Cross country skiing and biathlon

First snow ski track
Opens 15.10.2025
Challenging race ski tracks
In compliance with the FIS standards

Cross country skiing and biathlon

The Ukonniemi area in Imatra offers world-class facilities for cross-country skiing and biathlon training and competitions – all year round. The competition tracks in the area are designed to meet international (FIS) standards. In addition to the race trails, skiers can enjoy Imatra’s extensive natural snow trail network during the natural snow season.

Imatra’s first snow ski track opens already in October each year, enabling snow camps even in Southern Finland. During the snow-free season, skiers train on Finland’s leading roller ski track, built in 2015 and specifically designed for summer training in skiing disciplines. The course profile matches that of modern competition tracks.

The Ukonniemi biathlon range features 30 shooting lanes with modern target systems, meeting all requirements for high-level biathlon training and events. The combination of a multifunctional stadium and race tracks creates ideal conditions for both versatile training and competitions.

Ukonniemi has hosted several top-level events, including the Finnish National Cross-Country Skiing Championships in 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2025, as well as the National Championships in roller skiing and summer biathlon. The area has also welcomed numerous international FIS competitions.

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The ski track network surrounding the Ukonniemi Stadium, the first snow ski track, and other sports facilities in the Ukonniemi area offer an excellent setting for sport camps and competitions.

Best conditions for training in Southern Finland- already available in October!

Lari Lehtonen, Finnish National Team skier

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Kanadan ampumahiihtomaajoukkue leireili Imatran Ukonniemessä marraskuussa 2020

Biathlon Canada training camp

Biathlon Canada had at Imatra in November 2020 their pre-season prepairing camp for the World Cup opening race at Kontiolahti.  Imatra Base Camp organized accommodation and training conditions - ski track, shooting range and gym -  according to current coronavirus resrictions, Covid-testing and host services for everyday local arrangements.

Liettuan ampumahiihtomaajoukkue leireili Imatran ensilumenladulla lokakuussa 2020

Lithuania biathlon team's training camp

The Lithuania biathlon team had their pre-season training camp at the Imatra Ukonniemi first snow track and biathlon stadium in October 2020. The camp also prepaired the team for the World Cup opening race at Kontiolahti 

Imatra Base Camp organized accommodation and training conditions according to current coronavirus resrictions, Covid-testing and all the necessary invitations and documents for entering Finland in these exceptional corona conditions.

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Roller skiing camp of the Finnish national biathlon team

The Finnish national biathlon A-team and the Terrafame training group held their roller skiing camp in Imatra from September 11–19, 2023.It was the national team’s first camp in Imatra, and they were looking for new training challenges on the local roller ski track.In addition to the fourteen athletes, the camp included three head coaches and two shooting coaches.Free time during the camp was dedicated to eating, resting, and recovery.

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XC skiing and roller skiing Finnish championships

Over the past decade, Imatran Urheilijat has organized two Junior Finnish Championships, two Roller Skiing Championships, and three Senior Finnish Championships in Imatra. Ukonniemi Stadium and the surrounding trails have provided excellent facilities for hosting these events.