The Best Places to Travel in Europe in March

Noordoostpolder, Holland

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If it’s flowers you’re after, Holland’s annual tulip bloom is a phenomenon that attracts thousands of travelers each year. While the tulips themselves tend not to appear until mid-April, early bird travelers can still enjoy a spectacular show of snow whites, daffodils, and gorgeous pink and violet hyacinth (the latter emerge right in the margin between March and April). Of course, weather conditions vary by year, so it’s best to consult the nation's dedicated tulip website for weekly flower updates, which start in March.

Sonfjället, Sweden

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Find serious adventure in the heart of Swedish bear country this spring. Come March, travelers can embark on an epic road about six hours north of Stockholm, in Sonfjället National Park. Considered one of Europe’s oldest preserves, this sprawling wilderness of stark plains and towering rocky slopes is also home to the highest concentration of brown bears in Sweden. So keep an eye out for the elusive bears as they start to emerge from hibernation.