Orienteering

Sweat, resin and a twinkle
in the eye
Stunning and diverse
training terrains
Find out more!

Do you have questions or would you like to request a quote on a package tailored to your group?

Contact us - myynti@imatrabasecamp.fi / +358 20 617 7008

Imatra Base Camp is a non-profit subsidiary 100% owned by the City of Imatra. We are responsible for developing sports and recreational tourism in Imatra. Our target is to support teams, clubs, and travel organizers in planning their events in Imatra, including training camps, competitions, and tournaments. We provide a one-stop solution for managing all necessary arrangements, including accommodation offers, sports facility bookings, and additional services.

Our services are free of charge for customers.

Orienteering

The abundant accommodation capacity of Imatra's Ukonniemi and the comprehensive sports facilities, combined with the stunning orienteering terrains of Ruokolahti, Imatra, and Joutseno, create excellent training camp conditions for orienteers. The diverse training terrains are suitable for junior groups looking to build their terrain bank as well as those aiming for the 2024 Finnish Championships in long-distance.

The surrounding area also regularly hosts weekly orienteering events and competitions. Head to Imatra's Ukonniemi and kick off your active holiday with orienteering!

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Training and events

The training packages are a fantastic combination of diverse terrains and the expertise of experienced course setters and orienteering coaches. Additionally, the recreational orienteering activities in the Imatra area are vibrant, with opportunities to orienteer in South Karelia at least four days a week.

Training packages

The local orienteering club SK Vuoksi is preparing several training packages for the best terrains in Ruokolahti and Imatra, with the 2024 Finnish Long Distance Championships in mind. These terrains are also excellent for junior training camps.

Training Packages Spring 2024

Interested in just the maps? Contact Lauri Nenonen at SK Vuoksi: lauri.nenonen(at)skvuoksi.fi

For complete camp packages (accommodation, meals, training), contact us for a free customization at myynti@imatrabasecamp.fi

Finnish long distance championships 2024

The 2024 Finnish Long Distance Championships will be held in the stunning terrains of Lökkiö, Ruokolahti. The competition is organized by the orienteering clubs SK Vuoksi and Joutsenon Kullervo. Participants can expect technical challenges, and for the R1 group, physical challenges as well.

For more information, visit the event website.

Orienteering fitness runs

Several evening orienteering events are organized on weekdays in the South Karelia region. Check the weekly offerings on the rastilippu.fi service.

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Accommodation and meals

The Ukonniemi area offers a comprehensive range of accommodations to suit various needs, from spa hotels to sporty apartments. With approximately 4,000 beds available, the area ensures a diverse selection throughout the year.

Saimaa Life & Saimaa Light holiday apartments

Saimaa Life has six two-storey cabins that are made from ecological materials and have a total of 25 apartments of varying sizes. The apartments have a kitchen, a terrace or a spacious balcony, and an electric sauna. Saimaa Light apartments are an excellent choice for sport groups. Saimaa Life & Saimaa Light holiday apartments are located next to Ukonniemi Stadium. Ski and roller skiing tracks start practically from the doorstep of the apartments.

 

Imatra Spa

Imatra Spa offers comfortable accommodation in a spa environment by the beautiful Lake Saimaa only 1.5 km from Ukonniemi Stadium. The selection of the spa hotel ranges from economic Sport rooms to high quality holiday apartments. In addition to the pools, the spa has a gym, an indoor ball game facility, indoor sports facilities, and physiotherapist and massage services. Ski and roller skiing tracks start right at the front door of the spa hotel. The first snow skiing track extends all the way to Imatra Spa.

 

Holiday Club Saimaa

Holiday Club Saimaa boasts a magnificent location by Lake Saimaa only a 5 minute drive from the sports facilities in Ukonniemi. Whether you stay in the spa hotel or holiday apartments, you will be ideally located to enjoy the wide range of leisure time services found in the area. Holiday Club Saimaa has a gym, padel- and tennis courses and other sports facilities.

Hotel Rauhan Marina Village

Spacy holiday apartments with 2 bedrooms, living room and own well equipped kitchen. Sauna with large hall and kitchen on the ground floor.  Located nearby the Holiday Club Saimaa.  Good choice for sport camp groups.  

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Additional services

All support services for training camps, competitions, and events are also available through us.

Ukonniemi testing center

The Ukonniemi testing center offers services to private individuals and groups. The testing services are intended for people exercising for fitness as well as top athletes of different sports.

The testing center services include versatile possibilities for determining health, body composition, muscle balance, respiratory and circulatory system health and the performance of the neuromuscular system. Nearly all available testing services can also be performed outside the center in a sport-specific environment.

Leisure time activities

The Ukonniemi area offers a wide range of leisure time activities. For example a cruise on a sauna raft, a visit to a rope adventure park, or tailored team building programme are excellent ways to enhance the team spirit. The area also includes a Frisbee golf and golf courses, tennis courts, and two bowling alleys for leisure time activities.

 

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Contact us

Find out more!

Do you have questions or would you like to request a quote on a package tailored to your group?

Contact us - myynti@imatrabasecamp.fi / +358 20 617 7008

Imatra Base Camp is a non-profit subsidiary 100% owned by the City of Imatra. We are responsible for developing sports and recreational tourism in Imatra. Our target is to support teams, clubs, and travel organizers in planning their events in Imatra, including training camps, competitions, and tournaments. We provide a one-stop solution for managing all necessary arrangements, including accommodation offers, sports facility bookings, and additional services.

Our services are free of charge for customers.

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