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Sparkling Imatrankoski seen from the west.
Rapids show

Rapids shows in autumn 2022

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12.5.2022 14:43
Imatrankoski is bubbling again this summer. The riverbed is filled with water in the form of Fortum's rapids during the early summer, and in late summer you can enjoy the rapids shows organized by the city of Imatra. 

Rapids shows in autumn

  • 3.-4.9. at 18 p.m
  • during the fall holiday weekends of schools in southern Finland, 15-16.10 October. and 22.-23.10. at 18 p.m
  • 6.12. Independence Day screening at 16 or 17 p.m. (time will be confirmed later 

The duration of a single rapids show is about 16 minutes. The rapids are at their greatest at about 8 minutes. The rapids are accompanied by the music of Sibelius' Karelia series in the actual summer season's rapids shows. 

The best viewing spots are *the bridge over the rapids, *Koskipuisto beach, Valtionhotelli's observation deck and the lower pavilion. (*accessible viewing area)

Exceptional traffic arrangements during rapids shows

During rapids shows, Imatrankoskentie is closed to traffic (excluding emergency vehicles) in the area between the Napinkulma intersection and Pistetaloi roundabout.

Information without commitment, schedule changes possible. You should always check the schedule closer to the planned time here.

 

The use of drones above the audience during rapids displays is prohibited in accordance with the permit conditions for public safety of the police rapids display event. You can ask the event organizer for an individual filming permit.