Make Imatra Your Home

Imatra invests strongly in the wellbeing of children and young people. The city has built three new school campuses with modern learning environments, which also host parts of early childhood education services. Thanks to a comprehensive education offering, learning pathways continue smoothly from upper secondary level all the way to higher education, including Imatra Upper Secondary School, South Karelia IB Upper Secondary School, Joutsenon opisto, STEP Education, Sampo Vocational College, LAB University of Applied Sciences, and LUT University. In addition, Virta opisto and the South Karelia Summer University provide opportunities for lifelong learning, personal development, and leisure studies.

In Imatra, you live more spaciously, and affordably. Whether you choose a rental home, a national landscape view from your own doorstep, or build your dream house in a new residential area, Imatra has options. The renewed Ivonranta area blends history and modern living, as the area’s historic stone buildings are restored and new homes rise along the scenic Vuoksi River. Plots are available all across Imatra - your perfect home might be easier to find than you think.

In Imatra, opportunities for work and entrepreneurship are both diverse and within reach. The city thrives on industry, tourism, and the joyful spirit of Karelia. Major employers include Stora Enso, Ovako, the Finnish Border Guard, and the City of Imatra. Entrepreneurs are supported by Imatran Seudun Kehitysyhtiö, which offers free and expert business services for both new and established companies. These services cover the entire region: Imatra, Ruokolahti, and Rautjärvi. Here, ideas find growing ground, and everyday life just works.

The Imatra region offers a wide range of sports and activity opportunities. Explore the Ukonrauha area, where you'll find an extensive selection of things to do and excellent facilities for enjoying various sports. Imatra’s cultural scene is equally vibrant – the local city theatre, rotating exhibitions, active event organizers, and cultural communities bring memorable experiences every day of the year.