Experience the midnight sun and the beauty of the Finnish lakeland
Saimaa Cycle Tour’s 300 kilometer route runs through the world’s most beautiful lake landscapes. Enjoy the magical light of the midnight sun and experience the nightless night.
The Saimaa Cycle Tour is not a competition and is open to cycling enthusiasts of all levels who want to challenge themselves with this unique cycling experience. The entire route is ridden on asphalt roads. There are several service points along the route offering drinks, snacks and hot meals. If 300 kilometers feels too long for you, shorter routes of 100 km and 65 km are available.
Double your cycling experience with Saimaa Gravel Tour
Saimaa Gravel Tour routes gives you a different perspective of the Finnish lakeland. The route follows the banks of the Vuoksi River, close to the Finnish-Russian border, and the Saimaa Canal, which connects Lake Saimaa to the sea.
The Saimaa Gravel Tour will have three different routes. The long route will be 140-170 km, the medium route will be 90-110 km and the short route will be 45-65 km. Over 75% of all routes will be on gravel roads. As with the Saimaa Cycle Tour, there are several service points along the route where drinks and snacks are served.
Škoda Children's Cycling
As part of the Saimaa Cycle Tour, a free Škoda children’s cycling will be organised in Imatra on Friday, July 10, 2026. The event is open to children under 13, and two routes are available: a 7.5-km Vuoksi River loop and a 1.4-km Imatrankoski loop.
Bus transfer from Helsinki to Imatra
The Elämys Travel bus transfer departs from Helsinki Central Railway station and stops at Holiday Club Saimaa, Imatra Spa, and the Imatra State Hotel, located right next to the event venue. For more information, visit the Elämys Travel website.