Skiers on the first snow slope. — First snow ski track opens again in Ukonniemi. The picture is from the archive.

The first snow track opens on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Construction of the track will begin on Monday, October 6, 2025.

The Ukonniemi first snow slope in Imatra will reopen on October 15, 2025 at 3 p.m. The roller ski track will be closed on Monday morning, October 6, when construction of the slope begins. The first section of the slope is 2,3 kilometers long.

– The route includes a climb to the coach hill. The starting point is located at Ukonniemi stadium, sports manager Henna Jääskeläinen says.

There is a fee for skiing on the first snow slope. Advance sales of season passes are ongoing. online storeThe remaining ticket types will go on sale when the resale points open on October 13.10. The resale points are located at Imatra Spa and Ukonniemi Arena in Saimaa Sport.

– It is worth purchasing ski passes well in advance – the affordable season pass offer is valid until October 14.10, advises the marketing planner Iitaliina Purhonen.

The first snow trail offers a setting for enthusiasts, camps and international competitions.

The first snow trail serves both local ski enthusiasts and team camps. Several teams will organize their camps in Imatra this winter, and the upcoming competition season will culminate in the European Youth Biathlon Championships in January 2026.

More information about the first snow track can be found here. From the National Wonder website.