We are delighted to announce that the Gdańsk Christmas Market has won the prestigious Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2025 competition! Thanks to your votes, the Market took first place on the podium, and Gdańsk earned the title of the best place for Christmas in Europe. It is a tremendous distinction, showing what a special atmosphere we create together every year!
The Christmas Market is not only beautiful decorations and festive chalets or an artistic programme, it is above all a magical atmosphere that attracts people from all over the world. Gdańsk, with its charming streets and historic centre, which at this time of year turns into a true winter wonderland. Handicrafts, delicious food, aromatic mulled wine and Christmas music as well – all of this makes the Gdańsk Christmas Market a unique experience.
We would like to warmly thank everyone who supported us by voting in the Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2025 competition. Your energy and commitment made the Gdańsk Christmas Market number 1 in Europe! We won 92,283 votes, beating last year’s result for Budapest by 35%. It is also the highest result in the history of the competition and the first such distinction for Gdańsk and for Poland. We are glad that so many people appreciate the magic of Gdańsk and have their favourite Christmas memories there.
– We did it! Our Gdańsk Market has won the title of Best Christmas Market in Europe! Thank you for every vote cast and for creating this magical atmosphere with us. It is our shared victory – says Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, Mayor of Gdańsk.
“We invite you to the Market until 23 December. And from 1 December the whole city will turn into a true Christmas wonderland. Christmas trees will light up in 15 districts. The main Christmas tree on Długi Targ will become the heart of the festive illuminations that will adorn Gdańsk,” adds the Mayor of Gdańsk.
The Gdańsk Christmas Market is also a great opportunity to feel the spirit of Christmas with family and friends. This year even more attractions await visitors – special stalls, artistic performances and illuminations that make Gdańsk shine even more in the Christmas glow.
We encourage you to visit Gdańsk and experience this magical atmosphere with your own eyes! May the Christmas Market be not only a wonderful opportunity to do your Christmas shopping, but also a moment when you feel as if you were in a fairy tale. Gdańsk awaits you with open arms, ready for more unforgettable moments!
We warmly thank all the residents of Gdańsk, visitors to the Christmas Market, everyone else who voted, and our partners, among them:
City of Gdańsk, Samorząd Województwa Pomorskiego, Gdańska Organizacja Turystyczna (Visit Gdansk together with Visit Poland), Pomorska Regionalna Organizacja Turystyczna, Polska Organizacja Turystyczna together with its offices across Europe, Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, Forum Gdańsk, Trefl Gdańsk, Lechia Gdańsk, Grupa GPEC, Museum of Gdańsk, Fundacja Gdańska, Piekarnia Cukiernia Pellowski, Gdański Ośrodek Sportu, SKM Trójmiasto, AmberSky observation wheel, Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre, Wojewódzka i Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna, City Culture Institute, Gdańskie Autobusy i Tramwaje, Gdańska Galeria Miejska, Gdański Archipelag Kultury, Port Gdańsk, Lasy Państwowe and many, many others!
