About Festival

Every year, the banks of the Oder River come alive with colors, flavors, and music. The Piknik nad Odra is one of Western Pomerania’s biggest outdoor festivals, drawing tens of thousands of visitors for a weekend full of joy, local cuisine, and unforgettable experiences.

Travel & Leisure Festival

The Piknik nad Odra takes place every year on the second weekend of May at the Chrobry Embankments in Szczecin. For years, it has been one of the biggest open-air events in Western Pomerania.
This is where the summer season begins — when the Chrobry Embankments transform into a vibrant space filled with colorful stalls, attractions for the whole family, and an atmosphere of joy and celebration.

The highlight of the Festival is the Market Tour Travel Fair – the largest travel fair in Poland. Visitors can discover offers from regions and cities, travel agencies, and amusement parks, enjoy multimedia presentations, take part in workshops, and meet inspiring travelers. It’s the perfect place to find new ideas for holidays both in Poland and abroad.

But the Piknik nad Odra offers much more than that.
At the Variety Market, you can taste local delicacies and shop for handmade products. The Craft Beer Zone invites you to sample beers brewed with passion, while the Food Truck Zone serves world cuisines in a mobile, street-food style.

Children will love the Ocean of Fun zone – a joyful area filled with inflatables, ice cream, and sweet treats. During the Great Cooking Show, visitors can try dishes prepared by the Festival’s Partner Region and Partner Country. In the TV Studio, conversations with travelers and experts take place, and in the Discover Pomerania Zone, regions from the Polish-German border area showcase their attractions.

The event also features the Scandinavian Days, bringing a touch of Northern atmosphere to Szczecin.

Picnic Areas

Market Tour Travel Fair

The most recognizable part of Piknik nad Odra and the largest open-air travel fair in Poland.
For years, it has brought together regions, cities, travel agencies, hotels, and tourism organizations that showcase their offers for the upcoming holiday season.

For visitors, it’s a unique opportunity to find inspiration for holidays, weekend getaways, or family trips — all in one place.
For exhibitors, it’s a chance to meet thousands of travel enthusiasts, present their offers directly, and build valuable relationships with both customers and industry partners.

countries

regions

cities

Variety Market

a colorful, vibrant part of the Picnic that draws crowds of visitors every year.
Here you can find clothing, jewelry, accessories, gadgets, homemade treats, and many other unique products. Visitors love strolling between the stalls, discovering new items, and shopping in a cheerful, festival atmosphere.

For exhibitors, it’s a great opportunity to showcase their offer to a wide audience looking for creative, one-of-a-kind products and delicious specialties.

local specialties

natural products

handcrafted products

Craft Beer Zone

A space for lovers of craft beers, ciders, and beverages made with passion. Visitors eagerly sample new flavors, learn the stories behind the producers, and take home bottles of their favorite drinks.

For exhibitors, it’s an opportunity to reach people who value high quality and authenticity, while also building a loyal customer base. The zone encourages conversations, tastings, and creating a recognizable brand image among visitors open to new experiences

regional beers

Children’s Zone – Ocean of Fun

Families with children are among the largest groups visiting the Piknik nad Odra. That’s why this zone was created: a space full of fun and attractions where the youngest visitors can enjoy workshops, games, and their favorite festival treats.

For companies offering products and activities for children, it’s a natural place to showcase their offerings in a friendly atmosphere and build a positive brand image among families.

inflatables

bouncy castles

Discover Pomerania

In the Polish-German “Discover Pomerania” Zone, visitors can explore the charms of the Pomerania Euroregion. Here you’ll find travel offers from both Poland and Germany — from picturesque towns and natural attractions to interesting trails and spots perfect for family outings. At the exhibitors’ stands, you can learn where to go, what to see, and how to plan your trip on both sides of the border.

Food Truck Flavors Festival

Mobile restaurants will dock by the Oder to serve visitors specialties from around the world! Enjoy Asian street food, burgers, Italian cuisine, Tex-Mex dishes, sweet donuts, Hungarian langos, and both meat and vegetarian options. It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new, satisfy your appetite, and simply enjoy a great time with friends.

polish food

american BBQ

ice creams

Amusement Park

The Amusement Park is one of the most exciting zones of the Piknik nad Odra , offering something for everyone. Spinning carousels, colorful roller coasters, and bumper cars provide unforgettable experiences for young children, teenagers, and parents alike. It’s a place where laughter and joy can be heard from afar, and shared fun creates lasting family memories.

carousel

bumper cars

roller coaster

Festival History

Piknik nad Odra is today one of the largest open-air events in Szczecin, held in the city’s most iconic location – the Chrobry Embankments. Its history dates back to 1992, when the first edition of the Market Tour Travel Fair took place in Międzyzdroje. At that time, the event was a trade fair primarily for accommodation providers from the Polish coast and travel agencies from across the country. It focused on business networking and exchanging offers, with individual visitors playing a minor role.

Over the years, the fair moved to Szczecin, marking the beginning of a major transformation. The Market Tour Travel Fair became the largest open-air tourism event in Poland — today, it is the most attended fair of its kind in the country and the second oldest, after the Poznań fair. Szczecin began attracting not only Polish tourism representatives but also international guests — first from Germany and the Czech Republic, and later from southern Europe and even more distant parts of the world. The festival avenues quickly became a source of inspiration for all travel enthusiasts.

As the event grew in popularity, its format expanded. The fair was joined by the Variety Market, full of unique products and handcrafted goods, followed by the Craft Beer Zone, where visitors can discover the flavors of beers and ciders made with passion. A Children’s Zone was created for the youngest attendees, and part of the area was dedicated to an Amusement Park, which attracts crowds of families every year. Another highlight became the Food Truck Flavors Festival, offering tastes from around the world, and the culinary show Great Cooking, which tempts with aromas and allows visitors to try regional dishes prepared live.

A new feature introduced in 2024 was the Polish-German Discover Pomerania Zone, showcasing the richness and potential of the entire border region. In 2025, the concept of a Partner Country and Region was added, giving special prominence in the program to selected hosts presenting their culture, cuisine, and tourist attractions.

In 2025, the Piknik nad Odrą also joined forces with Scandinavian Days for the first time. Visitors were drawn to a relaxing space with deck chairs, opportunities to try Scandinavian flavors, and activities for both children and adults.

Today’s Piknik nad Odra is the result of over three decades of evolution — from a niche tourism trade fair to the Travel and Leisure Festival “Piknik nad Odra”, attracting thousands of residents, tourists, and exhibitors from around the world each year. The event not only promotes tourism but also combines diverse leisure activities, strengthens community ties, and showcases Szczecin as an open, modern, and vibrant city.

Photo Gallery from the Piknik nad Odra

Promotional films

Virtual Walk

Exhibitors 2025