If you are considering a winter getaway to Finnish Lapland, don’t overlook March. While many travellers focus on the festive season or the heart of midwinter, Rovaniemi in March offers some of the best conditions of the entire snow season. With longer days, frequent sunshine, reliable snow cover and excellent activity options, March is a practical and rewarding time to visit.

Rovaniemi Northern Lights tours are always on the “must-do” list for visitors to Finnish Lapland’s capital city, but in the second half of winter, we are really entering one of the best stretches of the winter season.

The shortest winter days are now in the rear-view mirror. From January onwards, winter in Rovaniemi takes on a new rhythm. Daylight stretches a little further each day, and the snowy landscapes of Finnish Lapland become easier to explore.

Christmas magic is taking over in Rovaniemi! With snow on the ground, darkening nights and December just around the corner, now is the time to make sure you are on Santa’s “Nice list” in time for Christmas!

Arktikum (the Arctic Museum) is one of the most distinctive places to visit and a highlight for anyone looking for things to do in Rovaniemi. It serves as both a museum and a science centre, and combines local culture, history and northern landscapes in a way that will help you better understand life in the Arctic region.