Christmas Market Poznań 2025. Highlights | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Poznań Christmas Market (Betlejem Poznańskie) held at Freedom Square (Plac Wolności) from mid-November to early January
• Entry to the market area is free; some attractions and workshops carry a separate fee
• Poznań Główny station is approximately 1.5 km from Freedom Square — about 15 minutes on foot
• Certified Rogale Świętomarcińskie (St Martin's croissants) are the signature local purchase
• Public transport options include trams (lines 3, 5, 13, 16) and a special line 24 during the fair
• Late November and early December offer the best balance of festive atmosphere and manageable crowds

The Christmas Market in Poznań is not only an opportunity to go shopping or to sample Christmas delicacies. There are also many attractions and performances to make this festive time even more enjoyable. Want to know more? You will find all the important information in the article below.

You will find out:

📅 What are the official dates of the Christmas Fair in Poznań in 2025 and until when the Christmas market will last

📍 Where exactly are the main attractions of Poznań Bethlehem located

⏰ What are the opening hours of the Christmas market in Poznań in 2025?

🚌 How to get to Liberty Square to avoid traffic jams in the city centre

🎄 What attractions await families and children, and what to buy at the stands

The main Christmas Market in Poznań is traditionally located at Plac Wolności (Freedom Square), a historic place that becomes a Christmas wonderland for the duration of the fair. The surroundings, full of beautiful townhouses and historic buildings, provide the ideal setting for the fair's stalls and luminous decorations.

As Wolności Square is located in a well-connected part of the city, getting to the Christmas market in Poznań is extremely easy. Above all, the organisers are encouraging people to use public transport, which will not only make the journey easier, but will also help to reduce traffic congestion in the city centre. If you are not from Poznań, choosing a bus or tram will certainly cause you less stress.

You can get to the Poznań Christmas Market by:

• By tram - many of them stop in the immediate vicinity of Liberty Square (lines 3, 5, 13, 16). This year, there will also be a special line 24 that will run around Poznań during the fair.

• By bus - lines 160, 163, 167, 168, 169, 171, 174, 176, 183, 190, 603, 911 reach the vicinity of the fair

• By train - it is about 1.5 km from the Central Railway Station to the fair, which is a short walk, ideal to start your Christmas tour.

• By car - for those who prefer to travel by their own car, paid car parks are available, such as the underground car park under Wolności Square, the car park at Stary Browar, the car park on Za Bramką Street.

The Poznań Christmas Fair is organised by the MTP Group as part of a wider event, the Poznań Bethlehem. The Poznań Bethlehem is a comprehensive Christmas project which includes not only the fair itself, but also a number of other attractions and cultural shows. However, the main and most eagerly awaited attraction every year is the Christmas market at Plac Wolności.

What attracts attention at the fair? Certainly the wooden houses, decorated with ornaments, where you can buy almost anything associated with Christmas: from handmade Christmas tree ornaments, to regional delicacies, to unique gifts for your loved ones.

Christmas Market Poznań - Attractions

Numerous attractions await visitors to the Poznań Christmas Market in 2025. The organisers of the event have prepared for the youngest:

• Cyclical meetings with Father Christmas

• A sleigh flight simulator

• Workshops, including Christmas ornament making and gingerbread decorating

• A beautifully decorated traditional Venetian Carousel, which will delight not only the youngest visitors

• Ice skating rink (often at Wolności Square or other locations of Poznań Bethlehem)

• Mill wheel

• Light shows and illuminations, as well as Christmas theatrical performances and performances by choirs and musical groups

What to buy and eat?

This Christmas market is certainly worth trying and buying at:

• The work of local craftsmen, i.e. handmade Christmas tree decorations, nativity scenes, figurines, candles

• Regional delicacies, including the famous Swietomarcinski croissants (must be certified!)

• Mulled wine available in various flavours and served in souvenir mugs

• Traditional Polish dishes such as pierogi, bigos, stuffed cabbage rolls, cold cuts and sausages

• Sweets such as Christmas cakes, gingerbread, chocolate figurines and pralines

The 2025 Poznań Christmas Market starts on 16 November and will run until 6 January 2025.

You will go to the Christmas market before noon as well as after sunset. The opening hours of the Christmas Market in Poznań are quite long. You will be able to make a trip there from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. However, on public holidays, some points may operate at other times. It is advisable to check for up-to-date information at the official Bethlehem Poznań website or on social media, such as the Facebook event page.

Although the Christmas Market on Liberty Square will be open for quite a long time, we strongly advise against leaving your visit to the last minute. As the holidays approach, the crowds will get bigger and bigger, which can make it much more difficult to move freely between the stalls or enjoy the attractions. If you go in late November or early December, you'll also have more choice when it comes to unique products and popular gifts, which often sell out before Christmas.

Where does the Christmas Market in Poznań take place?

The main part of the event, known as the Poznań Bethlehem, traditionally takes place in the city centre, at Plac Wolności. Occasionally, an additional, smaller location is set up on the Old Market Square or the grounds of the Poznań International Fair (MTP), but Wolności Square is always the main destination. Just type "jarmark bożonarodzeniowy poznań gdzie" into your navigation to get to the right address.

What are the prices at the Poznań Christmas market?

Prices vary and are usually within the standard range for large Polish fairs.

• Mulled wine: around 18-25 PLN per mug (a deposit of around 15-20 PLN per mug is added on top of this).

• Christmas delicacies (sausage, oscypek, langosz): approx. 25-45 PLN

• Souvenirs and craft ornaments: from 20 PLN (for a small ornament) to more than 100 PLN for larger, hand-made products.

Admission to the fair in Liberty Square is free.

Is it worth visiting the Christmas market in Poznań and what are the opinions of visitors?

It is definitely worth it! The Christmas Market in Poznań has very positive feedback. It is appreciated for its long duration (until 6 January), its excellent location and the rich cultural programme as part of the Poznań Bethlehem. Visitors praise the wide selection of high-quality handicrafts and numerous attractions for children. It is the ideal place to experience authentic Christmas magic that combines tradition with modern entertainment.

At the Christmas Market in Poznań, you will find everything you need, from unique gifts and interesting Christmas tree decorations to sweet and savoury Christmas specialities. Remember, however, that such a fair is not only a place for shopping, but also an event which brings the unique atmosphere of Christmas closer. It is here that you will feel the real magic and warmth associated with Christmas at every turn. Strolling among the beautifully decorated stalls, you can savour the Christmas scents and enjoy the unforgettable atmosphere with family and friends during carol concerts. In addition, the fair is easily reached by train from various cities, which is convenient for visitors from other regions of Poland. Thanks to convenient train connections, the journey to Poznań is quick and comfortable, allowing even more people to enjoy the festive atmosphere of this unique event.