Pyha-Luosto National Park
Ancient worn fells split by a deep gorge, with an amethyst mine on a summit - the oldest rocks in Finland, between two ski resorts.
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Pyha-Luosto protects a chain of very old, worn-down fells, among the most ancient rock in Finland, cut by the deep Isokuru gorge. On the Luosto summit sits a working amethyst mine where visitors can dig for a purple stone to keep, and two ski resorts flank the park.
What you actually see
- Isokuru gorge - the deepest gorge in Finland, reached by boardwalks and stairs.
- The amethyst mine - a summit mine where you can search for and keep an amethyst.
- The fell tops - open summits with wide Lapland views.
- Waterfalls and boardwalks - trails past small falls and across the fell.
When to go
September for autumn colour, March for skiing, summer for hiking the gorge and fells. The amethyst mine and boardwalk trails suit families in the warm season.
Honest expectations
It is more accessible and resort-flanked than the deep-north parks, which makes it easy but less wild. The amethyst mine is a paid, touristy activity, fun for families but not wilderness. The gorge and fell walks are the natural highlights.
Nearby
The Pyha and Luosto ski resorts border the park; Rovaniemi and the Arctic Circle lie to the south.
What to pack for Pyha-Luosto National Park
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
