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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) Far up in the north of Lapland, the majestic Northern Lights can be seen flickering on the arctic firmament on no fewer than 200 nights a year. The Luosto region, where snow is a certainty each winter, is one of the best in the world for observing the Northern Lights. The Sodankyla Geophysical Observatory not far away has roots dating back to the 1880s and is known internationally for its research. The Lights are visible at Luosto from the end of August to the middle of April. The glowing green arc spanning the sky from east to west usually appears in Finland just before midnight, by which time the sky is sufficiently dark. As the night draws on, the lights may become so bright that they cast shadows on the ground. The most breathtaking of all is when they begin their rapid dance. The lucky observer may by witness to the most beautiful configuration of all, the crown or corona, in which the dancing rays seem to spring from a single overhead source and the whole sky is bathed in light. Information on Luosto At Luosto you are in the middle of Lapland. You can enjoy all the services of a modern fell center yet still be truly out in the wilds. Luosto has seven ski sloped and three lifts, along with the other facilities required by skiers. It has well-managed ski trails totaling 74 kilometers, 25 kilometers of which are lit. There are also marked trails for summer hikers in the region. The new Pyha-Luosto National Park in the process of being established will enhance the hiking potential even further. Information on 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 the whole world that welcomes visitors. In warm cozy Lappish hut the mine visitors hear the fascinating stories of amethyst, how it was formed 2000000 millions of years ago, how the place way 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 talks found in ancient legends. After stories the visitors are guided to the mine and each will dig and find a personal lucky amethyst for keeps.
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