Obieżysmak

Story

Obieżysmak is Wroclaw's most contented dwarf — and its roundest. Sprawled on a giant plate outside Pizza Hut on the Market Square, he has eaten his way around the world and returned to Wroclaw in a state of blissful, full-bellied satisfaction. The question 'to eat or not to eat?' is not even worth asking in his presence. The real question — the one he will gladly discuss — is 'where to eat?' Though he does insist on finishing his mouthful before answering.

History & Significance

Obieżysmak is located at Rynek 48 in Wroclaw, in front of Pizza Hut on the northern side of the Market Square. His official description marks him as the definitive food-loving dwarf of the city: a gourmand who has travelled the world in search of the finest flavours, only to return to Wroclaw's Market Square, where the eating has always been extraordinary. Local legend says that rubbing his round belly brings good luck — and possibly a craving for pizza.

Inspiration

The name 'Obieżysmak' is a coined word combining 'obieżyświat' (globetrotter, world-traveller) with 'smak' (taste, flavour). He is, literally, a Taste-Trotter. His position in front of a restaurant on the Market Square makes him one of Wroclaw's most commercially embedded dwarfs, yet his story — of a traveller driven by hunger and curiosity — is genuinely charming. The official legend notes that he was fattened by his grandmother in childhood and has been passionately devoted to food ever since.

Fun Facts

• His name combines 'obieżyświat' (globetrotter) with 'smak' (taste) — making him literally a 'Taste-Trotter.'
• Rubbing Obieżysmak's famously round belly is said to bring good luck — though locals add that it also tends to trigger a sudden hunger for pizza.
• He is one of the few dwarfs in Wroclaw who lies down on the job — sprawled on a giant plate, too satisfied to stand.
• His official biography notes that he never speaks with his mouth full, because as a well-bred dwarf, manners matter even when you are obsessed with food.
• Obieżysmak visited every corner of the world in search of the finest flavours, but somehow always ended up back at the Wroclaw Market Square — proof that nowhere beats home.

How to Find This Dwarf

Obieżysmak is on the northern side of Wroclaw's Market Square (Rynek), at number 48, in front of the Pizza Hut restaurant. From the centre of the square, walk towards the northern arcade and look for the round, plate-reclining figure. He is at pavement level and very easy to spot — just follow the smell of pizza.

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Accessibility

Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor

Located on the cobblestone pavement of the Market Square, in front of a restaurant. The cobblestones may be uneven in places but the area is generally accessible. No steps required to reach the dwarf.