The dwarfs of Wrocław
Hundreds of small bronze dwarfs scattered around the city, on pavements, windowsills and in front of shops: hunting for them is a game for young and old.
The story
In the 1980s a group of students and artists, the Orange Alternative led by Waldemar Fydrych, mocked the communist regime with surreal happenings. When the police painted over anti-government slogans, they painted little dwarfs on the patches. In 2001 the first bronze dwarf, Papa Krasnal, was placed on Świdnicka Street in memory of those protests; since 2005 hundreds more have been added, each with a name and a trade.
Why go
A fun way to explore the city, which also tells a piece of the history of resistance to communism.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Wrocław Główny station, 1.2 km away (about 20 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Wrocław Nadodrze station, 2 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Wrocław Airport (WRO), about 10 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 0 m away, free.
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Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From December to February night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is August (about 81 mm), the driest March.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -3 to 3 °C | 3° -3° | 39 |
| Feb | from -1 to 6 °C | 6° -1° | 41 |
| Mar | from 1 to 10 °C | 10° 1° | 34 |
| Apr | from 4 to 14 °C | 14° 4° | 41 |
| May | from 9 to 19 °C | 19° 9° | 58 |
| Jun | from 14 to 25 °C | 25° 14° | 70 |
| Jul | from 15 to 27 °C | 27° 15° | 75 |
| Aug | from 16 to 27 °C | 27° 16° | 81 |
| Sep | from 11 to 22 °C | 22° 11° | 64 |
| Oct | from 7 to 16 °C | 16° 7° | 53 |
| Nov | from 2 to 9 °C | 9° 2° | 41 |
| Dec | from -1 to 4 °C | 4° -1° | 37 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 123 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
Nearby
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- Ostrów TumskiHistory and art · 1 km as the crow flies
- Centennial HallHistory and art · 3 km as the crow flies
- Trzebnica BasilicaHistory and art · 23 km as the crow flies
- Lubiąż AbbeyHistory and art · 43 km as the crow flies
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