REVIEWED LOCATION

Lampivaara Amethyst Mine Rockhounding Status & Field Guide

A managed amethyst collecting experience in the Pyhä-Luosto area where current 2026 guided visits include digging an amethyst and keeping the permitted lucky stone.

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Important: Collect only inside the managed mine activity. National-park location does not imply free collecting elsewhere.

What is here

amethyst-bearing quartz deposit

Materials / interest: Amethyst, Quartz

Collecting and access

Guided visitor digging only; one permitted amethyst/lucky stone may be retained under the current visitor program

Public map point is the Lampivaara mine/café area. Vehicle directions are intentionally routed to the Ukko-Luosto parking/start area; the mine is reached by the official trail or scheduled transport according to season.

Detailed status
managed
Permission
Not flagged
Permit
Not flagged
Fee
Required
Guide
Required
Booking
Not flagged
Surface collecting
yes
Hammering
no
Digging
yes

Safety

Fell weather, trail conditions and winter access can change quickly; use sturdy footwear and current operator instructions.

Seasonal / timing conditions

Summer/autumn 2026 visitor season and winter schedules vary; follow current mine timetable.

Review status

Access reviewed: 2026-09-13 · Sources reviewed: 2026-09-13 · Next scheduled review: 2026-12-12.

Recheck access, closures, permissions and current source instructions before field travel.

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