How many dwarfs are there in Wrocław?

There are currently 1,018 dwarfs in Wrocław. This is the most precise documented figure available as of 26 July 2026.

The main list contains 1,069 entries, but 51 of them refer to figures that are known to be gone. Once those entries are excluded, 1,018 existing Wrocław dwarfs remain. This is the figure that answers the question of how many dwarfs there are in the city now.

What are the Wrocław dwarfs, and are they the same as gnomes?

Wrocław’s dwarfs are small urban figurines, most of them made of bronze, placed on pavements and squares, outside buildings and occasionally indoors. Many have their own name, character and connection to the place where they are located.

In Polish, they are called wrocławskie krasnale: krasnal means one dwarf, while krasnale is the plural. English-language sources use both “Wrocław dwarfs” and “Wrocław gnomes”. Although dwarfs and gnomes can be different creatures in folklore or fantasy, there is no such distinction in Wrocław: both names refer to the same city figurines.

The plural forms “dwarfs” and “dwarves” are both correct in English. Local English-language guides commonly use “Wrocław dwarfs”, so that is the form used throughout this article.

How many dwarfs are there in Wrocław? The key figures

Number	What it means
1,018	Dwarfs recorded on the current list as still existing in Wrocław
1,069	All entries on the main list, including figures that are no longer present
51	Dwarfs known to have disappeared, been removed or ceased to exist
29	Figures among the 1,018 whose accessibility or condition requires an explanation

The main answer is therefore 1,018 dwarfs. The figure 1,069 describes the size of the entire main list, not the number of figures that still exist in the city.

Why does the main list contain 1,069 entries?

When a dwarf disappears, its entry is not deleted from the register. This preserves information about figures that have been stolen, removed, moved to an unknown location or lost when the business or venue associated with them closed. There are currently 51 such entries.

The calculation is straightforward:

1,069 entries on the main list − 51 absent figures = 1,018 dwarfs in Wrocław.

This is why taking the last number on the list would produce a misleading result: it would include dwarfs already known to be gone.

Can visitors see all 1,018 dwarfs?

No. Twenty-nine of the 1,018 dwarfs come with additional information about their location, condition or accessibility. Some are on private property or in private collections, and others can only be viewed with the owner’s permission. Individual figures may also be under restoration, damaged, displayed seasonally or not yet installed in a permanent location.

In other words, 1,018 is the number of existing dwarfs according to the current register, not the number of figures that can be seen in public at any given moment. The register should not be read as confirmation that every location was inspected on the same day.

How many Wrocław dwarf emigrants are there?

Some dwarfs associated with Wrocław are located outside the city: elsewhere in Poland, in other countries and in the German town of Hitzacker. The register describes them as “emigrants” and “travellers”. They remain part of the wider Wrocław dwarf family, but they are not included in the city total of 1,018.

Group	All entries	Still existing
Dwarfs elsewhere in Poland	117	114
Dwarfs abroad, excluding Hitzacker	44	44
Dwarfs in Hitzacker, Germany	59	57
Total	220	215

The register contains 220 entries for dwarf emigrants and travellers. Three figures in Poland are recorded as no longer present, while two in Hitzacker were stolen. This leaves 215 existing Wrocław-related dwarfs outside the city.

Why is 1,460 not the number of dwarfs in Wrocław?

The full document contains 1,460 numbered records. In addition to the 1,069 entries on the main list, this total includes 101 records in the “Other” section, 16 independent OFF dwarf projects, 9 other projects, 45 dwarfs listed as being searched for, and 220 dwarf emigrants and travellers.

Therefore, 1,460 is the number of records across every section of the document, not the number of existing dwarfs in Wrocław. It combines figures outside the city, missing objects, dwarfs being searched for and non-standard projects.

How many dwarfs are there in Wrocław? The final answer

• 1,018 — existing dwarfs in Wrocław according to the current register;
• 1,069 — all entries on the main list, including 51 absent figures;
• 215 — existing dwarf emigrants and travellers outside Wrocław;
• 1,460 — every numbered record in the document, not the number of dwarfs in the city.

Final answer: as of 26 July 2026, there are 1,018 dwarfs in Wrocław.

Data source and counting method

The calculation is based on the 45-page document “Lista Wrocławskich Krasnali według Elżbiety Dudek”, updated on 26 July 2026. This detailed register is maintained by Elżbieta Dudek, also known as Elcia.

We did not copy a single ready-made total from the document. Every entry on the main list was checked, the 51 absent figures were excluded, and the dwarf emigrants, travellers and Hitzacker figures were counted separately.

This article deals only with the current number. Maps, walking routes and further information can be found in our separate Wrocław Dwarfs guide.

Frequently asked questions

How many dwarfs are there in Wrocław now?

As of 26 July 2026, there are 1,018 existing dwarfs in Wrocław. The main list contains 1,069 entries, but 51 of the figures are known to be gone.

Are Wrocław dwarfs and Wrocław gnomes the same thing?

Yes. Both English terms refer to the Polish wrocławskie krasnale. They are not separate categories and should not be counted twice.

Should it be “dwarfs” or “dwarves”?

Both plural forms are correct. “Wrocław dwarfs” is commonly used by local English-language tourism sources, so this article uses that form consistently.

Why are there 1,069 entries on the main list?

The register keeps historical entries for dwarfs that have disappeared, been removed or ceased to exist. There are 51 such entries, leaving a current total of 1,018.

Can all 1,018 dwarfs be seen in public?

No. Twenty-nine figures have additional notes: some are on private property, under restoration, damaged, displayed seasonally or not yet installed.

How many Wrocław dwarfs are located outside the city?

The register contains 220 entries for dwarf emigrants and travellers. Five are absent or were stolen, so 215 are counted as still existing.

Is 1,460 the total number of dwarfs in Wrocław?

No. It is the sum of all numbered records in every section of the document, including missing figures, dwarfs listed as being searched for, independent projects and dwarfs outside the city.