Budinpolek
Traktatowa 1
Budinpolek, the brick-dragging construction dwarf, has marched outside Budinpol's building materials headquarters at ul. Traktatowa 1 since 2012, serving as the unofficial patron saint of every dwarf building project in Wroclaw.
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Story
Budinpolek is the most hard-working construction consultant in the dwarf world, marching steadily along ul. Traktatowa while dragging an enormous brick behind him. He moved in at the front door of Budinpol's building -- not, as tradition would have it, under a toadstool. He is the go-to adviser for any dwarf who has decided to stop living in a hole under a cobblestone and build something more permanent. Legend has it that touching his little cap brings good luck to any construction project, and the builders who visit regularly swear by it.
History & Significance
Budinpolek was installed on 25 April 2012 outside Budinpol's headquarters at ul. Traktatowa 1 in the Muchobor Maly district of Wroclaw. He was created by sculptor Beata Zwolanska-Holod. Budinpol is one of the largest building materials companies in Wroclaw and Lower Silesia, operating since the late 1990s with branches also in Psary and Klodzko.
Inspiration
Budinpol chose the dwarf tradition as a way of connecting their serious, professional business with the playful soul of Wroclaw. The name 'Budinpolek' is a direct diminutive of 'Budinpol', following the standard Wroclaw formula of attaching a gnome suffix to a sponsor's name. The brick-dragging pose reflects the company's actual business -- selling building materials -- in the most literal and charming way possible.
Fun Facts
- He is one of the few Wroclaw dwarfs whose sponsor has a dedicated webpage explaining the dwarf's backstory -- Budinpol takes their mascot seriously.
- According to company lore, touching his cap brings luck to building projects -- a superstition that visiting tradespeople appear to take literally.
- Sculptor Beata Zwolanska-Holod has created several of Wroclaw's most beloved dwarfs, including Bankus Pieniatek on the Market Square.
- He lives in the Muchobor Maly district -- a largely industrial area that rewards dwarf hunters willing to venture away from the tourist trail.
- His enormous brick is said to weigh as much as an entire dwarf -- making his daily march a feat of truly heroic construction-industry dedication.
How to Find This Dwarf
Budinpol's headquarters is at ul. Traktatowa 1 in Muchobor Maly, in the western part of Wroclaw. Take tram line 20 or bus line 145 from the city centre towards Muchobor and alight at ul. Traktatowa. The building is at number 1 and the dwarf is at the front entrance. Allow extra time to travel from the city centre, as this is about 5 km west of the Main Market Square.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Budinpolek dwarf in Wroclaw?
Budinpolek stands outside the Budinpol building materials company at ul. Traktatowa 1 in the Muchobor Maly district, about 5 km west of Wroclaw's city centre.
What is Budinpolek dragging?
He is depicted dragging an enormous brick -- a direct reference to the building materials that Budinpol sells, and a symbol of his role as the patron of construction projects.
Does touching Budinpolek's cap really bring luck?
According to Budinpol's own company lore, yes -- touching his little cap is said to bring good luck to any building project. Many of their customers visit just to try it.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor
Located on the flat paved entrance area of the Budinpol building on ul. Traktatowa. Accessible, though the surrounding area is primarily industrial with wide roads and pavements.
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