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Wrocław Old Town: An Attractive Location For Retail and Services
Wrocław Old Town: An Attractive Location For Retail and Services
6 WROCŁAW –
A CITY FOR BUSINESS
WROCŁAW – A CITY OF CULTURE,
HISTORY AND ENTERTAINMENT 8
TRADE TRADITIONS
IN THE OLD TOWN 10
GETTING TO AND AROUND
14 RETAIL POTENTIAL
OF THE OLD TOWN
HIGH STREET
16 OVERVIEW
EFFECTIVE
17 ACTION
RESIDENTS’ AND TOURISTS’
18 VIEWS ON THE OLD TOWN
STRONG POINTS 19
OF THE OLD TOWN
Wrocław –
key statistics
2 50%
inhabitants aged
4.1%
unemployment
PLN 4,130
average monthly
3 40 years old or younger rate gross salary
34 thousand
number of graduates
130 thousand 24
number of students higher education
institutions (public
and private)
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photo: Port Lotniczy Wrocław S.A.
PORT LOTNICZY WROCŁAW
500 km
Gdańsk
390 km
Szczecin
350 km Poznań Modlin
Berlin
174 km
Warsaw
270 km 350 km
Dresden
WROCŁAW
Kraków
Katowice
Prague
192 km 267 km
280 km
Bratislava
Vienna 400 km
400 km
2nd
in terms of the
3rd
largest modern
number of foreign office market
investments
Investment
drives development Vibrant office market
6 Wrocław is the second largest destination in Poland in terms Wrocław ranks third in Poland in terms of the amount of mod-
—— music
e.g.: Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival
(celebrating its 50th year in 2015),
Jazz on the Odra, Musica Polonica
Nova, Summer Opera Festival
and Ethno Jazz Festival;
—— film
e.g.: Planete+ Doc Film Festival,
T-Mobile New Horizons
International Film Festival,
American Film Festival;
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e.g.: Stage Songs Review,
Poland and abroad; the vibrant old town functions all year WROCEK International
round. Cultural institutions such as the Wrocław Opera, Comedy Festival, Film
Aula Leopoldina, the National Museum, the City Museum of Acting Festival, International
Wrocław, the Racławice Panorama, the Centennial Hall, and Festival of Puppetry Schools,
the National Forum of Music make for attractive tourist desti- International Festival of Street
nations due to their unique architecture, exhibitions and other Art BuskerBus, International
tourist activities. Theatre Festival Dialog-
Wrocław, STREAM International
According to data provided by the Central Statistical Office
Mime and Dance Festival;
of Poland, 800 thousand tourists stayed in Wrocław in 2013,
250 thousand of whom were foreigners, mostly hailing from —— art
Germany. Overall, there were almost 1.4 million overnight e.g.: WRO International
stays by non-inhabitants in 2013. Furthermore, Wrocław at- Media Art Biennale.
tracts a large number of day-trippers, either passing through
or on holiday in the area.
A stroll through the Old Town and its marketplace is an es-
sential part of any tourist’s visit to the city.
Trade traditions 5
in the Old Town
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Wrocław’s Market Square is one of the largest Old Town
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squares in Europe; it has served as a busy and vibrant
marketplace since the Middle Ages. This age-old tradition is
being upheld by the various shopping centres and retailers
located around the pedestrian areas in the Old Town, i.e.
the Market Square, Solny Square, ul. Świdnicka, ul. Oławska,
STRZEGOMSKA
ul. Kuźnicza, ul. Szewska and ul. Ruska. Many national and
international brands have clearly appreciated the location in
the tourist heart of the city with the following having a presence
there: H&M, Marks & Spencer, MM Studio (e.g. MaxMara,
Marella, PennyBlack), Escada, Diesel, Lavard & Bialcon, Aryton,
Vans, Rosenthal, Kartell, Super-Pharm, Rossmann, Hebe,
Empik, Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Nespresso, McDonald’s,
Burger King, Sphinx.
10 Old department stores have been rejuvenated by investors
11 who appreciated their excellent locations in the tourist and
business core of the city. Refurbished department stores are
important points on the map of the city centre, containing
both retail and office space (e.g. Kameleon). A case in point is
Wertheim, a pre-war department store that has been trans-
formed—after undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment
program—into a prestigious shopping centre housing luxury
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brands. However, there are still assets whose potential has yet
to be fulfilled, for example the Feniks department store and
Podwale shopping centre, both of which are located in the SK A
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KRUCZA
MARKS & SPENCER, ul. Oławska
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Getting to
and around
the Old Town
The Old Town in Wrocław is the cultural, business
and tourist heart of the city, a must-see for any visitor.
The highly developed and efficient public transportation
system grants easy access to the Old Town.
12 Due to four large transport nodes served by trams and buses, Located in Dominikański Square, only about 400 m from
13 the Old Town is frequented by locals who carry out many of
their daily activities here: work, shopping, going to the thea-
the Market Square, is an important transportation hub for
over a dozen tram and bus lines (including suburban buses).
tre, opera or cinema, or a simple walk or coffee with friends. The close proximity of the main railway station provides easy
The closest tram stop to the Old Town—at the intersection access to the Old Town for train passengers.
of ul. Oławska and ul. Szewska—is just 100 m away. Travelling
Drivers can leave their cars in about 1,500 designated parking
from Wrocław’s densely populated residential areas, located
spaces. In addition, almost 3,000 spaces are available in multi-
on the fringe of the city, takes no longer than 20 minutes.
storey car parks.
