Imatra first snow skiing track opens 17.10.2024!

In the initial phase, the track will open with a length of 2,3 kilometers.

The First Snow Ski Track located in Ukonniemi, Imatra, offers high-quality skiing conditions even before the actual skiing season begins. The track profile includes varied terrain, steep climbs, and fast descents, creating excellent training conditions for skiers of all levels.

The track is lit daily from 6 AM to 10 PM. The starting point, parking areas, and customer service can be found near the Ukonniemi Arena. Note: The loop behind the biathlon stadium is not yet illuminated.

You can find the First Snow Ski Track at Ottelukatu 11, 55420 Imatra.

Current news / Upcoming events:

FIS Imatra Spa Ski Races / WC Davos Observation (Sprint F and 20 km C) December 7-8, 2024 - Track partially closed.

Baltic Biathlon Cup December 14-15, 2024 - Track partially closed.

FIS General Category Finnish Championships / Finnish Cup / WC Les Rousses Observation (20 km C) / WC Falun Observation (10 km C) January 10-12, 2025 - Track partially closed.

 

Ukonniemi testing center

Ukonniemi testing center offers services just nearby the skiing track.  You can test your explosive strenght, strenght output, speed and agility, endurance and body composition.  A direct endurance test is performed by measuring respiratory gases using K5 analyzer.

To testing center

Ski all year round

The Ukonniemi area offer high-quality facilities for skiing all year round. The 3,5 km roller skiing track has been praised as the best of Finland. Lake Saimaa Roller Ski Maraton will be organised 3.-4.9.2022 at Ukonniemi area which is part of the Visma Ski Classic Challenger serie.

To roller skiing

Ukonniemi

The Ukonniemi area in Imatra is a perfect setting for an active holiday.  The services of the Imatra city centre are a little more than five kilometres away from Ukonniemi and Ukonniemi is only a two-hour train ride away from Helsinki.

Ukonniemi info

Accommodation

Nearby the first snow track there are various possibilities for accommodation and few of those are located just along the first snow ski tracks.

 

Accommodation info