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The Top 15 Attractions around the Vuoksi

There are plenty of places to see and visit around the Vuoksi. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Vuoksi is a region where 15

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Koskisilta Bridge over Imatrankoski Rapids

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When the first small drop of water falls over the edge of the dam, its foaming journey towards more spacious waters, towards the great lake of Ladoga begins. It first …

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Imatrankoski Rapids

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Imatrankoski is one of Finland’s most famous rapids and a highlight of any visit to Imatra. The dam-controlled rapids are usually opened in summer for scheduled shows, drawing crowds to …

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Cycle Path Along the Vuoksi River

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This cycle path runs along the 162-kilometre-long Vuoski River. The source of the river is in Lake Saimma and it flows through south-eastern Finland, ending in Lake Ladoga in north-western Russia.

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Imatra Pedestrian Street

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A small pedestrian are with plenty of shops and restaurants

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Inkerinaukio Pool 3D Art

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Seen from the Valtionhotelli, the work of art opens up as a rapids landscape with rock holes and running water.

Looking towards the end of the Kuohu restaurant from the pool, a norpa is paddling in the water.

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Imatran Valtionhotelli

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A unique castle-style hotel offering a wide range of services in the beautiful Imatra countryside and in a prime city location, right next to the Imatrankoski Rapids.

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3D Rapids Mural at Imatra Fountain

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even with photo points for the best shot

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Lower Pavilion (Alapaviljonki), View of Imatrankoski Rapids

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Good view of the Imatra rapids from the lower pavilion.

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Karjalantie Bike Path

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separate bike/ped path running alongside the former (and partly current) route 6, safer and much easier to navigate than the streets of Vuoksenniska, fairly flat, okay asphalt with the usual flaws

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Dry-suit floating on the Vuoksi river in Imatra

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Equipped with a waterproof dry suit, in which you look like a red astronaut, you can float down the river here. It's so relaxing, in fact, that I would have …

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The Top 15 Attractions around the Vuoksi

Koskisilta Bridge over Imatrankoski Rapids

Imatrankoski Rapids

Cycle Path Along the Vuoksi River

Imatra Pedestrian Street

Inkerinaukio Pool 3D Art

Imatran Valtionhotelli

3D Rapids Mural at Imatra Fountain

Lower Pavilion (Alapaviljonki), View of Imatrankoski Rapids

Karjalantie Bike Path

Dry-suit floating on the Vuoksi river in Imatra

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