Lampivaara Amethyst Mine Tours and Activities

The Pyha-Luosto National Park and its forests, valleys, and rivers lies north of Rovaniemi. With this tour, enjoy a guided hike through the reserve—lush in summer and snowy in winter—without having to arrange transport, and with a guide to share background you’d miss independently. Plus, visit the park’s hillside amethyst mine to learn about and dig for one of the gemstones, and relax over a barbecue lunch.

Experience excavating or mining your own amethyst gem and learn about all the stone’s mythical and magical properties of the Shamans. Located about 120km away from Rovaniemi city, Lampivaara is also within the Arctic Circle and has its own unique scenery with its primitive virgin forest. A place also known to the locals as a ski destination. You will ride the big snow pendolino (snow train) onto the top of Lampivaara to enter the Amethyst mine. Expect to hear real stories such as history, legends of the crystal and the ancient mountain from the Amethyst mine tour. On the way back to Rovaniemi we will stop by in the traditional hut and grill some sausages around the fire surrounded by the beautiful scenery surrounding Pyhä-Luosto national park. 

The Lampivaara Amethyst Mine is Europe’s only active amethyst mine and lies amid the snow-covered forests of the Pyhä-Luosto national park. On this tour, ride the snow train (depending on the season) up to the hilltop mine and learn all about the semi-precious gems on a guided tour of the mine. Plus, have chance to dig for your own amethysts and take home a purple gemstone as a souvenir.

During the visit to Amethyst mine, the local professionals will delight you with interesting stories and legends about mining. You will have a chance to dig for your own, lucky amethyst stone, which will be yours to keep! Our guide will be with you throughout the whole tour. The amethyst of Lampivaara, located in Pyhä-Luosto Lapland, Finland, was formed about 2 000 million years ago in the bowels of the ancient mountains. There is now a special gem mine on the top of the hill that will sustain for the hundreds of years. Visitors are welcome! Dig your own gem stone of Lapland, purple amethyst, during your visit to Amethyst Mine! On the top of Lampivaara hill you can admire maybe the most beautiful landscape of the area.During the storytelling moment you will learn about this fascinating stone. Afterwards everyone may search and dig own amethyst stone and take it with as a memento!

Experience the magnificent landscape, beautiful natural features and peace of Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Pyhä-Luosto National Park is a superb destination for day trips year around.

The village of Luosto is home to a unique attraction: Amethyst Mine Lapland, where deposits of semi-precious gems formed over 20 million years. It’s tricky to reach by public transport, especially in summer, but this small-group package makes it easy, with a guide and 2-way transfers from central Rovaniemi hotels. Learn how to dig your own amethyst and take home a handful of gems, then enjoy a traditional campfire barbecue.

Exciting and unique activity in Luosto, Lapland. Ride to the top of the Lampivaara fell and dig for your very own lucky Lappish gem! No active cycling background required.

Luosto Amethyst mine makes an unique tour destination – especially so when reached on an electric snowmobile! Ride across the Arctic forests with the maximum elegance and minimum emission. Hop along, dig your vert own amethyst and bring it home!