Europe’s cheapest Christmas market has £1.80 mulled wine, no queues and British tourists are raving about it

THE cheapest Christmas market in Europe has been revealed – and you’ve probably never even heard of it.

In a few short weeks, Wroclaw in Western Poland will be home to an intimate Christmas market that’s widely regarded as one of the best in the country.

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The atmospheric Christmas market has been dubbed the cheapest in Europe by travel money specialist, eurochange.

They researched the festive destinations that are the best value for money for Brit holidaymakers.

The travel money specialists based their findings on factors like the local exchange rate, hotel and flight prices, and the cost of food and drink.

Laura Evans-Fisk, head of digital & engagement at eurochange comments: “Our research shows the Christmas Market in Wroclaw, Poland is one of the best European Christmas markets to visit, if you’re looking for the best value for money and a truly authentic experience.

“A three-course meal for two will also only cost £39, so it’s a perfect romantic getaway or trip with friends.”

Wroclaw Christmas market takes place across four interlinked locations in the city, including Rynek Marquet Square, Place Solny, Świdnicka Street and Oławska Street.

Visitors can expect to find wooden stalls selling handmade gifts and local delicacies like Oscypek (a smoked cheese), sausages, a traditional Polish stew called Bigos and potato pancakes.

Food and drink are reported to be relatively cheap too, with a glass of mulled wine (Grzane Wino) costing 15 PLN (£3.10) at the market.

Glasses of mulled wine that are purchased from surrounding restaurants cost just 9 PLN (£1.86).

According to Wroclaw Guide, a local website, the Christmas market will have a “fairytale” forest where visitors can pose for photos next to giant wooden mushrooms and forest trees.

One wooden stall is set to display a scene from Pinocchio, with a figure of Geppetto bringing the wooden puppet to life.

There are other attractions too, including a carousel and a rollercoaster.

A huge Christmas tree will also be on display at this year’s market, with its lights being turned on December 6.

The Christmas market will be open from November 29, 2024, to January 7, 2025.

While the Christmas market is free to enter, visitors will need to pay for any purchases they make at market stalls.

The Christmas market has been praised by holidaymakers on TripAdvisor too.

One person wrote: “This is the best Christmas market I have visited, it was very impressive.

“There were many different sections, including attractions for kids, food and drink stalls and stalls selling clothing and no queues.

“Everything was really reasonably priced too, especially compared to the UK.”

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Meanwhile, travel blogger Just Us Two Travel, added: “The Wrocław Christmas market is full of beautiful decorations, including twinkling lights, festive ornaments, and an amazing towering Christmas tree.

“You will find various performances and activities taking place, keeping you entertained while you explore. There are carol singers and live music, theatrical performances and dance shows.”

Specialist travel website European Best Destinations described the Polish Christmas market as “one of the best Christmas markets in Poland and one of the most beautiful in Europe”.

Direct flights operate to Wroclaw from several towns and cities in the UK, including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Bournemouth, Nottingham and Bristol.

The cheapest fares are from London Stansted where Ryanair operates direct flights to Wroclaw as well as a route from London Luton with Wizz Air.

Return fares cost as little as £29 in December.

Hotels in the city are extremely affordable in November and December too, with eurochange finding rooms from £29 per night, based on two people sharing.

Sun Online Travel have found an overnight stay at the Novotel Wrocław Centrum, a four-star hotel, costing £80 based on two people sharing a room.

There are also cheaper deals to be had too, with private rooms in hostels starting from £17 per night for two people.

While the official language in Wroclaw is Polish, other languages like English, German and Russian may be spoken at hotels, restaurants, and other tourist attractions.

Poland is currently one hour ahead of the UK.

The local currency is the Polish złoty (PLN) with £10 getting around 51 PLN.

Meanwhile, this travel writer thinks their hometown has the best Christmas attraction in the UK.

And, here are ten of the best Christmas market cruises from the UK this winter.

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