At the heart of Kiermash is the aim to bring all of your favourite things under one (usually curiously atypical) roof. This quarterly event focuses on gathering all the best in local independent creativity, fashion and utility design, all bundled together and packaged neatly in unique spaces across the city that aren't normally utilised as or associated with traditional shopping venues. Throw in some gastronomic delights from all over the world courtesy of Art & Food Bazaar, along with a special kids' zone care of Kraków Łał, and this shopping extravaganza has just turned into a feast for the senses to be enjoyed by all ages.

Taking place this year in the Cracovia football stadium, this massive independent fashion and design fair features only Polish brands and offers a fantastic alternative to the Market Square Christmas Fair. Dedicated to concepts of 'shop local' and 'less waste,' Kiermash hosts over 200 stands with unique, hand-picked and hand-crafted gifts. Get yourself a new winter wardrobe, hats, hipster socks, accessories, jewellery, eco-cosmetics, toys, home decor, Christmas decorations and many more unique present options. Local DJs provide the vibes, and there will be lots of delicious local food, drinks and desserts as usual, plus the authentic scent of the holidays thanks to fresh Christmas trees for sale on-site. With its emphasis on local brands, artists and merchants, this two-day event is Kraków's best Christmas fair, and the perfect opportunity to buy kooky hipster gifts for all your hipster friends direct from hipster artists all while looking like a hipster yourself. Huzzah!

For more on Christmas in Kraków, read our annually updated holiday feature!