1,000+ dwarfs waiting to be found

Turn Wroclaw Into Your Family's Treasure Hunt

WRO.app is a free GPS-powered adventure that helps you discover, photograph, and collect Wroclaw's famous bronze dwarf statues. Walk the streets, find hidden krasnale, earn points β€” and see the city like never before.

Start Exploring
1,000+
Bronze Dwarfs
Free
No Downloads
GPS
Real-Time Map
What is WRO.app?

The Smartest Way to Explore Wroclaw's Dwarfs

Wroclaw is home to over 1,000 tiny bronze statues hidden on sidewalks, walls, and windowsills across the city. Each one tells a story β€” from a firefighter putting out flames to a musician playing a violin, from a baker kneading dough to a sleepy dwarf napping on a bench.

WRO.app is your pocket guide to all of them. Open it on your phone β€” no app store needed β€” and a live GPS map shows exactly which dwarfs are near you. Tap one, walk to it, snap a photo, and add it to your collection. Every discovery earns you points and moves you up the explorer ranking.

Whether you're a tourist spending a weekend in Wroclaw or a local looking for something new to do on a Sunday afternoon, WRO.app turns an ordinary walk into an unforgettable city game.

WRO.app
GPS Dwarf Map
How It Works

Four Steps to Dwarf-Hunting Fun

1
Open WRO.app

Visit wro.app on your phone. No download required β€” it works right in your browser.

2
Find Nearby Dwarfs

Your GPS pinpoints the closest dwarfs. See names, distances, and walking routes in real time.

3
Find & Collect

Found one! Tap "Add" to add the dwarf to your collection. How many can you find?

4
Climb the Ranking*

Earn points for each discovery. Compete with friends, family, and other explorers on the leaderboard.
* Ranking coming soon

Family Adventures

Why Families Love WRO.app

Screen Time That Moves You

Instead of sitting and scrolling, kids are running ahead, scanning sidewalks, and shouting "I found one!" It's a phone activity that gets the whole family walking for hours.

Friendly Competition

Who can find the most dwarfs today? Set a family target β€” 10 dwarfs before lunch, 20 before ice cream. The point system gives kids a reason to keep going.

Stories at Every Corner

Each dwarf has a name, a backstory, and a connection to Wroclaw. Kids learn about bakers, musicians, firefighters, and even the history of a peaceful protest movement.

Perfect for Any Age

Toddlers love spotting tiny figures at knee-height. Older kids get competitive. Teenagers enjoy the photo challenge. Adults appreciate the architecture and hidden corners.

Rain or Shine

Many dwarfs are tucked under arcades, inside shopping passages, and near covered entrances. You'll find plenty to discover even on a drizzly afternoon.

Completely Free

No tickets. No entrance fees. Just open your browser and start exploring. Wroclaw's dwarfs are free public art β€” and WRO.app keeps it that way.

The Story Behind the Dwarfs

From Protest Art to a City Icon

1980s

The Orange Alternative movement paints dwarf graffiti on Wroclaw's walls as a playful, peaceful protest against communist censorship.

2001

The first bronze dwarf statue β€” Papa Krasnal β€” is placed on Swidnicka Street, honouring the movement that changed the city.

2005

Five dwarfs by sculptor Tomasz Moczek appear across the Old Town: the Fencer, the Butcher, the Sisyphuses, and the Washer.

Today

Over 1,000 dwarfs populate the city β€” each one unique, each telling a different story. They are Wroclaw's most beloved attraction.

Explorer Tips

Get the Most Out of Your Dwarf Hunt

Look Low

Most dwarfs are only 20–30 cm tall and sit at pavement level. Get the kids to lead β€” they're closer to the ground and spot them faster!

Start at the Market Square

Wroclaw's Rynek and surrounding streets have the highest concentration of dwarfs β€” perfect for a first session before branching out.

Don't Rush

Trying to see them all in one day leads to exhaustion. Pick a neighbourhood, explore it slowly, and enjoy the cafes and architecture along the way.

Rub for Luck

Local legend says rubbing a dwarf's hat or belly brings good luck. You'll notice the shiniest dwarfs are the most popular β€” join the tradition!

Cross the River

Ostrow Tumski and the riverside paths have quieter, less-visited dwarfs. Great for a peaceful family walk with bonus discoveries.

Set a Daily Goal

Instead of "find them all", try "find 15 today." It keeps the experience fun and gives everyone a satisfying feeling of achievement.

FAQ

Common Questions

WRO.app is a free, browser-based GPS map and city game that helps you find, photograph, and collect Wroclaw's famous bronze dwarf statues (krasnale). No download needed β€” just open wro.app on your phone and start exploring.

As of 2025, there are over 1,000 officially registered dwarf statues spread across Wroclaw. New ones are still being added every year β€” the tradition has been growing since 2001.

Yes, completely free. There are no fees and no registration required. Just open the website and go.

No. WRO.app is a web application that runs directly in your mobile browser (Chrome, Safari, etc.). Just visit wro.app β€” no app store required.

Absolutely! WRO.app was designed with families in mind. Kids love the treasure-hunt format β€” spotting tiny statues, taking photos, and earning points. It's a great way to keep children engaged while exploring the city on foot.

The dwarfs (krasnale) are small bronze statues, about 20–30 cm tall, placed on sidewalks, walls, and public spaces throughout Wroclaw. They originated from the Orange Alternative β€” a peaceful anti-communist protest movement in the 1980s β€” and have since become the city's most beloved symbol and tourist attraction.

The map works without GPS, but the experience is much better with location enabled. GPS shows you which dwarfs are nearest and helps you navigate to them in real time.

Yes! WRO.app supports both English and Polish, making it perfect for local families and international visitors alike.

Ready to Find Your First Dwarf?

Over 1,000 bronze dwarfs are hiding across Wroclaw right now. Open WRO.app and see how many your family can discover.

Open the Map