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Places to visit

Places to visit in Luosto

Pyhä-Luosto National Park is a year-round destination for hikers who enjoy the scenic fell nature. In the middle of the national park is also located one of the most unique places to visit in Lapland and the whole of Europe, the Lampivaara Amethyst Mine. It is possible to participate in a guided mine visit all year round, with the exception of a few weeks in May and November, when it is not safe to travel to the mine due to weather conditions.

Inside the Pyhä-Luosto National Park, there is also the Ukko-Luosto scenic hut. A scenery hut is a wilderness hut whose permanent exhibition "Fell light scenery" introduces its viewers to the secrets of northern natural light phenomena. The 4 km long route to the summit of Ukko-Luosto fell is worth climbing. 575 steps lead the hiker to the look out point on the top of Ukko-Luosto, which offers a memorable view towards Siurunaapa. From the top of Ukko-Luosto you will also get the best pictures of Luosto's iconic landmark, the Luosto weather station.

From the Nature Centre Naava in Pyhä, everyone who goes on an excursion to the national park gets the best tips on the current conditions on the trail. In addition, you can visit the nature centre free of charge a magnificent nature exhibition on the nature, geology and cultural history of Pyhä-Luosto National Park or play a hiking game popular with families.

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Luosto - Pyhä mountain biking trail, Lapland

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Ahvenlampi

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Summit of Ukko-Luosto Fell

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Ukko-Luosto Scenic hut

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Pyhä-Luosto Scenic road, Lapland

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Hiking Pyhä-Luosto National Park

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The Fell Lightscapes exhibition - Ukko-Luosto scenic hut

1.6.2023 - 1.6.2026
The Fell Lightscapes exhibition in the hut introduces visitors to the various seasons of the fell and the celestial phenomena of the Arctic sky. The scenic hut is located in a national park and can only be reached on foot or by snowshoeing. Distance about 2km. Book 30-45min for hiking as there are a lot of altitude differences on the way.
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Visit to the Amethystmine summer & autumn

1.6.2026 - 30.9.2026
From 13.00€
Departures at every hour from Lampivaara cafe. Guided tour includes informative story and digging your own lucky amethyst. Tickets can be bought from Lampivaara café before departure.

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kesa_arctichuskyfarm

Summer visit to husky farm

1.6.2026 - 31.8.2026
12:00 - 13:00
From 20.00€
Welcome to farm visit to Lapland Husky Safaris Luosto and get to know to arctic sled dogs and their life and training in the farm. We are open Mon-Fri at 12:00-13:00 and tickets 10€ /person and 20€/family.
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Jaakkola_Reindeer_Farm

Summer Visit to Reindeer Farm

15.6.2026 - 30.9.2026
11:00 - 12:00
From 45.00€
Guided summer visit to our reindeer farm is an interesting insight into local life, traditional reindeer herding and Sámi culture.
Visit starts from authentic barn exhibition where you hear about the farm history and reindeer herder´s everyday life. You also get to feed the reindeer in the corral.
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Jaakkolan Porotila

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Kairosmaja - Chapel of Northern Lights

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Lampivaara Amethyst mine

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Pyhäkuru Adventure Park

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Reindeer Park Kopara

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Revontulikappeli

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Visitors Centre Naava

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