Nikisz Fair

Jarmark na Nikiszu (Nikisz Fair) is one of the most recognisable and best reviewed Christmas markets in Poland.

It is an opportunity for artists, craftsmen and handicraft makers from all over Poland to present their skills and their work. Always held on the first weekend after Barbórka (St Barbara's Day), the Fair attracts tens of thousands of visitors and over 200 exhibitors presenting painting, sculpture, art ceramics, lace, woodwork, Christmas decorations, artistic tailoring, jewellery and gifts connected with Nikiszowiec and Upper Silesia. The flavour is added by śląskie maszkety – Silesian treats such as home-made kołocz, makówki and gingerbread, and the specialities of Silesian cuisine: ciapkapusta, karminadle, żur... And of course mulled wine that smells of Christmas. The extraordinary atmosphere of the Fair is underlined by the historic Viennese carousel, the Christmas tree and Santa Claus strolling along the streets, as well as by Christmas songs performed by, among others, the miners' brass band. Jarmark na Nikiszu is a symbol of the positive change that Nikiszowiec has undergone in recent years. It is still prepared by people with passion, who together with the surrounding architecture create its unique atmosphere. There is only one such place and one such fair – Jarmark na Nikiszu.