The Gdansk Christmas Market runs from 20 November to 23 December 2026 on Targ Węglowy (Coal Market), the square just outside the Golden Gate at the start of the Royal Route. The organisers have confirmed the dates and hours on their website, and entry is free. Stalls and food huts also spread along several side streets and into the courtyard of the Forum Gdańsk shopping centre. Below you’ll find the opening hours, what to see and eat, how to get there and where to leave your bags.
Arriving by train? Drop your bags near Gdańsk Główny station, then walk about 10 minutes to the market.
Gdansk Christmas Market 2026: Key Facts
| Dates | 20 November to 23 December 2026 |
| Hours | Sun–Thu 12:00–20:00, Fri–Sat 12:00–21:00 |
| Main location | Targ Węglowy, by the Golden Gate and the Shakespeare Theatre |
| Other zones (2025) | Royal Route, ul. Bogusławskiego, Forum Gdańsk courtyard, ul. Tkacka |
| Size (2025) | 222 stalls and 22 food kitchens |
| Entry | Free |
The 2026 stage programme and exhibitor list will be posted closer to opening. Check the official market website for the schedule and a map of the zones.
Where the Market Is: Targ Węglowy and the Royal Route
Targ Węglowy is the main zone and the place for the stage, the biggest Christmas tree and most of the craft stalls. It sits between the Wybrzeże Theatre and the Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre, right outside the Upland Gate and the Golden Gate. Walk through the Golden Gate and you’re on Długa Street, the Royal Route, which leads past the Main Town Hall and Neptune’s Fountain to the Motława river.
In 2025 the market also used ul. Bogusławskiego, ul. Tkacka, the courtyard of Forum Gdańsk and the area around the Great Armoury. For 2026 the organisers have added new spots: the Magiczny Pociąg, a food “train” made of shipping containers on ul. Bogusławskiego, a small food court by Plac Tadeusza Polaka, and craft and food huts along Garbary and Ogarna streets. Everything is within a 10-minute walk, so you can cover the whole thing in one evening.
What to See: Advent Calendar, Carousel and Lights
The market is split into themed corners. In 2025 there was a Shakespeare Corner, an Amber Corner, a St Nicholas Corner where kids could meet Santa, and a Christmas Journeys Corner with a carousel and other rides. From 1 December a giant Advent calendar opens a new window every day, and the organisers run concerts, workshops and fire shows on the main stage.
After dark, the Gdańsk Illuminations light up the streets of the Main Town. In 2025 the city also opened a paid ice rink on Plac Zebrań Ludowych, a short walk from the market. Details for 2026 haven’t been published yet.
Food and Drink at the Gdansk Christmas Market
- Grzaniec: Polish mulled wine with orange and spices. Mulled beer is easy to find too.
- Pierogi: dumplings with cabbage and mushroom, meat, or sweet fillings.
- Oscypek: grilled smoked sheep’s cheese with cranberry sauce.
- Żurek and barszcz: sour rye soup and beetroot soup, good for warming up.
- Gingerbread from Toruń, honey and roasted nuts to take home.
Amber jewellery, ceramics and wooden decorations are the classic gifts. Most stalls take cards, but carry a little cash in złoty for small purchases.
Getting to the Gdansk Christmas Market
| From | How |
|---|---|
| Gdańsk Główny station | About 10 minutes on foot south to Targ Węglowy |
| Gdańsk Airport | PKM train towards Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, then SKM to Gdańsk Główny, or a city bus or taxi to the centre |
| Sopot or Gdynia | SKM commuter train to Gdańsk Główny |
| By car | The Main Town is busy in December; use a car park outside the centre and walk |
Direct trains link Gdańsk with Warsaw in about three hours, so the city works well as a stop between the Polish and Baltic markets.
Tips for Visiting
- The market opens at 12:00, so plan a morning in the Main Town or at the Museum of the Second World War first.
- Come after 15:30 to see the lights. Gdańsk gets dark early in December.
- Weekday afternoons are quieter than Friday and Saturday evenings.
- The last day is 23 December, earlier than many markets, so don’t plan a Christmas Eve visit.
- Wind off the Baltic makes it feel colder than the thermometer says. Bring a hat and gloves.
Luggage Storage Near the Gdansk Christmas Market
Lots of visitors arrive by train for the day or stop in Gdańsk on the way to Warsaw or the Baltic states. If your hotel won’t take your bags yet, or you’ve already checked out, you don’t want to pull a suitcase through the crowds on Targ Węglowy.
Radical Storage has a verified partner location near Gdańsk Główny station, about a 10-minute walk from the market. Book online in a minute, drop your bags and collect them when you’re done. Every bag is protected up to €10,000, cancellation is free, and travellers rate the service 4.8/5 across more than 16.5K locations in 2.3K+ cities.
- Luggage storage near Gdańsk Główny, handy for arrivals and departures by train.
- Luggage storage closest to Targ Węglowy and the Golden Gate.
Gdansk Christmas Market 2026 FAQ
It runs from 20 November to 23 December 2026, according to the organisers.
Sunday to Thursday from 12:00 to 20:00, and Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 21:00.
The main zone is on Targ Węglowy, outside the Golden Gate at the start of the Royal Route. In 2025 more stalls were set up on nearby streets and in the courtyard of Forum Gdańsk.
Yes. Entry to the market grounds is free. You pay for food, drinks, rides and anything you buy.
No. The last day is 23 December 2026.
Radical Storage has a partner location near Gdańsk Główny station, about a 10-minute walk from Targ Węglowy. Book online, drop your bags and collect them later, with protection up to €10,000 per bag.