Imatra First Snow Track

The Imatra First Snow Ski Track in Ukonniemi has a total length of 4.2 kilometres and opens in stages at the beginning of the season, depending on weather conditions. The varied terrain, climbs, fast descents and several turning points allow training sessions of different lengths and levels of difficulty. Around 2.5 kilometres of the track run on FIS-homologated race courses, providing international-standard conditions for both training and competitions. View the FIS homologation certificate here.

The First Snow Track opens in stages

The Imatra First Snow Track opens in stages as weather conditions allow. For the 2026 season, the first 2.3-kilometre section opened on 14 October, with the track gradually extending to its full length of 4.2 kilometres later in the autumn.

Stage 1 – 2.3 km
Opened on 14 October 2026. The track starts at Ukonniemi Stadium, heads towards the ice arena and climbs from the stadium towards "Coach hill".

Stage 2 – 1.1 km
An additional loop continuing from coach hill is scheduled to open in late November, weather permitting.

Stage 3 – 0.8 km
The hairpin loop next to the stadium is scheduled to open at the end of November, ahead of the December competitions, weather permitting.

The Imatra First Snow Track starts at Ukonniemi Stadium. The track is illuminated daily from 6 am to 10 pm. Parking, customer service and changing rooms are available at Ukonniemi Arena.