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Rapids · Imatra, South Karelia
Imatrankoski
Rocky riverbed of the Vuoksi and riverside park in Imatra, with scheduled water releases.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Imatrankoski
Imatrankoski is the rapids section of the Vuoksi River that put Imatra on the tourist map. The rocky channel can be viewed from the banks and nearby crossings. The area includes Kruununpuisto park, where the ground bears marks of water action on the rock.
The landscape changes with the operation of the sluices. Outside scheduled releases, parts of the riverbed may be exposed without the flow seen in spectacle photographs. Therefore, the interest of the visit also lies in the shape of the channel, the rocks and the park paths, not only in moving water.
Check the release schedule if that is the purpose of your trip; releases typically have a specific calendar between June and August, plus occasional single events. Do not automatically assume that a visit on any given day will show the rapids in full. Allow time for the riverside walks.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours, depending on the river schedule.
Best time
During daytime; observing the flow depends on the release calendar.
How to get there
Go to the central Imatrankoski area and continue on foot along the riverside paths.
Tip
Check the flow schedule before picking the day, rather than relying on a publicity photo.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Imatrankoski
Does the water flow strongly in Imatrankoski all the time?
No. The flow in the tourist riverbed depends on scheduled releases.
What to see when there is no release?
The rocky channel and the paths of Kruununpuisto Park still make up the landscape.
In which months is there usually a summer schedule?
The releases usually have a schedule between June and August; check the specific days and any additional occasions.