Driving on ice is exciting
Ice Driving Sweden: What Is It
In Sweden’s far north, Åre, a renowned ski village, boasts the largest continuous ski area north of the Alps. Known as the “jewel of the Swedish mountains,” it serves as a preferred testing ground for World Rally championship teams due to its abundant ice and snow, offering ideal extreme conditions.
In 2025, seize the chance to command high-performance cars on ice with over 1000 studs per tire, enhancing your line and car control. Our expert ice and snow driving instructors will maximize your two-day experience, ensuring skill development. Don’t miss the added thrill of a snowmobile safari alongside the ice driving adventure!
Location & Accommodation
Enjoy warm hospitality, stylish Scandinavian decor, and exceptional local cuisine in our hotels, featuring spacious, clean bedrooms with en-suite facilities. Relax in the hotel spa or bar when not on the frozen lakes or slopes. Åre’s vibrant après-ski scene awaits in nearby bars. Extend your stay to explore the top 10 ski destinations, voted by Conde Nast Traveler magazine, surrounded by 100 km of slopes and guaranteed snow. Our typical 4-day package includes two days of driving and a snowmobile safari, with accommodation options from basic B&B to 5-star.
Itinerary
Day One
Arrive at Östersund/Åre Airport.
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel, where you can have supper and relax in the spa or sports bar before a good night’s sleep.
Day Two
After an early breakfast and classroom briefing, enjoy a full day or ice driving experience with VW and Porsche high performance cars, to include the following:
- Braking Tests
- Slalom to familiarise drivers to cars and conditions
- Fast lane change
- Lunch
- Handling Track – (understeer/oversteer) to develop ultimate car control
At the end of the day, return to your hotel where you can make use of the relaxation area before dining in the restaurant.
Day Three
After a morning of advanced training on the ice, where you can put your new found skills to the test, challenge yourself to perfect your abilities or compete against your colleagues in an Ice Driving challenge. After lunch you will move on to another adventure!
Experience the unbelievable tranquility of the wilderness with an afternoon Snowmobile Safari on the frozen lakes and forest tracks. In the past our guests have been amazed at how much fun and excitement they have had on the snowmobiles, a perfect way to unwind after some intense driver training!
A guide will take you across snow packed hills and valleys and then open up across the vast expanses of frozen lakes. Take in the environment at close hand, and see if you can spot the wildlife in its natural environment, such as Elk, Lynx, and Moose!
Unwind in the comfort of your hotel before dinner.
Day Four
After breakfast and maybe some shopping in the ski village, check out and transfer back to the airport.
Arrive at Östersund/Åre Airport.
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel, where you can have supper and relax in the spa or sports bar before a good night’s sleep.
After an early breakfast and classroom briefing, enjoy a full day or ice driving experience with VW and Porsche high performance cars, to include the following:
Braking Tests
Slalom to familiarise drivers to cars and conditions
Fast lane change
Lunch
Handling Track – (understeer/oversteer) to develop ultimate car control
At the end of the day, return to your hotel where you can make use of the relaxation area before dining in the restaurant.
After a morning of advanced training on the ice, where you can put your new found skills to the test, challenge yourself to perfect your abilities or compete against your colleagues in an Ice Driving challenge. After lunch you will move on to another adventure!
Experience the unbelievable tranquility of the wilderness with an afternoon Snowmobile Safari on the frozen lakes and forest tracks. In the past our guests have been amazed at how much fun and excitement they have had on the snowmobiles, a perfect way to unwind after some intense driver training!
A guide will take you across snow packed hills and valleys and then open up across the vast expanses of frozen lakes. Take in the environment at close hand, and see if you can spot the wildlife in its natural environment, such as Elk, Lynx and Moose!
Unwind in the comfort of your hotel before dinner.
After breakfast and maybe some shopping in the ski village, check out and transfer back to the airport.
Feedback
As the plus one I was invited to watch on the 2nd day and felt part of the experience. As a classic motorsport driver the transferred knowledge gained and confidence on the ice may well help on those wet weekends motor racing back in the UK !
We highly recommend having a go!