Imatrankoski rapids and Kruununpuisto park potholes
When Vuoksi broke through 5,700 years ago Imatra rapids were born. It was first attraction in Finland and it was popular among the people from other countries. Even if Imatrankoski rapids is nowadays flowing only in shows it is still popular attraction and worth to visit. On the eastern side of the rapid is the Kruununpuisto park and there is paths where flowing water has eroded potholes into the rocks.
Both Imatra rapids and Kruununpuisto park are located in the center in city of Imatra so all the services are nearby. One of the Saimaa Geopark’s cultural site Imatran Valtionhotelli is also located in the Kruununpuisto park. It is very popular hotel and the building was voted most beautiful building in Finland in 2017.
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No entrance fee at Saimaa GeoparkPublic transport
Imatra public transport operates through the Imatrankoski area.
Imatra public transport timetables (only in Finnish)
Getting there
Imatra rapids and Kruununpuisto park are right next to the center of Imatrankoski. The paths of the Kruununpuisto park can be accessed from the parking area between the Imatrankoski bridges.Parking
The car can be parked in the parking area (Ylisyöksy 1).Coordinates
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Imatrankoski rapids and Kruununpuisto park potholes
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