December usually follows a familiar rhythm. Shopping lists, store queues, late-night cooking, cleaning before guests arrive, then a brief moment at the table and another rush, this time toward New Year's Eve. Instead of resting, the year ends in exhaustion—and begins the next one the same way.
What if, instead of a week of preparations, you gave yourself a week of rest? Leave the city, make time for relaxation, reflection and conversations with loved ones. At Pałac Pakoszów, the property takes care of cooking, setting the table and cleaning, leaving you with what December lacks most: time for loved ones, silence and peace in a winter palace setting.
Christmas and New Year at the palace—why choose a week of rest over preparations?
At the palace, you do not organize Christmas—you experience it. There are no to-do lists, washing up after twelve dishes or racing against time to prepare the traditional twelve-course meal.
Christmas and New Year at the palace mean a peaceful week in which Christmas and the turn of the year come together, rather than two separate trips with packing in between. The days are filled not with bustle, but with what home usually leaves you too tired for:
conversations around a shared table, without kitchen duties or a pile of dishes afterward,
long, unhurried mornings and evenings by the fireplace,
walks through winter scenery
time with family—board games and reading by the fireplace instead of chores
Christmas 2026 in the Karkonosze—Christmas Eve dinner in a palace setting
Christmas Eve remains the heart of the holidays. At Restauracja Stara Bielarnia, located in the palace's oldest, ground-floor section with a fireplace in the main room, a traditional Christmas Eve dinner is served on 24 December. The day follows a peaceful rhythm: breakfast in the morning, a film about the palace's history before noon, a tour of the interiors in the afternoon, dinner at 17:00, then a sweet buffet and Christmas punch tasting in the evening.
Christmas 2026 in the Karkonosze at the palace means Christmas Eve in a setting no modern property could recreate. Carols, stately interiors, a shared table—and not a single pot to wash afterward.
Christmas at the palace—fireplace, library and walks through the Valley of Palaces
The days between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve at the palace have no fixed schedule. They offer space to rest, stay active and discover the region's charms. At home, this time usually disappears into travel and New Year's preparations. At Pakoszów, entirely different attractions await.
Lounge with a historic sandstone fireplace and eighteenth-century Delft tiles
The palace library features books in several languages, bridge tables and sofas you can sink into for hours without looking at the clock.
A walk through the snow-covered Valley of Palaces and Gardens, weather permitting, followed by a return to the warmth of the interiors.
Intimate palace SPA: a Greek marble pool, Finnish cedar sauna and relaxation room overlooking the Karkonosze.
A Christmas stay in the mountains—what to do between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve?
After days of sweet holiday idleness, you may feel like getting active. The entire Jelenia Góra Valley lies at the palace's feet. Make the most of the short winter day by choosing one destination and returning before dark:
a walk to Chojnik Castle, with ruins on the edge of a precipice and views across the winter-clad valley,
Julia Glassworks in Piechowice, with the Krystalium centre, open regardless of the weather,
the wooden Wang Church in Karpacz, moved from Norway in the 19th century,
Zdrojowy Park with its brine graduation tower in Cieplice, ideal for a walk in iodine-rich air.
Skiing without long journeys—slopes on the Polish and Czech sides
Christmas at the palace also means a convenient skiing base. The palace lies in the Jelenia Góra Valley, where roads to the nearest resorts in the Polish and Czech Karkonosze meet. Slopes are just a dozen to several dozen minutes away, leaving evenings for the fireplace, not the car.
On the Polish side, within a short drive:
Ski Arena Szrenica in Szklarska Poręba—the area's largest resort, with about 12 km of runs (blue, red and black), a gondola and lifts; roughly a half-hour drive from the palace.
Karpacz Ski Arena (Kopa)—nearly 6 km of ski runs, mostly red, with a chairlift to Kopa; on the other side of the valley, with a similar drive time.
Winterpol Biały Jar in Karpacz—a smaller, gentler resort (approx. 2.5 km of runs), good for beginners and children.
On the Czech side, just beyond the ridge:
Harrachov—the nearest Czech resort, about 15 km from Szklarska Poręba and a few minutes' drive away; seven downhill runs and over 100 km of cross-country trails in the area.
Špindlerův Mlýn (Svatý Petr and Medvědín)—the largest resort in the Czech Karkonosze, with nearly 30 km of downhill runs and a dozen or more lifts; about a 90-minute drive from the Jelenia Góra Valley.
