Available: May – October
Duration: 7 hours
Destination: Rovaniemi

Pyhä-Luosto (where the Amethyst Moine is located) National Park consists of a chain of Fells or Tunturi, which offers impressive and typical Lappish landscapes that you cannot find in the Rovaniemi area. In summertime, long days offer great daylight and beautiful colours when reaching the summits. In autumn, the national park is a great place to experience the famous “ruska” time, the autumn season with all its colourful features!

After a drive of 1 hour 30 minutes from Rovaniemi we begin our hike, making our way through the Arctic forests of the area and up onto the Fells. The hike continues until one reaches Lampivaara Amethyst Mine. This is a unique place in Lapland, hidden on one of the hilltops of the area and reached by foot in summer is a true gem of the area offering a unique experience with unparalleled views of the area! One has the opportunity to learn more about local geology, the formation of the precious amethyst and the story of the mine. At the end of the visit, there is the chance to mine the immediate ground of the area to find your own amethyst stone that you can keep!

After the visit a campfire lunch is enjoyed before we make the short return hike to pick up the mini-van and make the return trip to Rovaniemi.