rudolph, there will be
Santa – have you ever heard Santa sing?
You will have the chance, so you must not miss it.
/ Targ Węglowy, Advent Gate
18:00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR. WE OPEN WINDOW NUMBER 6
produced by: Gdański Archipelag Kultury, Garnizon Gdańsk
co-organiser of the Advent Calendar: E.Wedel brand
7 DECEMBER / Thursday
/ Targ Węglowy, Zbrojownia Sztuki ASP
16:00–19:00 Santa’s Workshop: SALT DOUGH DECORATIONS WITH LOKALNY OŚRODEK INTEGRACYJNY DLA OSÓB Z UPOŚLEDZENIEM UMYSŁOWYM
At the workshop you will be able to make salt dough Christmas tree decorations, which you can then take home and, once they have dried, paint with your loved ones.
But that’s not all! During the workshop you will be able to do a good deed and support the centre in its work.
organiser: Lokalny Ośrodek Integracyjny dla Osób z Upośledzeniem Umysłowym
/ Targ Węglowy, stage
17:00–19:00 Feel childlike joy: THE SNOW QUEEN AND SANTA CLAUS IN ANCIENT EGYPT
Once again we travel to the land of the Snow Queen, who this time has lost her sleigh and is searching for it all over the world. This time the search takes place in Ancient Egypt. Kay and Santa accompany her on the journey. Will you join us too?
produced by: Akademia zabawy i edukacji Wykrzyknik
event partner: PREMIUM Gracjan Gacek
/ near the stage, Wielka Zbrojownia Sztuki ASP
17:00–20:00 CHRISTMAS FREEZE FRAMES – MR AND MRS ORZECHOWSKI: THE MARKET’S GRANDPA AND GRANDMA 😊 AS NUTCRACKERS
Our Market’s calling card! They love to pose for souvenir photos
/ Targ Węglowy, Advent Gate
18:00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR. WE OPEN WINDOW NUMBER 7
produced by: Gdański Archipelag Kultury, Garnizon Gdańsk
co-organiser of the Advent Calendar: E.Wedel brand
8 DECEMBER / Friday
/ Targ Węglowy, Zbrojownia Sztuki ASP
16:00–18:00 In Santa’s Workshop: LYNX CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION WORKSHOP
Together with the Gdański Ogród Zoologiczny, you can make Christmas tree decorations inspired by Rysio the Lynx, whose guardian is AMBEREXPO.
organiser: Gdański Ogród Zoologiczny
/ Targ Węglowy, Stage
17:00 RUDOLPH’S CHRISTMAS CHALLENGES,
Activities and games for everyone! Yes, adults are welcome too.
There are no age limits. Feel childlike joy!
produced by: Manufaktura Wydarzeń
18:30 FAIRYTALE CONCERT
A concert performed by students of the Academy of Music in Gdańsk.
We will hear the most beautiful songs from Disney cartoons.
/ Targ Węglowy, Advent Gate
18:00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR. WE OPEN WINDOW
NUMBER 8
produced by: Gdański Archipelag Kultury, Garnizon Gdańsk
co-organiser of the Advent Calendar: E.Wedel brand
The detailed programme of the Market is available on the website https://bozonarodzeniowy.pl/program/
AmberSky Christmas Travel Corner
Every day there is great interest in the Christmas Travel Corner
with AmberSky. This is a special place where attractions have been prepared: the VR simulator Santa’s Magic Sleigh, the Gdańsk Carousel, the Observation Wheel on Ołowianka and this season’s novelty: a spinning coaster – Spinning Barrels. A single shared ticket makes it easy to enjoy all the attractions. The price list of attractions is available on the website bozonarodzeniowy.pl.
5 December: Let’s Light Up Christmas!
On Tuesday it is “Let’s Light Up Christmas!”, and magical illuminations and decorations in various compositions will appear at Targ Węglowy and ul. Tkacka, in Oliwa Park, Orunia Park, Kuźniczki Park and John Paul II Park, on the promenade in Brzeźno, at Zielony Most and ul. Stągiewna, and also at the Heweliusz and Kobzdej squares.
