How much is mulled wine at Krakow Christmas Market? Price

Mulled wine, also known as “grzaniec,” is one of the most recognizable drinks offered at Christmas markets across Europe, including Poland and, of course, the Christmas market in Krakow. Every year, the prices at the Krakow Christmas market cause quite a stir, becoming the subject of jokes and articles in Polish media due to their absurdly high levels. Although Poland is one of the lowest-earning countries in the European Union, the Krakow Christmas market is anything but cheap. Many people wonder how much they have to pay for a cup of mulled wine at the Krakow Christmas market. So, how much does mulled wine cost at the Krakow Christmas Market?

Mulled Wine at the Krakow Christmas Market

In Krakow, the mulled wine sold at several stalls is known as “Grzaniec Galicyjski” (Galician Mulled Wine). This brand has been present in Poland since the first half of the 1990s. At some stalls not marked with the brand’s logo, other blends are sold, sometimes even at higher prices.

At the 2024 Krakow Christmas Market, mulled wine was available at several different stalls. The characteristic mulled wine booths at the Krakow Christmas market are set up near Szewska Street and St. John’s Street. So, how much do you have to pay for mulled wine at the Krakow Christmas market?

In 2024, the price for a 200 ml cup of mulled wine at the Krakow Christmas market was 18 PLN (4.30 EUR, 3.6 GBP, 4.45 USD). 200 ml (6.7 oz) is a very small amount of beverage. This price applied to both traditional mulled wine and its non-alcoholic version that should be cheaper. A year earlier, the price was 15 PLN.

Given that the Krakow Christmas market is considered a tourist trap, it wouldn’t be surprising if the price for a small cup of mulled wine at the Christmas Market 2025 in Krakow rises to 20 PLN or more.

At the mulled wine stalls at the Main Market Square in Krakow, as well as at many other stalls, including food stands, both cash and card payments are accepted.

How much does mulled wine cost at the Krakow Christmas Market?

In 2024, the price for a 200 ml cup of mulled wine at the Krakow Christmas Market was 18 PLN. It’s worth noting that at some stalls in the food zone of the Krakow Christmas market, other mulled wines or hot alcoholic beverages are also sold, and their prices may be even higher (and reach up to 30 PLN) than those at the stalls marked with the Grzaniec Galicyjski logo.

Key Information:

• Price in 2024: 18 PLN for a small 200 ml cup of mulled wine.
• Price in 2023: 15 PLN for the same size.
• Expected Price in 2025: Likely to increase to 20 PLN or even more.
• Payment Options: Both cash and card payments are accepted.
• Brand: “Grzaniec Galicyjski” is the most popular mulled wine brand at the market in Krakow.
• Additional Options: Some food stalls offer other mulled wines or hot alcoholic drinks, often at higher prices.

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