Gdansk Christmas Market 2026: Dates (Nov 20 to Dec 23) and Fares | SlickTrip

Gdansk, Pomerania · November 20 to December 23, 2026

Gdansk Christmas Market

Name: Gdansk Christmas Market 2026
Start: 2026-11-20
End: 2026-12-23
Location: Gdansk, Pomerania

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When is Gdansk Christmas Market 2026?

Gdansk Christmas Market 2026 runs November 20 to December 23, 2026.

2026November 20 to December 23, 2026Confirmed

2027November 19 to December 23, 2027By the calendar

How the dates are set: The organizers announce the dates each year; the market opens around the third week of November and closes on December 23.

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Gdansk Christmas Market schedule

20 Nov to 23 Dec 2026: The market runs on these dates. Stalls are open Sunday to Thursday 12:00 to 20:00 and Friday to Saturday 12:00 to 21:00.
Locations in 2026: Targ Weglowy is the main hub. The market also extends along the Royal Route, across sections of Boguslawskiego Street, into the Forum Gdansk courtyard and along Tkacka Street.
From December 1: The city lights Christmas trees in 15 different districts, with the main tree at Dlugi Targ.

Sources: bozonarodzeniowy.pl, sunshineseeker.com

Getting to Gdansk Christmas Market

From Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, bus 210 goes directly to Gdansk Glowny (the main station). The PKM train departs from Terminal 2 and connects through Wrzeszcz into the city. The N3 night bus runs for late arrivals.
The JakDojade app plans routes and sells digital tickets for single rides, day passes or longer tickets.
The main market is at Targ Weglowy, right by the Golden Gate of the Old Town.

Sources: sunshineseeker.com, jet2holidays.com

Where to stay in Gdansk

Book early. December is busy in Gdansk, and hotels in and around the Old Town fill up quickly, especially on weekends.

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Tickets and cost

Admission is free.

Source: bozonarodzeniowy.pl

Gdansk Christmas Market: questions people ask

When is the Gdansk Christmas Market in 2026?

In 2026 the market runs from 20 November to 23 December.

Is the Gdansk Christmas Market free?

Yes, admission is free.

What are the opening hours of the Gdansk Christmas Market?

In 2026 the stalls are open Sunday to Thursday from 12:00 to 20:00 and Friday to Saturday from 12:00 to 21:00.

Where is the Gdansk Christmas Market?

The main market is in Targ Weglowy, just outside the Golden Gate of the Old Town. Smaller festive stalls are in other parts of the center.

How do I get from Gdansk airport to the Christmas market?

Take bus 210 directly to Gdansk Glowny (the main station), or the PKM train from Terminal 2. The N3 night bus runs if you arrive late.

When is the best time to visit the Gdansk Christmas Market?

Late afternoon into early evening has the most magical atmosphere, when the lights are fully glowing. Weekends, especially the last two before Christmas, are the busiest.

Sources: bozonarodzeniowy.pl, jet2holidays.com, sunshineseeker.com

About Gdansk Christmas Market

A free Christmas market around Targ Weglowy and the Royal Route, with amber, handmade gifts and Old Town lights.

The main hub is Targ Weglowy, just outside the Golden Gate, and stalls stretch along the Royal Route, Boguslawskiego Street, the Forum Gdansk courtyard and Tkacka Street. Look for amber jewelry, carved wood, embroidered linens and grilled cheese. From December 1 the city lights Christmas trees in 15 districts. The catch is crowds: the last two weekends before Christmas are the busiest.

Know before you go

Go in late afternoon or early evening, when the Christmas lights are fully glowing.
Old Town surfaces are cobblestoned and uneven, which can be hard with limited mobility.
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) connects to the city by bus 210 to the main station or by the PKM train from Terminal 2.

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