On the Tankavaara Gold – site you can:
- Register for the Finnish Open and World Championships 2027
- Book a camping or caravan spot for the competitions
- Book an excursion to visit the amethyst mine 1.8.2027
- Find information & register for transportation to the WGC opening parade and ceremony in center of Sodankylä.
- Find general information about the competition.
Finnish Open Gold Panning Championships 2027
The Gold Panning Championships in Lapland are a great experience for the whole family, whether they come to compete or to watch.
There is also a category for beginner gold panners, so if you haven’t tried it before, you can still take part in the competition: but others are pro-panners, naturally! The rules of the competition are quite easy: the winner is the one who finds all the hidden gold nuggets the fastest! Championships will be organized in cooperation with the Gold Prospectors Association of Finnish Lapland together with Tankavaara Gold Village.
World Gold Panning Championships 2027
The first Finnish Gold Panning Championships were held in Tankavaara in 1974. Interest in competitive gold panning quickly spread, leading to the first World Gold Panning Championships being held in 1977.
2027 is a historic year for the World Championships as the championship celebrates it’s 50 year anniversary! We welcome you to join us in our celebration!
PLEASE REMEMBER Competition office want to know the names of all participants, so each competitor must register with their own name, thank you!
Entry to the competition area is free and does not require registration. Accomodation can be found nearby!
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Please note that by taking part in the competition you agree for your name and pictures taken at the competition site to be used by Lapin Kullankaivajain liitto in competition related posts, start lists and results.
In cooperation:
Tankavaaran Gold Village, Lapin Kullankaivajain Liitto and Sodankylä.
