Lampivaara Amethyst Mine Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Lampivaara Amethyst Mine. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Amethyst Mine Tour by Electric Fatbike

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• Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Amethyst Mine by Car from Inari-Saariselkä

Lampivaara Amethyst Mine can only be visited on a tour, which starts from €26 for adults and €13 for children, departing from the Lampivaara Café. You can also choose a variety of activity tours that include transport from Ukkoluosto or Luosto village.

The mine is situated in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Lapland, Finland. To reach the mine, drive or take a taxi to the Ukko-Luosto parking lot, located approximately five minutes south of Luosto village. From there, it’s about a 1.5-mile (2.5-kilometer) walk to reach the Lampivaara Café, where tours start.

The mine operates year-round, but opening days and times vary by season. During peak season (mid-June to September and December to February), it’s open daily with tour departures every hour. During the rest of the year, it’s typically closed on Sundays with fewer tour departures. During some quiet periods, it’s closed on Mondays.

No, all visits to the Lampivaara Amethyst Mine are conducted by guided tours for safety reasons; self-guided visits are not permitted. Visiting with a guide not only provides insight into the mine, its history, and the amethysts, but it also includes the chance to dig for your own amethyst souvenir.

The mine is an open-air site, and temperatures mirror the outdoor conditions, so it’s essential to dress accordingly: opt for comfortable clothing and suitable footwear. In winter, you’ll need warm layers, an insulated jacket, and shoes appropriate for the snow, along with a hat and gloves.