March is the month we quietly recommend to friends who ask when to come to Rovaniemi. The deep snow is still here, the light is back, and the Northern Lights have not gone anywhere. You get long, bright outdoor mornings and dark aurora nights in the same trip, which almost never happens in December.

This is the five-day March 2027 plan we would book ourselves: one aurora hunt early so you have back-up nights, huskies and reindeer in the spring sunshine, a private sauna with an ice hole, and a last morning ice fishing like a local. Everything is bookable on this page.

Why March 2027 is the sweet spot, and how we built this plan

Ask locals their favourite month and many of us will say March. The snow is usually at its deepest, the light comes back fast, from roughly nine and a half hours of daylight at the start of the month to well over thirteen by the end, and the sun has real warmth on your face on a clear afternoon even when the air is still cold. The nights are shorter than in December, but they are still dark, and March remains a proper aurora month. You simply hunt a little later in the evening.

That changes how you plan. In midwinter, we squeeze daytime activities into a few hours of light. In March, you can do a long outdoor morning, rest in the afternoon and still go aurora hunting after dark. The anchor of this five-day plan is the Professional Guaranteed Northern Lights Hunting Tour from Rovaniemi by Bus5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, because it is the best-value way to chase the aurora seriously: expert guides route by the weather, professional photos are included, and you get a 100% refund if no aurora photos are captured. Around it we built a husky morning, a sunny afternoon sauna with an ice hole, a reindeer and snowmobile day, and a spring classic, ice fishing.

Pick-up within 10 km of the city centre and winter overalls, boots and gloves are included on the activities in this plan. One date to know: Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027, and Finnish clocks go forward that same night.

Days 1 and 2: arrive in the light, huskies and the aurora bus

Day 1 — arrival, nothing booked

In March you often land in daylight, which feels like a gift after a winter flight. Walk along the river, notice how bright the snow is (sunglasses are genuinely useful this month), and have an early night. Tomorrow is the big day.

Day 2 — Nulkki Husky Adventure in the morning, aurora hunt at night

Start with the Nulkki Husky Adventure5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (from €189). After instructions from the musher, you drive your own sled for 5 km through the Kuoksajärvi forest, then warm up with cookies and juice in a teepee. Husky rides in March are something special: bright forest, deep snow, dogs running in sunshine. It takes about four hours, so you are back with the whole afternoon to rest.

After dinner, it is aurora time on the Northern Lights hunting tour by bus5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (from €109). It lasts about five hours, has ticket categories for ages 3–12 and 13+, and the guides choose the direction by the weather and cloud. We put it on night two so you have three more nights as back-ups. Book this if you want a serious aurora attempt at a fair price. Skip it if you want a more personal evening; the small-group version is in section seven.

Days 3 to 5: sauna in the sun, reindeer and snowmobiles, ice fishing

Day 3 — slow morning, afternoon Private Wooden Heated Sauna and Ice Swimming

Sleep in after the aurora night. In the afternoon, the Private Wooden Heated Sauna and Ice Swimming5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (from €199 per person, minimum two) gives you a wood-heated sauna to yourselves, a hand-cut ice hole, towels, snacks and drinks. There are morning, afternoon and evening slots; in March we pick the afternoon so you can sit outside between rounds in the low sun. It is one of our favourite spring rituals.

Day 4 — Kuoksa Reindeer & Snowmobile Adventure

The Kuoksa Reindeer & Snowmobile Adventure5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (from €249) is a five-hour morning that starts with a peaceful 2–3 km reindeer sleigh ride through the Kuoksajärvi forest and adds about an hour of snowmobile driving, with food and drinks by the campfire in a teepee. Drivers must be 18 or over with a driving licence; passengers do not need one. It is not suitable for children under three.

If the aurora stayed hidden on night two, use this evening for a second, gentler attempt: the Northern Lights Tour At The Campfire5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (from €99) is a three-hour evening with local snacks and drinks by the fire.

Day 5 — Ice Fishing at Private Kuoksa Lake

For the last morning, do what Finns do in March: sit on a frozen lake in the sun with a tiny rod. The Ice Fishing at Private Kuoksa Lake5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (from €89, about three and a half hours) includes the fishing gear, instructions, winter clothing and pick-up. It is calm, social and surprisingly addictive. If you fly out in the afternoon, it fits neatly before.

What to pack for March. The tours provide overalls, boots and gloves, but bring sunglasses and sunscreen for the bright snow, a thin base layer you can open up in the afternoon sun, and a proper warm layer for the aurora night, which is still a winter night in every sense. A small thermos is handy on the ice fishing morning. And charge your phone fully before the aurora tour: cold drains batteries quickly, and you will want photos of your own alongside the professional ones.

