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yumyum Says: In winter you can view the contrast to when everything is under snow. Some of the walks downstream from the dam cannot be used as they are way too slippery and dangerous.
yumyum Says: Opposite the State Hotel you find a museum. It's about the the army and used to be an Army barrack.
yumyum Says: Valtionhotelli or the State Hotel was built by the Finnish senate from 1901-1903 after previous hotels were burnt down because they were wooden. The hotel designed by Usko Nystroem is one of the best examples of the turn of the century architecture.
yumyum Says: There are several power stations in Imatra which use water power. It's quite amazing watching the fast running water.On the 3rd picture is the "runner wheel" of a turbine that was in use from 1.4.1936 until 5.11.1989. You can see this wheel just by the power station with...
Natalya2006 Says: Swimming poolTurkish BathsSauna
Zirpsis Says: This is Imatran Impi or Maiden of Imatra
Zirpsis Says: The old rapids water flow is heavily regulated and there is a big power plant so usually the old rapids is dry. However, go see the rapids when they are letting water through. This happens regularly in the summer and it's a popular tourist attraction. It's a great sight.
yumyum Says: along the river. There are some nice paths. It's really the nature that is the main attraction in Imatra.
2 Reviews and 27 Opinions I could never afford to stay in Valtionhotelli but a few years ago my colleagues and I were invited...
LinnaSali restaurant: In a cellar
Sininen Says: I liked the cellar like atmosphere of this restaurant. There were candles everywhere which gave nice warm feeling. I don't remember anymore what we had for dinner here, but the dessert was icecream with berries of the season and the plates had candles on as the waitresses...
yumyum Says: It's actually best to travel to Imatra by car if you want to explore the area. Even Imatra itself is so stretched out that you'd be happy to have wheels.Imatra is not so far from Russia as you can see from the various signposts.
yumyum Says: By bus:You can take a bus from Helsinki all the way to Imatra. The fastest connection is 4 hours 40 min. but usually it takes around 5 hours and quarter.By train:From Helsinki it takes between 2,5 and 3 hours. The train is more expensive than the bus.
Tori (Farmer's Market): Fresh Produce and Fish
titan1 Says: Outside central location, everything is fresh and tastes fantastic. Tuesdays at 0800 local time. Fresh peas, fish, strawberries, you name it. Beans compared to American supermarkets.
yumyum Says: Every year there is a jazz festival in Imatra. There are also some stands that sell liqurish and other things and of course there are food stands with a whole variety for different tastes as well as outdoor cafes.
yumyum Says: There are some places near the river where one ought to be careful when climbing around!
yumyum Says: In summer you don't want to travel without it or else take something with you that takes off the itch if you get bitten.
yumyum Says: If you have a car then you can drive to one of the water locks and watch the ships changing water levels. There are lots of small fright ships to be seen.
yumyum Says: Kylpyla Spa is actually a hotel complex with a stylish restaurant, a self-service café with yummy ice cream and a spa area.We visited the spa which cost Euro 13.00 per Person in March 2008. The spa area is in a nice setting and it was packed with Russians on the weekend. So...
yumyum Says: I was amazed at the map machine which gives you a free map of the Imatra and surroundings. It sits on the main drag in the center.Update winter 2008:Those map machines are closed for the winter.
multi Says: It's a great idea to put several boxes with free maps. It helped us very much.
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Outside central location, everything is fresh and tastes fantastic. Tuesdays at 0800 local time. Fresh peas, fish, strawberries, you name it. Beans compared...
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Q: Hi, Am flying out to see my son in Imatra. I fly into Helsinki airport but have no idea which is the best form of transport to...
A: Its easy, just take the train, it is less then 3 hours.
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I first got to Imatra thanks to Risto, who took VTers vitochka, Amala and myself there in July 2005. I only found out after several hours that Risto is also a VT member. My second visit in March 2008...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Imatra. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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Imatra is a town near Russian custom. Think it's a good idea for Finnish to buy cheap food in Russian shops. 10kms and you are already in Svetogorsk, Russia! :)
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Imatra Rapids was arised about 5000 years ago. In 1929 the dam was built and now one can admire the stream in summer during special starts.
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