Ice Driving Sweden: The Experience

In the far north of Sweden lies a ski village called Åre, also known as “the jewel of the Swedish mountains” and playing host to the largest continuous ski area north of the Alps, creating the perfect backdrop to experience driving at its best! Many World Rally championship teams choose to test their vehicle set ups here due to the abundance of ice and snow and the perfect extreme conditions.

For 2023 we are offering you the opportunity to control the power of high performance cars and experience the exhilaration of driving on ice.

With over 1000 studs on each tyre, these cars are perfect to help you sharpen your line and car control. Our team of some of the most experienced ice and snow driving instructors will ensure you get the most out of your time on the ice, and develop your skills over the action-packed two day period. You will also experience the thrill of a snowmobile safari which is just as much fun as the ice driving!

Packages

There are several options available including the combined ice driving and ski package. Åre is host to one of the best ski areas in the world and the 2 night 2 day package suitable for individuals or groups which includes the snowmobile safari.

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All our prices quoted will include Swedish taxes and vary depending on level of hotel and different itineraries available. The above ice driving package includes the ice driving course, two nights half board accommodation, transfers to and from Ostersund airport and VAT.

There are several different courses available including the race driving car control course, the combined ice driving and ski package at the fabulous nearby Åre ski centre and the 3 night 2 day package suitable for individuals or groups which includes the snowmobile safari.

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Introduced in 2020 is our popular combined ski and ice driving package.

Extend your stay with us and take advantage of the fantastic ski area that surrounds you. Voted by Conde Nast traveller magazine to be one of the top 10 places to ski in the world, host to The Alpine World Ski Championships in 2019.

The ski resort of Åre offers around 100kms slopes and guaranteed snow amongst stunning scenery. The typical package is 4 days, after two days of driving and snowmobile safari you can take to the slopes either skiing or snowboarding. Choice of 5 nights accommodation from basic B&B to 5 star is available as part of this package.

Typical Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive at Östersund/Åre Airport, or alternatively direct flight from Gatwick to Trondheim in Norway.

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.

Typical Itinerary

DAY 2

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 resturant.

Typical Itinerary

DAY 3

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.

Typical Itinerary

DAY 4

After breakfast and maybe some shopping in the ski village, check out and transfer back to the airport.

“We visited Åre in January for the first time and it was fantastic, much better than I could have ever expected. It was like no other driving course I have been on. Stefan, Johnny and the team were superb. I would definitely recommend the experience.”

Anne - London

“How can I describe the experience of ice driving? ....Stunning? Unbelievable? Organisation - seamless, hotel - understated Scandinavian luxury, food - first class, tuition - clear and patient, cars - new Audi Quattro 4x4, snowmobiles - nearly new and good protective gear too... Fantastic! Thanks to you all.”

Phill - Surrey

“A wicked experience, all in all an excellent trip which I thoroughly enjoyed and am highly recommending to friends.”

Jo - Ascot

“The experience was all that was expected and more, it was a steep learning curve and left me much more able and confident with car control. The hotel and food were superb, the sauna with the views was just soooo nice. Skidoos are always good fun, especially over the local terrain.”

Joe - Cambridge

“A truly fantastic driving experience, well organised, great instructors, good company, the weekend ticked all my boxes and it was something I would never have dreamt of doing but now am looking forward to the next time. I not only enjoyed myself, but also learnt a lot!!!!!”

Robert - Isle of White

“An extremely enjoyable weekend; action packed with ice driving and snowmobiling that would be thoroughly enjoyed by both 'petrol heads' as well as their partners. The skills learned during the weekend are equally applicable to driving on roads back home or on the track and the cars used are a drivers dream - thoroughly recomment 10/10”

Gary - Jersey

“I have been racing for 9 years and a friend recommended Ice Driving, I cannot believe how much I learnd over two days. When I went out on the track in the wet after the course, I felt so much more confident and my times were so much more competitive... and pole position at the first wet race meeting!”

Dan - Worcs

"My first time experiencing ice driving. I had a wonderful time. The trip ran like clockwork with excellent accommodation and great food. The sight of those pristine Audi quattros parked outside gave a flavour of what was ahead. After a thorough briefing off to the frozen lake for very professional tuition. Followed by a series of driving skills that were fantastic. The circuit tests really honed the teaching. Day 2 circuits were even better as the skill levels went up. I think my face hurt more than my arms from just smiling. One of life boxes that must be ticked."

Andy Cheshire

"This ice driving experience is a must for any driving enthusiast, the location, instruction, and accommodation are excellent, we gained so much from it we are booking the advance course. The ice driving experience was everything I hoped it would be and some! So much so we are booking the advance course for 2020 , and those who chose not to drive last time are doing so this time."

Jon

"This ice driving experience is a must for any driving enthusiast, the location ,instruction, and accommodation are excellent, we gained so much from it we are booking the advance course."