A note on aurora timing. Because darkness arrives later in March, aurora watching naturally happens later in the evening than in midwinter. That is another reason we keep the morning after the aurora hunt free: you will want the sleep, and the sauna is better when you are rested.

What to choose if you only book two, three or four activities

Only two: the aurora bus hunt5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 and the Kuoksa Reindeer & Snowmobile Adventure. That gives you the Northern Lights, reindeer and a snowmobile for from €358 per person.

Three: add the Nulkki husky ride. Huskies in bright March snow are a highlight.

Four: add the private sauna. Five: the full plan with ice fishing on the last morning.

For a quieter nature day instead of ice fishing, the Snowshoeing Tour in the Private Kuoksa Wilderness5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (from €89) suits anyone from seven upwards. For fit walkers, March light makes the Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (from €139, six hours, rated challenging) spectacular; check the live calendar for late-season dates.

Travelling over Easter? Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027, and Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Many tours need at least four people to run on Sundays and public holidays, so couples should put their must-do activities on the surrounding weekdays.

What the March plan costs

"From" prices per adult at the time of writing. Live prices show in each booking window.

Our 5% reader discount applies to every booking in the plan, so on the full €835 it saves you about €42 per person.

Book your whole plan in one go

Each button opens live March dates and prices right here. Book them one after another, and type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at checkout for 5% off — on every activity you book.

Day 2: Nulkki Husky Adventure →

Night 2: Northern Lights Hunting Tour by Bus →

Day 3: Private Sauna and Ice Swimming →

Day 4: Kuoksa Reindeer & Snowmobile Adventure →

Day 5: Ice Fishing at Private Kuoksa Lake →

March weeks fill up with school spring holidays from several countries, so book the aurora and the husky morning first. Use HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at every checkout. For more ideas, browse our full guide to activities in Rovaniemi.

Upgrades and combinations for March

For a more personal aurora night, the Professional Small Group Northern Lights Hunting Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (from €199) takes 2–8 guests with a guide who is also a photographer, typically for 4–10 hours, with the same full refund if no aurora photos are captured. With later darkness in March, its flexible start between 17:00 and 21:00 works well.

If you would rather do all the animals and the snowmobile in one go, the Lapland Bucketlist Adventure with Huskies, Reindeer & Snowmobiles5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (from €449) combines a 5 km self-driven husky ride, a 2–3 km reindeer sleigh ride and about an hour of snowmobiling with a salmon soup lunch and a professional photographer in one six-hour day. It would replace days two and four, freeing a day for Korouoma or simply for doing nothing in the sun.

For more on the month itself, read our guide to Rovaniemi in March, and if your dates are flexible, our general five-day Rovaniemi itinerary.

Frequently asked questions

Can you still see the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi in March 2027?
Yes. The nights are shorter than in midwinter but still properly dark, and March is a classic aurora month in Lapland. Darkness simply arrives later in the evening. The Northern Lights hunting tour by bus is from €109, includes professional photos and refunds you in full if no aurora photos are captured.

How long are the days in Rovaniemi in March?
Roughly nine and a half hours of daylight at the start of the month, rising to well over thirteen by the end, with the spring equinox around 20 March. Finnish clocks go forward on 28 March 2027, which pushes sunset later again.

Is there still snow for huskies, reindeer and snowmobiles in March?
Snow cover in Lapland is usually at its deepest in March, so the winter activities normally run. Late in the month conditions depend on the weather, so always check the live calendar in the booking window for the dates you want.

Is Easter 2027 a good time to visit Rovaniemi?
It can be lovely, but Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027 and Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in Finland. Several tours need at least four people to run on Sundays and public holidays, so if you are a couple, book the weekdays around Easter for your key activities.

Which March activity is best for the bright spring days?
Ice fishing on a frozen lake. Finns love sitting on the ice in the March sun, and the Ice Fishing at Private Kuoksa Lake tour is from €89 with gear, instructions, winter clothing and pick-up within 10 km included.

Does the 5% discount work on all the activities?
Yes. Book each tour separately and type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at checkout every time; the 5% comes off every booking in the plan.

Our pick for March 2027

If you book one thing for a March trip, book the Professional Guaranteed Northern Lights Hunting Tour by Bus5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for your second night, then build the bright days around it: huskies in the morning sun, an afternoon sauna, reindeer and snowmobiles, and a lazy last morning on the ice. March gives you the best of both seasons, and this plan is designed to use every hour of it.

Check March dates for the aurora bus hunt →

Type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at checkout for 5% off on every booking. Pack sunglasses as well as mittens.