What will the Advent markets be like in Wrocław this year? Program and important information in one place

Wrocław is a beautiful historic city and Advent is one of the best times to visit.

Wrocław’s Christmas markets, with their magical fairytale atmosphere, are perhaps one of the most underrated markets in Europe.

See for yourself.

Advent markets Wroclaw

This city on the river Odra was founded in the 10th century by the Slavic tribe of Silesians and soon after it was conquered by the Polish king Měšek I. Subsequently, the city was replaced by many kings, princes, dukes, bishops and emperors, which is why it was known by many names. Besides Wroclaw, another frequently used name was the German Breslau.

Today, Wrocław is a bustling university city and the center of Polish information technology, often called the Polish Silicon Valley. Advent fairs are held every year in the picturesque historic center of Wroclaw, to which thousands of visitors not only from Poland, but also from the Czech Republic go.

Christmas markets on the Market Square

When and where will it all take place?

Program of the Wrocław Advent Fair

Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy Wrocław, offering a variety of goods, can be found not only on the Rynka , or Main Square, but also on the adjacent Świdnicka and Oławska Streets and on the Salt Square, Plac Solny in Polish.

One of the most interesting symbols of the Christmas market in Wrocław is the Christmas gnome . Just touch his cap three times and probably all your dreams will come true. But beware, this dwarf appears in the square only once a year.

Walking around the square, you will find stalls offering traditional Polish food such as pirogi and smoked cheese, but the market has more international stalls where you can get Hungarian langoustines, Dutch pancakes, paella dishes and many other delicacies worth trying.

There will be no shortage of Christmas sweets , such as bubble waffles, Hungarian cakes, Christmas pralines and gingerbread or Turkish honey. Traditional drinks such as mulled wine, hot apple cider and hot chocolate are also a matter of course.

In addition to food stalls, you can also look forward to stalls with various handicrafts, jewellery, clothes and Christmas decorations. There will also be a huge Christmas tree .

Special opening hours:

December 24, 2023 – closed
December 25, 2023 – closed
December 26 open from 1 p.m
December 31 – refreshment stands will be open until 2 a.m., others until 5 p.m.
January 1 – closed

And what else to do?

The Wrocław Christmas markets also stand out with their program for young visitors . Children can visit the fairy-tale forest , where beautiful fairy tales with magical visualizations and sound effects await them. They can also look forward to a merry-go-round, fairytale cottages and an unusual two-storey house with a gift factory!

On the ground floor, they will be able to observe the careful work of the elves. This will also serve to familiarize you with the entire process from receiving a bag of letters with Christmas dreams, to accepting a proposal, to wrapping and sending Christmas gifts. Then you will be able to enter the terrace, admire the panorama of the Fairytale Forest.

A festive barn, where you can hide from the cold and enjoy a warm drink, can contribute to a pleasant time at the Christmas markets in Wroclaw. The Krbový dům will also be available with aromatic Wrocław mulled wine and delicious Krasnalska chocolate.

On Solné náměstí, you will be able to admire the panorama of the Advent markets from a three-level fairy-tale house with a viewing platform and a tower with an illuminated clock. In this cottage, you will be able to warm yourself by the fireplace, drink hot drinks and spend time pleasantly in the festively decorated space.

What do the Christmas markets in Wrocław look like? Take a look at the video.