Imatra is a new city on the Finnish-Russian border. Water covers over 1/3 of its surface. There is the largest hydroelectric power plant in Finland and a large park with picturesque water cascades.
The city was founded after World War II and is developing primarily as an industrial center and center of new technologies. Among its attractions is the Veterans Museum and the Virta Cultural Center, which also houses the Imatra Art Museum.
The river Vuoksi flows through the city, which breaks here through the belt of rocky Salpausselkä hills. At the gorge, there are Imatrankoski Waterfalls, consisting of rapids with a total height of almost 20 m. The Imatra hydroelectric power plant was built on the thresholds, which are the main attraction of Imatra. The riverside area is covered with a park with numerous walking paths, viewpoints and recreational areas. A very attractive place for walks is the rocky ridge of the Kruununpuisto overlooking the river.
