Imatra First Snow Ski Track

The Imatra First Snow Track is open!

Located in Ukonniemi, Imatra, the First Snow Track offers high-quality cross-country skiing and biathlon conditions well before the natural snow season begins. The varied course profile includes climbs, fast descents and changing terrain, providing excellent training conditions for both recreational and competitive skiers.

The track is illuminated daily from 6 am to 10 pm. The starting point, parking and customer service are located at Ukonniemi Arena.

Address: Ottelukatu 11, 55420 Imatra

Latest News from the Imatra First Snow Track

Find the latest news from the Imatra First Snow Track, including updates on track conditions and the progress of the season, as well as upcoming cross-country skiing and biathlon events in Ukonniemi.

Buy your ski pass

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Buy ski passes online

Buy your ski pass for the Imatra First Snow Track easily online. The online shop offers day passes, season passes and group passes, so you can arrange everything in advance before your day on the track.
Ensilumenladun hiihtopassi: Musta lumisateinen tausta, maastohiihtäjän ja ampumahiihtäjän ikonit oranssin ympyrän sisällä.

Ski Pass Prices and Where to Buy

See the current ski pass prices for the Imatra First Snow Track and choose the pass that suits you best. You can buy ski passes online or at our sales points.

Services for Skiers

The services at the Imatra First Snow Track make your skiing day run smoothly, from arrival and training to ski maintenance. At the Ukonniemi Sports Area, all key services are located close to the track, including customer service, ski waxing cabins, ski servicing, a 30-lane shooting range, parking and the track starting area.

With everything within easy walking distance, you can spend more time skiing, training and recovering. This makes the Imatra First Snow Track an excellent choice for recreational and competitive cross-country skiers as well as training camps.

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Explore the Track

The varied course profile of the Imatra First Snow Ski Track is suitable for both competitive and recreational cross-country skiers. The starting area is located at Ukonniemi Stadium (Ottelukatu 11, Imatra), with direct access to the track.
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Customer service

Saimaa Sport is the official customer service point for the Imatra First Snow Track, located at Ukonniemi Arena. Here you can buy ski passes and equipment and access ski servicing, all in one place.
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Wax cabins and maintenance services

The ski waxing cabins at Ukonniemi Stadium provide high-quality facilities for ski maintenance. Saimaa Sport, located next to the Imatra First Snow Track, offers ski maintenance products and tools as well as grinding and waxing services.
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Shooting range

The 30-lane shooting range at Ukonniemi Stadium offers excellent year-round training conditions for biathletes. Located next to the Imatra First Snow Track, the range makes it easy to combine shooting and skiing in the same training session.

Training Camps at the Imatra First Snow Ski Track

Ukonniemi in Imatra is one of Finland’s leading destinations for early-season cross-country skiing and biathlon training camps. The First Snow Track, biathlon facilities, a wide range of accommodation, relaxing spa facilities and essential services for athletes are all located within the same area. Gyms, ski maintenance facilities and additional training areas are within walking distance, making training straightforward and efficient.

For teams and athletes travelling from southern and central Finland, Imatra also offers a clear advantage: shorter travel times can save up to a full training day compared with travelling to early-season snow destinations in northern Finland.

Kaksi kanadalaista hiihtäjää hiihtämässä Ukonniemen ensilumenladulla Imatralla

Training Camps

Planning a cross-country skiing or biathlon training camp? The Imatra First Snow Track offers excellent conditions for a successful training camp and has established itself as a popular training destination for sports clubs and national teams.
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Performance testing

At the performance testing, athletes can assess their physical performance with expert support right next to the Imatra First Snow Track. Testing is available for areas including maximal oxygen uptake, speed, endurance and body composition.
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Ukonrauha area

The Ukonrauha Activity and Leisure Area offers activities, experiences and relaxation alongside a training camp or day on the ski track. Surrounded by the nature of Lake Saimaa, you can combine exercise, recovery and leisure during the same visit.
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Majoitus ja ruokailut

Stay close to the Imatra First Snow Track and get to the ski track with ease. The Ukonniemi area offers a wide range of accommodation options and restaurants for individual skiers, families and training groups.
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Things to Do in Imatra

Beyond the First Snow Ski Track, Imatra offers restaurants, attractions, nature experiences and things to do throughout the year. Explore our tips and make the most of your visit.

Frequently asked questions

The Imatra First Snow Track is located in Ukonniemi, Imatra, Finland. The track starts at Ukonniemi Stadium, with parking, customer service and changing rooms available nearby at Ukonniemi Arena.

The full length of the Imatra First Snow Track is 4.2 kilometres. The track opens in stages during the autumn, depending on weather conditions. At the beginning of the season, the first section is 2.3 kilometres long.

The Imatra First Snow Track opens every October, well before the official start of the competition season. The track opens in stages, depending on weather conditions.

You can buy a ski pass from the Imatra First Snow Track online shop or from the sales points at Saimaa Sport and Imatran Kylpylä.

In addition to the Imatra First Snow Track, Ukonniemi offers customer service, changing rooms, ski servicing, ski waxing cabins and a 30-lane shooting range.