The Lampivaara Amethyst Mine is a sectioned off area within Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Gathering amethyst gems from the National Park is forbidden except from the Amethyst mine. On the top of Lampivaara fell there is the only operative amethyst mine in Europe. It may be the only gem mine in whole world that welcomes visitors. In warm cosy Lappish hut the mine visitors hear the fascinating stories of amethyst, how it was formed 2 000 000 millions of years ago, how the place was found and how the mine is run on permanent progress principle, how people in all cultures have believed in the mystical powers of amethyst and other interesting tales found in ancient legends. We will reach the top of Lampivaara fell by car and listen to the stories about the amethyst mine in a comfortable hut where we can also see samples of amethyst stones found from the area. After stories the visitors are guided to the mine and each will dig and find a personal lucky amethyst for keeps.