Then, of course, the markets can be the perfect place to pick up handmade gifts, new decorations for your tree, and even local snacks as smoked cheese called “Oscypek” or homemade cakes to add a twist to your Christmas dinner. If you’re on the lookout for really unique gifts for your loved ones, then again markets are the place where you can track them down.

There are loads of charming Christmas spots across Poland, so the choice can be a little overwhelming, but to give you a helping hand we’ve rounded up the top Polish Christmas markets that need to be on your winter radar.

Check out our top picks below for jingle bells, mulled wine and gifts galore!

• Wrocław: November 29 to January 7 (Rynek Główny)
• Kraków: November 29 to January 1 (Rynek Główny)
• Poznań: November 16 to January 6 (Plac Wolności); November 16 to December 22 (EXPO Poznań)
• Gdańsk: November 22 to December 23 (Targ Węglowy)
• Bydgoszcz: November 22 to December 22 (Stary Rynek)
• Warszawa: November 23 to January 6 (Międzymurze Piotra Biegańskiego)
• Katowice: November 22 to January 5 (Rynek Główny)
• Toruń: November 23 to December 22 (Rynek Staromiejski)
• Olsztyn: December 12-15 (Stare Miasto)
• Szczecin: November 29 to December 22(Aleja Kwiatowa, Plac Adamowicza and Plac Lotników)
• Zielona Góra: December 15-21 (Stary Rynek)
• Białystok: November 30 to December 22 (Rynek Kościuszki)
• Bielsko-Biała: December 13-15 (Rynek, Plac Wojska Polskiego, Plac Ratuszowy)
• Bytom: December 1-22 (Rynek)
• Gliwice: December 6-22 (Rynek)
• Katowice: November 22 to January 5 (Rynek Główny)
• Katowice – December 6-8, Nikiszowiec
• Lublin: December 18 to January 7
• Łódź: November 29 to December 23 (Piotrkowska Street)
• Opole: November 22 to December 24 (Rynek)
• Wieliczka: December 8-14 (Solne Miasto)