Almost two weeks of the Gdańsk Christmas Market are behind us, but there are still plenty of events ahead! After almost three years, the market returns to the Armoury of Art and Craft, a favourite among visitors. The grand opening is already tomorrow, 2 December.
Here our visitors will find as many as 41 stalls offering, among other things, handicraft products, paintings, jewellery with gemstones and amber, unique accessories, natural cosmetics and home decorations.
Unique gift ideas
When visiting the Market, you cannot miss this spot. Thousands of gifts and unique present ideas – the kind you simply cannot buy in shopping centres, a unique and original range:
- Artistic ceramics and hand-crafted nativity scenes
- lace tablecloths for the festive table
- original oil paintings and graphic art,
- unique jewellery made of wood, shell and silver from Gdańsk workshops,
- amber and silver jewellery – original designs
- one-of-a-kind jewellery featuring flowers set in resin
- prestigious linen and wool goods,
- original crocheted fashion for ladies, hand-knitted hats made in single pieces
- handmade Christmas cards from Pomerania,
- wooden platters, puzzles and creative wooden toys, wooden Gdańsk rolling pins for Christmas biscuits
- handmade toys – remarkable hand-embroidered Ukrainian dolls and unique characters from Polish fairy tales, such as Miś Uszatek
- handmade candles scented with cloves and cinnamon and natural soaps from small manufactories,
- original Christmas items and decorations,
- personalised accessories and leather bags designed by Polish craftspeople
- unique gift gingerbread from a Gdańsk manufactory and unique folk handicrafts – regional Kashubian embroidery
Creative workshops
We're delighted to let those seeking attractions know that creative workshops will be held in the Armoury:
- ,,Eco wonders from paper” in the spirit of zero waste
- Treflik cinema, fun with Treflik
For children we've also prepared another special attraction – the „Santa's Corner”, reached by passing through the „Bear Gate”. By the fireplace, in a special armchair, Santa Claus will stop there for a rest
This space will also feature a bookshelf for the Christmas Bookcrossing campaign organised by the Voivodeship and Municipal Public Library in Gdańsk, alongside a relaxation zone for Armoury visitors to rest during their Christmas shopping. There will also be a Market Games Corner where you can piece together a Christmas jigsaw puzzle or play a board game.
Programme of events at the Armoury
The Armoury can be entered from both Tkacka Street and Targ Węglowy
Trading hours daily from 12.00 to 20.00, and until 21.00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
