The great Christmas tree lit up on Castle Square beside the Royal Castle

Itinerary · Warsaw, Poland

A Christmas day in Warsaw

The great tree on Castle Square, the Old Town market and rink, a grand café and the Polish Christmas table.

One day in Advent

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  1. 11:00

    1Royal Castle in Warsaw

    Old Town·Castle and museum

    The tree on Castle Square.

  2. 12:30

    2Old Town Market Place

    Old Town·Square

    The rink by the Mermaid.

  3. 14:00

    3Café Bristol

    Royal Route·Grand café

    Coffee and cake on the Royal Route.

  4. 16:30

    4Highline Warsaw

    Śródmieście·Observation deck

    The lights of the city from the 53rd floor.

  5. 19:30

    5alewino

    Śródmieście·Restaurant

    Polish cooking and wine (MICHELIN Guide 2026).

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