Chapter VI

What to bring home

The things worth carrying home from Poland, what they cost and how to tell the real thing from a tourist copy.

Souvenirs from Poland: the full listThe best souvenirs from Poland – Bolesławiec pottery, Baltic amber, vodka, sweets, folk art, Christmas ornaments and cosmetics – with where to buy them, how to spot fakes and what you can take on the plane.
Christmas markets and Christmas gifts from PolandDates of Poland's biggest Christmas markets in 2026/27, what makes each one special, Polish Christmas traditions and the best Christmas gifts from Poland.
Baltic amber: real or fake?In preparation
Polish vodka and ŻubrówkaIn preparation
Sweets, snacks and food giftsIn preparation
Folk art and Christmas ornamentsIn preparation
Polish cosmetics to stock up onIn preparation