Czech shoppers save on strawberries in Polish border town

On Saturday 6 June 2026, Czech families travelled to the Polish border town of Kudowa‑Zdrój to buy fresh strawberries. Vendors offered the fruit at around 85 CZK (≈16 PLN) per kilogram, roughly 55 CZK cheaper than the typical Czech price of about 140 CZK per kilogram. Shoppers reported purchasing six kilograms for personal use and noted the fruit’s large size, sweetness, and suitability for jam making. Additional costs included a refundable basket fee of about 15 CZK, though customers could bring their own containers. Prices were displayed on signs along the main road near the border crossing, and sales continued throughout the day.

The price advantage attracted many buyers from the Czech side, who calculated savings of up to half the usual cost. Sellers warned that strawberry quality could vary with weather conditions, but the current harvest was described as excellent. The cross‑border purchase highlights a short‑term consumer opportunity for cheaper fruit in the region.