Amethyst mine on top of Lampivaara hill is located in the immediate vicinity of the Luosto recreation centre, in the middle of Lapland’s beautiful landscape. The sustainable Lampivaara Amethyst mine is possibly the only gemstone mine in the world that welcomes visitors. The mine at the top of the hill introduces you to the fascinating world of gemstones.You will hear stories told for millennia, and get to dig for your own lucky amethyst, that has waited 2000 million years to be found.
During winter you can either ski to the mine, take the Amethyst Pendolino from Ukko-Luosto. In summer you will get there either by hiking through the ancient Luosto forest, or by taxi.
As long as the ground is not frozen, groups can be transported by bus to Lampivaara (if previously arranged).
Tickets to the mine are sold are Lampivaara cafés, group reservations can be made via email to arctic.amethyst (at) amethystmine.fi. For more info: see the map