Vilnius Christmas Market (Cathedral Square) is a food market in Senamiestis, Vilnius.
The Cathedral Square Christmas market runs late November to late December, with wooden huts selling mulled wine, gingerbread, cepelinai and Lithuanian crafts.
Tip: Open evenings Mon-Wed until 20:00, Thu until 21:00, Fri-Sat until 22:00. Christmas tree stays through January 6.
Address: Katedros aikštė, Vilnius
Saturday at Kalvarijų brings the strongest produce density of the week, with rural Lithuanian growers bringing seasonal mushrooms, dairy and honey.
Tip: Saturdays before noon. Bring cash; many farmer stalls are card-light.
The Halės Turgus fish counter inside the 1906 market hall is the main outlet for Baltic herring, smoked eel and salmon from Lithuanian fishermen.
Tip: Wednesday is the freshest catch day. Order whole fish; vendors will fillet on request.
The rye-bread stalls inside Halės Turgus run by small Lithuanian bakers sell dark rye, sourdough and honey-rye loaves baked overnight for morning shoppers.
Tip: Buy a whole loaf for two and slice as needed; the rye keeps for a week in a cloth wrap.
The cheese stalls at Halės Turgus run by small Lithuanian dairies sell varškė curd, hard aged Tilžės and smoked cheese from rural producers near Vilnius.
Tip: Try the smoked varškė; pair with rye and a glass of gira from the next-door drinks stall.
The smoked-meat stalls at Halės Turgus hold the famed Sumeliškės skilandis, smoked pork, sausages and cured ham from small Lithuanian producers.
Tip: Skilandis is a smoked-stomach delicacy; buy by the slice for a tasting before committing to a whole portion.
Halės Turgus opened in 1906 to a Vaclovas Michnevičius design, the oldest covered market in Vilnius. Recent years added modern bistros and craft beer.
Tip: Smoked-meat stalls hold the famed Sumeliškės skilandis. Wednesday is the freshest fish day.
