During a guided tour you will hear fascinating stories about the geology and history of Lampivaara and learn about the beautiful amethyst. The tour includes digging your own lucky stone and you will also visit a small shop where you can buy amethyst souvenirs. The tour takes about 1 hour.
Tickets are sold at Lampivaara café and you can buy them before the tour. There is no need to book tickets in advance. During the summer season, guided Amethyst mine tours start from Lampivaara café every hour.
Opening hours
1st of June – 16th of June open from Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Mine visits starts from Lampivaara café on every hour, last tour at 5 pm.
17th of June – 11th of August open daily from 11 am to 5 pm. Mine visits starts from Lampivaara café on every hour, last tour at 5 pm.
12th of August – 30th of September open daily from 11 am to 4 pm. Mine visits starts from Lampivaara cafe on every hour, last tour at 4 pm.
1st of October – 31st of October open from Tuesday to Saturday 11 am to 3 pm. Mine visits starts from Lampivaara cafe on every hour, last tour at 3 pm.
Tickets
Adult 26 €
Child (3-15 years) 13 €
How to get to the Amethystmine?
Walking from Ukko-Luosto Parking area 2,5km.
Walking from Rykimäkero 2,7km, with duckboards in the beginning of the trail.