Today, the border is crossed almost unnoticed, making a day on Czech slopes followed by dinner at the palace entirely feasible. Cross-country skiing is just as popular here as downhill skiing, especially on the Czech side and around Jakuszyce.
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in the Karkonosze—the turn of the year in palace interiors
The stay culminates in the turn of the year. New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in the Karkonosze at the palace means an elegant evening in historic interiors, away from the city crowds. As part of the Christmas and New Year stay, 31 December begins with a festive breakfast and prosecco. The programme also includes lunch in the restaurant and a game of bridge with punch in the library.
In the evening, it is time for the ball: an aperitif, a served dinner with wine, hot and cold buffets, an open bar, music and a glass of champagne to welcome 2027. The new year begins without an alarm clock. Over morning coffee, there is time to gather your thoughts and dreams for the next 365 days. This year, there is no need to return home on New Year's Day, which falls on a Friday. You can extend your break until Sunday, 3 January.
A Christmas and New Year stay at the palace—why choose Pałac Pakoszów?
The 2026/2027 calendar is especially suited to a longer break. Christmas Eve falls on Thursday and New Year's Day on Friday, so the holidays and the turn of the year form one continuous stay, rather than two separate short trips.
The full Christmas and New Year week at the palace looks like this:
| Day | What's happening |
|---|---|
| Christmas Eve, Thu 24.12 | Breakfast, film about the palace's history, tour of the interiors, traditional Christmas Eve dinner at 17:00, sweet buffet and punch. |
| Christmas, 25–26.12 | Festive breakfasts with sparkling wine, walks, a carol concert and chef-served dinners. |
| Between Christmas and New Year, 27–30.12 | Unplanned time: fireplace, library, SPA, walks through the Valley of Palaces, short ski trips and exploring the area. |
| New Year's Eve, Thu 31.12 | Breakfast with prosecco, lunch, bridge with punch, and an evening ball with dinner, buffets, an open bar and champagne at midnight. |
| New Year, Fri, 1 Jan 2027 | A leisurely morning, a walk through the Valley, and a peaceful end to your stay. |
The most convenient way to spend the entire week is in one Christmas and New Year package, combining accommodation, meals, a festive programme, New Year's Eve celebrations and wellness access. Simply arrive and embrace the festive spirit at the foot of the Karkonosze Mountains, in exceptional palace interiors.
If peaceful palace festivities sound like what you need this year, view the package and book your stay. This is the last moment, as festive dates and rooms sell out fastest all year.
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FAQ - Christmas and New Year at Pakoszów Palace
Why spend Christmas and New Year at the palace?
Because it is a week of relaxation instead of a week of preparations. The property takes care of cooking, setting the table and cleaning, leaving time for loved ones, the fireplace, library and walks through the Valley of Palaces. Tradition meets renewal, while Christmas and the turn of the year become one peaceful stay.
What is Christmas Eve dinner like at Pakoszów Palace?
On 24 December at 17:00, a traditional Christmas Eve dinner is served at Stara Bielarnia Restaurant. The day has a peaceful programme: a film about the palace's history, an interior tour, and in the evening, a sweet buffet and festive punch tasting. A shared table with no kitchen duties.
Can you spend both Christmas 2026 and New Year's Eve at the palace?
Yes. The Christmas and New Year stay covers both holidays and the turn of the year in one longer visit. The 2026/2027 calendar, with Christmas Eve on Thursday and New Year's Day on Friday, is exceptionally well suited to a longer break instead of two separate trips.
What can you do near Pakoszów Palace in winter?
For short days, try walks through the Valley of Palaces and Gardens, a visit to Chojnik Castle, Julia Glassworks with its Krystalium centre, Wang Church in Karpacz, and the Spa Park with its graduation tower in Cieplice. The Karkonosze Mountains are also ideal for skiers, with slopes on both the Polish and Czech sides a short distance from the palace. On site, relax in the intimate SPA, dine at Stara Bielarnia and unwind in the palace interiors.
Is a festive stay at the palace suitable for couples?
Yes. Peace, elegance, a fireplace and quiet create an intimate, romantic stay. Evenings by the fire, dinner at Stara Bielarnia and the palace SPA make for a festive time just for two.
When are Christmas Eve and New Year's Day in 2026/2027?
Christmas Eve falls on 24 December 2026 (Thursday), Christmas Day on 25–26 December, New Year's Eve on 31 December (Thursday), and New Year's Day on 1 January 2027 (Friday). This arrangement is especially favourable for a longer Christmas and New Year stay.