Luosto is a ski resort in Sodankylä, Finnish Lapland, by Pyhä-Luosto National Park. It specialises in husky, reindeer, snowmobile and Santa excursions. It also has an amethyst mine open to tourists.
- Ukko-Luosto fell. Ukko-Luosto is a very prominent peak, and stairs having 670 steps take you to the top of the fell. Views to the surrounding landscape. The forests south-west from the fell have never been subject to forestry and some of the huge pines are over 400 years old. The trail to the south takes you through these forest. Mountain biking is allowed on the trails. Free.
- Rykimäkuru gorge. Unlike the other ravines around the Rykimäkuru gorge has formed by ancient earthquake which splitted the surrounding fell. A nature trail from the road visits the gorge. Lean-to shelter with campfire site. Mountain biking is allowed on the trails. Free.
- Lampivaara Amethyst Mine, +358 16 624 334. Dec 1st–Apr 17th M–Sa; Jun–Sep daily; Oct Tu–Sa open Mon-Sat. The only operating amethyst mine in Europe, which is also open to tourists. Entrance fee includes a guided tour and an opportunity to dig your own amethyst. Winter (with transport): €27–63/14–28; summer (from Lampivaara café): €18/10.
Ukko-Luosto fell. Ukko-Luosto is a very prominent peak, and stairs having 670 steps take you to the top of the fell. Views to the surrounding landscape. The forests south-west from the fell have never been subject to forestry and some of the huge pines are over 400 years old. The trail to the south takes you through these forest. Mountain biking is allowed on the trails. Free.
Rykimäkuru gorge. Unlike the other ravines around the Rykimäkuru gorge has formed by ancient earthquake which splitted the surrounding fell. A nature trail from the road visits the gorge. Lean-to shelter with campfire site. Mountain biking is allowed on the trails. Free.
Lampivaara Amethyst Mine, +358 16 624 334. Dec 1st–Apr 17th M–Sa; Jun–Sep daily; Oct Tu–Sa open Mon-Sat. The only operating amethyst mine in Europe, which is also open to tourists. Entrance fee includes a guided tour and an opportunity to dig your own amethyst. Winter (with transport): €27–63/14–28; summer (from Lampivaara café): €18/10.
Luosto offers activities from ice climbing and snow sculpting to reindeer, husky and snowmobile safaris. The main attractions are downhill skiing and reindeer, husky, Santa and snowmobile activities.
The national park is a stone's throw away. It is worth seeing both summer and winter.
- Pyhä-Luosto National Park, +358 20-639-7302. The fifth most visited national park in Finland with some 174,000 visitors in 2018. Rugged hills, gorges, old-growth forests and treeless fell tops. Historic sites of the Forest Sámi. Several day routes and a fairly easy 2–3 days hiking trail between Luosto and Pyhä. MTB routes 18–35 km. Skiing routes in winter. Free.
- Luosto Fell Rhytms (Luoston tunturirytmit) in August/September.
- Luosto Classic unfortunately bankrupted in 2018.
Pyhä-Luosto National Park, +358 20-639-7302. The fifth most visited national park in Finland with some 174,000 visitors in 2018. Rugged hills, gorges, old-growth forests and treeless fell tops. Historic sites of the Forest Sámi. Several day routes and a fairly easy 2–3 days hiking trail between Luosto and Pyhä. MTB routes 18–35 km. Skiing routes in winter. Free.
- Luosto Shop, Hartsutie 1, +358 40 678 7455. Groceries, clothes and souvenirs. Mail service. Prescription-free drugs.
- Amethyst Shop, Luostontie 4, +358 16 624 334. Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su-M closed. Amethyst jewelry. Tickets and transportation to the Lampivaara amethyst mine.
- Ihana Putiikki, Laukotie 1, +358 207 3030 20. M-F 09:00-16:30, Sa-Su closed. Decorative items and jewelry.
Luosto Shop, Hartsutie 1, +358 40 678 7455. Groceries, clothes and souvenirs. Mail service. Prescription-free drugs.
Amethyst Shop, Luostontie 4, +358 16 624 334. Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su-M closed. Amethyst jewelry. Tickets and transportation to the Lampivaara amethyst mine.
Ihana Putiikki, Laukotie 1, +358 207 3030 20. M-F 09:00-16:30, Sa-Su closed. Decorative items and jewelry.
- Gastro Pub LuostonHovi. Log cabin restaurant. Live bands and regular events.
Gastro Pub LuostonHovi. Log cabin restaurant. Live bands and regular events.