Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Imatra Big Band Festival
MUSIC
( 050-441-2461;
www.ibbf.fi
;
tickets €18.50-80)
Since 1982, jazz, swing and blues players have been blowing their trumpets around Imat-
rankoski in late June to early July.
Sleeping
Ukonlinna Hostel
HOSTEL
With a prime position on the beach in Imatra's leisure area, this endearing little HI hostel
is popular with families and books out quickly. There are three saunas (per hour €50); staff
are delightful.
Vuoksenhovi Hotelli
HOTEL
250; )
Don't be dissuaded by the dated concrete-block facade: this well-run hotel has 94 spotless
rooms, most with a private balcony or patio, and four saunas (suites also have their own
sauna in-room), as well as a large restaurant and bar, and lightning-fast wi-fi. It's handy for
the train and bus stations.
Imatran Kylpylä Spa
SPA HOTEL
)
The whopping flagship of Imatra's leisure area incorporates the family-oriented Promen-
ade Hotel (with lake views), newly renovated Spa Hotel, and gorgeous two- to four-person
luxury apartments set on their own little hill. There are cafes, bars, a bowling alley (€23
per lane), bike hire, badminton court and of course the spa itself, with several pools,
Jacuzzis and treatments galore.
Imatran Valtionhotelli
CASTLE HOTEL
