Christmas Market in Kraków
The magic of Christmas in the Main Square
Overview
Old Town
Kraków Nativity Scenes
Christmas treats
Wawel Royal Castle
Local handicrafts
Cloth Hall
The omnipresent sound of carols, the smell of Christmas trees and a lot of colorful lights – this is what you will find at the Kraków Christmas Market and thanks to it you will feel the Christmas atmosphere. Discover Kraków in this unique Christmas edition.
Experience you’ll gain:
- visit Kraków Old Town inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- taste local Christmas products
- learn about Polish Christmas customs
- listen to Christmas carols
- see the exhibition of Kraków Nativity Scenes
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