A Day in the Life of an Arctic Explorer in Finland in March

There’s something extraordinary about March in Finnish Lapland…

There is a nice balance between the cold winter and the hints of warm from spring, and the nights are still long enough to see the Northern Lights, but the days are brighter and filled with adventure.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to experience the Arctic in its best season, here’s how a day might unfold on a typical March escape with The Aurora Zone.

Morning: Waking up to Arctic Light

You wake up in your cosy cabin to a soft light outside, a light that reflects off the thick snow and frosty trees. Step outside and you’ll hear nothing but silence, that unique Arctic quiet that feels almost special. The air is crisp.

After a delicious Finnish breakfast of porridge, rye bread, cheese and strong coffee, it’s time to head outside. Today you could be meeting a team of huskies with their excited barks as they get ready to pull the sled. Soon enough you’re gliding across frozen lakes and through snowy forests, the huskies are absolutely loving it, and so are you.

Or maybe you’re exploring on snowshoes, moving quietly through the wilderness as the morning light comes through the trees, the kind of experience that makes time stand still and gives you the opportunity to take in the moment.

Afternoon: The Golden Lapland Sun

By March, the sun is low in the sky for hours, covering everything in warm light. It’s the perfect time for a snowmobile safari, racing across sparkling hills and stopping to take in all of the picture perfect views.

Lunch might be outside by a crackling fire, maybe hot soup and a mug of berry juice to warm up your hands. If you’re lucky, a reindeer might wander nearby and its antlers could be covered with frost.

Some travellers can visit a local Sámi museum to learn about their traditions and the deep connection they share with the reindeer and the land. Others might spend the afternoon ice fishing, patiently waiting next to their holes cut into the frozen lake as the sunlight shines off the ice around them.

The atmosphere feels alive and magical, as if the whole landscape is slowly waking up from the long winter season.

Evening: When the Sky Comes Alive

As daylight turns to darkness, you return to your cabin, cheeks tingling and red from the cold, and your heart full from the day’s adventures. Dinner is warm, maybe a reindeer stew with mashed potatoes, followed by cloudberry dessert.

And then comes the question everyone’s thinking: Will the Northern Lights appear tonight?

You step outside, wrapped in layers and look up at the crisp night sky. The stars shine, then just when you’re starting to give up, shades of green and purple appear and dance across the sky in one of the best shows you’ve ever seen.

The world is silent again as everyone watches the Northern Lights in awe. For a few unforgettable minutes, you’re part of your bucket list experience.

Night: Reflections and Fire

Later, back inside by the glow of the fire, you’ll sip hot chocolate and relive the day, the excitement of the husky sled, the laughter shared with friends or family and the breathtaking silence of the Arctic wilderness.

March in Finnish Lapland is more than just a time to chase the Aurora.

With The Aurora Zone, every day in the Arctic is an adventure. But in March, as the light returns and the skies light up, the Arctic feels alive again. If you would like an experience like this, book your March trip today.

Image credits: Northern Lights Village

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