Jääkäripatsas, Bronze military memorial statue in Vaasa, Finland.
The Jääkäripatsas statue rises 5.1 meters in height, featuring a soldier figure cast in bronze mounted upon a solid granite base from Helsinki.
Unveiled in 1958 by President Urho Kekkonen, this monument honors Finnish Jaeger troops who trained in Germany before returning to fight in World War I.
The statue serves as a central gathering point during National Veterans' Day celebrations on April 27th, connecting current generations with Finnish military heritage.
Visitors can reach the statue via multiple public transportation routes, with Vaasa Airport located 15 kilometers from the memorial site.
Local bookstore owner Jorma Honkaniemi from Ähtäri modeled for the statue, which former Jaeger captain Lauri Leppänen created through public fundraising efforts.
Location: Vaasa
Inception: 1958
Creator: Lauri Leppänen
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 63.09306,21.60361
Latest update: April 2, 2025 23:18
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