Radiowiec
Karkonoska 10
Radiowiec, dwarf number 350, perches outside Polish Radio Wroclaw at al. Karkonoska 10, wearing headphones and clutching a microphone in tribute to a broadcasting building that has been on air since 1925.
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Story
Radiowiec sits comfortably on a stone outside the main entrance to Polish Radio Wroclaw at al. Karkonoska 10, headphones firmly over his pointed cap and a microphone clutched in his hand, listening intently to the sounds of the city. He arrived as the 350th member of Wroclaw's dwarf family, cast in brass, bringing a touch of broadcast magic to a building with a radio history stretching back to 1925.
History & Significance
Unveiled in October 2015, Radiowiec was commissioned by Radio Wroclaw to mark the station's long presence at al. Karkonoska 10. The building itself opened on 15 December 1925 during the German era, housing both studios and a transmitter with two 100-metre steel towers. Destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt as Polish Radio Wroclaw after the war, it has broadcast continuously ever since, now also home to a Museum of Radio founded in 2001. Radiowiec joined the collection as dwarf number 350.
Inspiration
The building at al. Karkonoska 10 holds nearly a century of broadcasting history: German wartime broadcasts, post-war Polish programming, and today's regional and national output from Radio Wroclaw and Radio RAM. The dwarf's design — headphones, microphone, and the trademark pointed cap — honours the journalists, technicians, and presenters who have worked here across generations. His name simply means 'radio person' or 'broadcaster'.
Fun Facts
- He was the 350th dwarf to join the Wroclaw family, unveiled in October 2015.
- Cast in brass rather than bronze, his warm golden tones match the analogue warmth of old-school radio broadcasting.
- The building he guards has been home to a Museum of Radio since 2001, with vintage receivers, microphones and recordings from Wroclaw's broadcasting history.
- Construction of the original radio house began in June 1925; the first broadcast went out on 15 December that year — one of the earliest radio stations in Silesia.
- During World War II, Soviet soldiers briefly used the concert studio at this building as a stable for horses.
How to Find This Dwarf
Take tram line 9 or 20 to the Karkonoska stop and walk a few metres to al. Karkonoska 10 — the large Radio Wroclaw building is unmistakable with its broadcasting towers. Radiowiec sits right by the main entrance on a small stone base. From the Rondo Lotnikow roundabout, it is just a 5-minute walk south along al. Karkonoska.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Radiowiec dwarf in Wroclaw?
Radiowiec sits at the main entrance to Polish Radio Wroclaw at al. Karkonoska 10, in the Krzyki district, about 3 km south of the Old Town.
What does Radiowiec look like?
He is a brass dwarf seated on a stone, wearing radio headphones over his pointed cap and holding a large microphone — a clear tribute to the broadcasting profession.
Is there a radio museum near the Radiowiec dwarf?
Yes — the Museum of Radio Wroclaw is inside the same building at al. Karkonoska 10, open since 2001, featuring vintage receivers, microphones and historic recordings.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor
Flat paved area at the main entrance to the radio building. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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