It will begin, as tradition has it, with a visit from Santa Claus, at the Christmas tree on Długi Targ. The visitor from the far north will appear at around 18:00.
The illuminations comprise over 160 figures, among which you will see both forms already familiar to residents and tourists, and new ones. For the first time, we will see Floating Lilies in Park Oliwski. On the Brzeźno promenade there will be a Port Gantry Crane almost 8 metres wide, accompanied by the already familiar shipyard cranes, 11 and 12 metres tall. The sponsor of this light composition is the Port of Gdańsk Authority. A fairytale Rocking Horse will stop on ul. Tkacka. We will walk through a Gate with a plant motif near Zbrojownia, and in Park Oruński we will find Lightships and a romantic, illuminated Little Bridge. Right at the entrance we will be greeted by the Gate Illumination, which will also appear in Park Kuźniczki.
The figures mentioned will form compositions. Thanks to the popularity of the campaign and the interest of further sponsors, impressive single illuminations can also be found. The 6-metre-tall Carillon will light up at Skwer Młodej Polski, the Solidarność sign will stand on Droga do Wolności. #GDN will light up Rybackie Pobrzeże, and the Baltic HUB Christmas tree will light up Skwer Stogi.
It is worth adding that illuminations well known from previous years also attract sponsors. GPEC is the sponsor of the modern Christmas tree at Plac Kobzdeja, GAiT of course sponsors the glowing bus and tram at Zielony Most and on ul. Stągiewna. GOT has taken a liking to Hewolion the Lion at Targ Węglowy, and Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, for obvious reasons, the aviation zone in Park im. Jana Pawła II. Lasy Państwowe is patron of the Christmas Gazebo at Targ Węglowy, nearby is a sleigh sponsored by Forum Gdańsk, and on ul. Tkacka the Wedel fountain.
All the illuminations use soft, yellow light. They were made with energy-saving eco LED technology, which means they need 9 times less electricity than traditional bulbs.
20 illuminations have been shining since 24 November, because they can be found on the grounds of the Gdańsk Christmas Market.
For the duration of the Market, the streets of Gdańsk’s historic centre, thanks to beautiful illuminations, will turn
into a Christmas town. This is partly thanks to the Strategic Partner of the Christmas Market and Gdańsk Illuminations – Gdańskie Wodociągi.
The supporting partner of the Gdańsk Christmas Market is Grupa GPEC – sponsor of the Gdańsk illuminations.
MARKET ATTRACTIONS NON-STOP
– YOUNG GDAŃSK RESIDENTS' CHRISTMAS TREE
– AMBERSKY CHRISTMAS TRAVEL CORNER
– Gdańsk Carousel
– Flight simulator SANTA’S SLEIGH
– Spinning Coaster SPINNING BARRELS
– Observation Wheel
KATARZYNKA THE TALKING POSTBOX
CHRISTMAS STAGE WITH SANTA’S THRONE
SANTA’S WORKSHOP
ADVENT GATE – SURPRISES FOR CHILDREN
GPEC MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
LUCEK THE MOOSE
ANGELIC MILL
GROVE WITH A WAYSIDE SHRINE
ENCHANTED FOUNTAIN BY WEDEL
ILLUMINATIONS AT THE MARKET 20 figures!
ILLUMINATED SIGN: CHRISTMAS MARKET
LIGHT CANOPY ON UL. BOGUSŁAWSKIEGO
LIGHT CANOPY and GATE AT THE ENTRANCE TO ZBROJOWNIA
FIGURES – CLOCK, CANDELABRAS, ARMCHAIR, BAUBLE
THREE LUMINOUS GATES, GAZEBO, WEDEL CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN, WINGS
Key information:
Stalls open to visitors:
Sunday – Thursday 12:00–20:00, Friday – Saturday 12:00–21:00
Christmas Market: 24 November – 23 December
Targ Węglowy, ul. Bogusławskiego, ul. Tkacka, Zbrojownia, Zespół Przedbramia
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