Imatra

Imatra is a border city in southeastern Finland situated about seven kilometers from Russia, with the Vuoksi River and Lake Saimaa shaping its landscape. The town developed around these waterways, which remain central to its geography and character.

Imatra formed in 1948 when three separate territories merged into a single municipality. Since then, it has grown as an important center in Finland's border region.

The Culture House Virta hosts regular concerts, art exhibitions, and community events that reflect local creative life. You can experience how residents gather here to share performances and connect with contemporary art.

The main railway station connects the town to major Finnish cities and provides transport links beyond the border. Reaching the place and moving around the region from here is straightforward for visitors.

The Church of the Three Crosses, built between 1955 and 1958, showcases the modernist architecture of Alvar Aalto. The building represents an uncommon example of religious architecture from that period in this border area.

Location: South Karelia

Inception: 1948

Reference: 153

Shares border with: Lappeenranta, Ruokolahti

Website: https://imatra.fi

GPS coordinates: 61.19593,28.77666

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:18