In December 2025, Poland’s tourism sector recorded a significant rebound, confirming the upward trend observed throughout the year. According to the latest statistical data, more than 3.15 million tourists used tourist accommodation establishments with 10 or more beds during this period. This result was noticeably higher than in the corresponding month of the previous year, highlighting Poland’s growing attractiveness as a winter travel destination for both domestic and international tourists.
An analysis of the structure of tourist traffic shows the dominant role of domestic tourists, who formed the backbone of occupancy rates in December. Nearly 2.38 million Polish tourists used accommodation services, generating almost 5.2 million overnight stays. These figures confirm the sustained popularity of domestic destinations during the Christmas and New Year period.
At the same time, inbound tourism showed strong growth dynamics, with more than 782,000 foreign tourists visiting Polish accommodation facilities. They generated approximately 1.75 million overnight stays, reinforcing Poland’s position as a competitive and safe travel destination in Europe. The largest numbers of foreign tourists traditionally came from Germany, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Italy, France, Spain, Lithuania, and the United States. Visitors from neighboring countries continued to play a key role, while long-haul arrivals — particularly from North America — further diversified the structure of inbound tourism.
The occupancy rate of accommodation establishments in December reached 34.8%. Given the expanding accommodation base, this is considered a favorable result for the hospitality industry and the broader tourism sector. Hotels traditionally attracted the largest number of tourists, accounting for more than half of all visitors.
Regionally, the highest number of tourists was recorded in provinces with strong urban centers and mountain regions. Mazowieckie, with Warsaw, and Małopolskie, with Kraków and the Tatra Mountains, remained the leaders of the winter season, drawing tourists interested in Christmas markets, cultural events, and ski infrastructure. The data confirm that December in Polish tourism is no longer limited to short holiday breaks but has become a fully developed season generating substantial economic impact.
