Lampivaara Amethyst Mine
On the edge of the magnificent Pyhä-Luosto National Park, this mine presents another opportunity for a Lapland treasure hunt. Visitors are able to dig for their own gem souvenir at the covered mine, and there is no extra charge for the precious stone that you might discover. Hours change seasonally, but the mine is open year-round. The Lampivaara Café is in a big wooden cabin. You can reach Lampivaara by bus from Rovaniemi (it takes two hours) or rent a car from Rovaniemi for a feasible day-trip.
