Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe move by Visit Levi is aimed at boosting tourism in the region over summer (Visit Levi)A resort in Lapland has hidden a bar of gold worth €20,000 (£17,000), which is free for the first person to find it. The “Midnight Sun Hunt” in Levi aims to attract visitors to the region during the summer, when the sun never sets. The 24-hour a day hunt is scheduled to begin on 18 June and will run until late August, or until the gold bar – which appears to be quite small in size – is discovered. Participants will follow a series of clues, released throughout the summer, which will guide them closer to the hidden prize. Organised by Visit Levi and partners, the hunt advises participants to stay within permitted areas and respect the natural environment, while no digging is required. In fullLapland resort hides tiny €20,000 gold bar to attract summer tourists with treasure huntThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why a €20,000 gold bar has been hidden by a resort in Lapland
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe move by Visit Levi is aimed at boosting tourism in the region over summer (Visit Levi)A resort in Lapland has hidden a bar of gold worth €20,000 (£17,000), which is free for the first person to find it. The “Midnight Sun Hunt” in Levi aims to attract visitors to the region during the summer, when the sun never sets. The 24-hour a day hunt is scheduled to begin on 18 June and will run until late August, or until the gold bar – which appears to be quite small in size – is discovered. Participants will follow a series of clues, released throughout the summer, which will guide them closer to the hidden prize. Organised by Visit Levi and partners, the hunt advises participants to stay within permitted areas and respect the natural environment, while no digging is required. In fullLapland resort hides tiny €20,000 gold bar to attract summer tourists with treasure huntThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
