Forget gold rings, french hens, and turtle doves. Instead, we’ve put together a list of 12 reasons to visit the Krakow Christmas Market. The taste-bud-tingling Kraków Christmas Market is a huge part of why we look forward to winter so much out here.

For a start, the market is located on the Rynek Główny. This is the main market square in the heart of Kraków’s UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. The square itself, which dates back 13th century, is one of Europe’s biggest medieval squares and makes a gorgeous backdrop. There’s Christmas lights, a massive tree, beautiful steamy cabins selling trinkets, mulled wine, sweets and pretty much everything festively imaginable.