Jyrkänkoski memorial – Winter War Tour

The Jyrkänkoski memorial was erected on the site where Detached Battalion 14 together with the 3rd Battalion of Brigade Vuokko (3rd/Inf Regt 25) stopped the advance of the Red Army’s 54th Mountain Division.

The memorial was designed by teacher Yrjö Vuorio. It was erected by Kuhmon Reserviläiset ry on 7 August 1960. The memorial is a locally sourced stone from an anti-tank obstacle set on a base. The stone has a plaque with text that means the following: ‘This is where the enemy’s advance stopped on 7 December 1939.’

The site is very easily accessible. There is a car park next to the site. There is also plenty of room for a bus.