Schusterjunge von Weißenfels

The Schusterjunge von Weißenfels stands 1.40 meters tall on a pedestal inscribed with 'Weil's mich freut' in the city park.

Created by sculptor Paul Jukoff in 1905, the statue was commissioned by a baby carriage manufacturer from Zeitz and later replicated for Weißenfels.

The statue represents a young shoemaker, reflecting the traditional craftsmanship heritage of Weißenfels and its connection to footwear manufacturing.

Visitors can access the bronze figure through multiple pathways in the Stadtpark, which connects different parts of the city.

During World War II, an unknown resident saved the statue from metal confiscation by hiding it in a monastery cellar or burying it in Leißling Forest.

Location: Weißenfels

Creator: Paul Jukoff

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 51.19862,11.96883

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:07