Lampivaara Amethyst Mine Day Trip

Don't miss seeing a new side of Lapland on this guided tour of the hilltop Lampivaara amethyst mine. Discover the secrets of this ancient stone in the heart of the beautiful snowy forest!

Lampivaara Amethyst Mine Day Trip

After pickup from your hotel, you'll board a bus heading north of Rovaniemi. After an 80-mile (120-kilometre) journey, you'll arrive in Luosto, the location of the Lampivaara amethyst mine.

To reach the mine, you'll take a snowcat through the snow-covered forests of Finland.

At the peak, you will walk to the amethyst mine, which has over 2,000 million years of history. Enjoy a guided tour learning about the purple stone, its properties, and uses. You will also visit the excavation zone and have the chance to dig for jewels, keeping any amethysts you find.

After exploring the mine, enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside from the hilltop. Warm up around a campfire and have a sandwich and a hot drink. The tour concludes, returning you to your hotel in Rovaniemi approximately 6 hours after departure.

Pickup

Pickup is from hotels within a radius of 15 km (9.3 mi) from the center of Rovaniemi. For central Rovaniemi hotels, you'll meet at Maakuntakatu 29, Rovaniemi 96200.

Note that the activity time is approximate and varies by season and availability. After reserving, you will be contacted to confirm the exact time.