South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland

Places to visit near Imatra

Imatra is a town in South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland, home to about 29,615 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 62 beaches & coast, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Church of St. Nicholas (5 km), Church of the Three Crosses (11 km) and Mietinsaari (14 km).

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Imatra, South Karelia
Imatra, South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Imatra at a glance

Location
South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland
Population
about 29,615
Coordinates
61.1718° N, 28.7524° E
Places within 50 km
160 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Imatra

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Imatra: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Imatra, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Imatra

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Imatra. The closest is Saimaa Gardens (HC Saimaa) (5 km); the best-known is Ясное озеро (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Imatra

62 beaches & coast within 100 km of Imatra. The closest is Mustalahti (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Imatra

23 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Imatra. The closest is Lammassaari (6 km); the best-known is Mietinsaari (14 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Mietinsaari · river spot · South Karelia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Härskiänsaari · river spot · South Karelia · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Lammassaari · river spot · South Karelia · ~6 km
  • Malonkenkä · river spot · South Karelia · ~8 km
  • Vuoksi · river spot · South Karelia · ~10 km
  • Oritsaari · river spot · South Karelia · ~11 km

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Forts & heritage near Imatra

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Imatra. The closest is Valssikoneisto (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Imatra

18 churches within 100 km of Imatra. The closest is Imatran Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km); the best-known is Church of St. Nicholas (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Imatra

16 museums within 100 km of Imatra. The closest is Imatra Town Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Imatra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Imatra
  2. 5 km Church of St. Nicholas · church, South Karelia
  3. 6 km Church of the Three Crosses · church, South Karelia
  4. 21 km Ясное озеро · lake, Vyborgsky
  5. 32 km Joutsenon Kirkko · church, South Karelia
  6. 16 km Mietinsaari · river spot, South Karelia
  7. 14 km Back to Imatra

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How to reach Imatra

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    Within 15 km of Imatra

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Imatra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3063Saimaa Gardens (HC Saimaa) (5 km)
    Beaches & coast6262Mustalahti (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1823Lammassaari (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1019Valssikoneisto (4 km)
    Churches918Imatran Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km)
    Museums1116Imatra Town Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1011Mellonmäki (2 km)
    Other attractions78Лесогорская ГЭС (18 km)
    Caves22Катакомбы в скале Смерти (18 km)
    Parks02Monrepos (61 km)
    Waterfalls11Оксана (28 km)

    Imatra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Imatra?

    Church of St. Nicholas (church, about 5 km), Church of the Three Crosses (church, about 11 km), Mietinsaari (river spot, about 14 km), Joutsenon Kirkko (church, about 18 km), Ясное озеро (lake, about 18 km), Suokumaanjärvi / Суокумаанъярви (lake, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Imatra?

    160 places on Spotwander: 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 62 beaches & coast, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 forts & heritage, 9 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Imatra?

    Saimaa Gardens (HC Saimaa), about 5 km by road; Immalanjärvi (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Imatra?

    Mustalahti, about 3 km by road; Valkamanranta (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Imatra?

    Lammassaari, about 6 km by road; Malonkenkä (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Imatra?

    Start in Imatra, visit Church of St. Nicholas, then Church of the Three Crosses, then Ясное озеро, then Joutsenon Kirkko, then Mietinsaari, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Imatra?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Imatra

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Imatra’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Imatra on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.