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The latest trends in shopping behaviours and free-time activi- Following the example of the more developed retail markets
ties strongly suggest that high streets, due to their unparalleled of Western Europe, Wrocław’s authorities are constantly aim-
atmosphere, are playing an increasingly important role in ur- ing at changing and improving the image of the city centre. The
ban and social space. Consumers no longer adopt a traditional City is taking action to provide attractions for tourists and resi-
approach to shopping, but expect a more varied experience, dents, and as a result make the zone more vibrant thanks to
including the possibility of spending time in unique surround- the growing number of consumers visiting it. Whole families are
ings or meeting friends for dinner and shopping. The Old Town, drawn to the city centre by popular commercial and entertain-
which offers a wide range of different experiences, perfectly ment events, such as the Christmas and St. John’s fairs or the
meets those expectations. Western European cities have re- Świdnicka Street Festival.
cently seen a revival of high streets, with local authorities sup-
porting the development of city centres and restoring their im-
portance for local communities.
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15 400 600 thousand
m2
shop units in of commercial
the Old Town space in the Old Town
13%
restaurants
financial services,
8%
banks
5%
home accessories,
10% fashion
jewellery,
art galleries
As the landlord of several well-located commercial units in the The fashion & accessories retailers prefer ul. Oławska and
city centre, the City has adopted a strategic approach to shaping ul. Świdnicka: it is here that H&M and Marks & Spencer, well-
the character of the central shopping zone by organising tenders known international brands, chose to open their flagship shops.
targeted at selected retail categories. This area is also popular with health & beauty outlets, including
popular chains such as Rossmann, Hebe, and Super-Pharm.
Around 400 shops are located in the Old Town at ground level.
They take up almost 60,000 sq m of retail space, which is com- Traditionally, the Old Town has housed art galleries and jewel-
parable to a large shopping centre with a strong critical mass. lery shops. These retailers prefer areas with the highest expo-
sure to tourists, especially the Market Square and ul. Świdnicka.
Over 100 varied catering facilities (restaurants, cafés, pubs,
pastry and ice cream shops) operate in the Old Town district; Visitors to the Old Town complain about the noticeable lack
they are popular among tourists and business visitors, as well as of fashion brands. Customers would be happy to shop here
among Wrocław’s residents. The Market Square and the neigh- instead of other locations, which lack its exceptional ambience.
bouring Solny Square are prime locations for restaurateurs and
Flagship shops of well-known international brands located in
other food-oriented businesses, offering various cuisines in all
ul. Świdnicka and ul. Oławska fit well into the atmosphere of the
price ranges. The flower market on Solny Square is popular
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and discount stores; health & beauty retail chains (Rossmann, reported an average vacancy rate of over 6%.
Super-Pharm, Hebe). The fashion industry is represented by
two large flag-ship stores of well-known international brands
(H&M and Marks & Spencer) and several smaller national and High investor activity
local operators. in the Old Town
Old Town commercial units are popular among investors and
retail & service operators. At the time of conducting a market
SIZE STRUCTURE (m2) potential analysis at the end of 2014, about a dozen premises
were undergoing refurbishment works as they were being
up to 50 22% prepared for new tenants.
51-100 23% Renovated historical buildings provide best-in-class retail
101-150 19% & service space for tenants looking for prestigious premises in
prominent central locations.
151-200 12%
201-300 10%
301-500 7%
501-1,000 2%
1,001-2,000 1%
Effective
action
The City is active in its work to revitalise areas with a high Another important initiative by the City is the rebuilding of
potential for development but have so far been neglected. the pedestrian crossing at the intersection of ul. Świdnicka and
Thanks to the local authorities’ strong commitment and the ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego
support of European funds it has been possible to breathe
In the past, Bar Barbara, located at this intersection, used to be
new life into the Nadodrze district. The area was rejuvenated
an iconic meeting spot. Now, after a thorough refurbishment,
thanks to the renovation of tenement buildings and parks, new
it has another chance to thrive, thanks to the exhibitions, de-
playgrounds, and refurbished commercial units, which are now
bates, concerts, workshops, and meetings with artists that are
home to art galleries, artists’ studios, young designers’ shops,
to be organised there. Tired passers-by will be able to relax
and hip cafés. In a refurbished 19th century former laundry
for a minute or two in the café/bookshop, or on a shaded
and dye-works building you can now find a one-of-a-kind arts
bench in the square in front of the building.
& crafts centre called Krzywy Komin. A renovated merchant
arcade in Psie Pole is now home to several local retailers. Teatralny Square is gaining its own unique character. The monu-
mental Wrocław Opera and Monopol hotel already inspire the
As the landlord of several well-located commercial units in the
admiration of passers-by. Now, thanks to the refurbishment
city centre, the City has adopted a strategic approach to shap-
works carried out on other historical buildings (the former de-
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priced, and with original menus.
The area of the Market Square is frequented by tourists from
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Strong points
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Interior design
Contact
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