In the stillness of a Scandinavian winter morning, a frozen lake becomes a racetrack. The air is sharp, the snow crunches underfoot, and a row of performance cars sits waiting, tyres studded and engines quietly ticking over in the cold. It looks serene, but the surface beneath those tyres is alive with possibility. Here, on the ice, driving is transformed. It becomes less about speed and more about feel, the art of controlling something that is always just on the edge.

Ice driving has long been a secret of the motorsport world. Some of the world's best drivers head north each winter to refine their craft in these conditions. It’s not about learning to drift for the camera. It’s about mastering control, anticipating the car’s movement before it happens, and developing instincts that carry through to every other surface. On ice, mistakes are exaggerated, feedback is instant, and progress is undeniable. In two days on a frozen lake, you can learn more about car control than in a full season of track days.

At Solenza, we wanted to bring this experience to life in a way that goes beyond traditional driver training. Our Ice Driving Experience combines the adrenaline of those frozen circuits with the refinement of Nordic hospitality. Over two driving days, you rotate through a fleet of specially prepared rear and all-wheel-drive cars, each with its own character on the ice. Some are twitchy and light, demanding precision in every input, while others are more forgiving, rewarding commitment and flow. With one-to-one coaching from our professional instructors, you’ll learn to slide, catch, and balance the car, building confidence lap by lap as you progress from practice areas to technical and high-speed circuits.

If you'd like to experience this for yourself, a limited number of places remain for our 2026 Ice Driving dates.

But ice driving with Solenza is about more than the hours behind the wheel. It’s about the rhythm of the whole journey. Each morning begins with a slow breakfast in a traditional ski lodge before heading to the lake. Lunch is served on-site, and there is a pause between sessions to refuel and share stories. And at the end of the day, the adrenaline eases into comfort: dinner in a cosy local restaurant, a quiet drink with new friends, or the warmth of a Scandinavian sauna as snow falls outside.

We also leave space for adventure beyond the wheel. You can choose to explore the landscape by snowmobile, glide across forests on a husky-driven sled, or slow down with an indulgent spa day. This balance is important. The thrill of the ice is unmatched, but the contrast of stillness, comfort, and culture is what makes the experience whole. By the time you transfer to Oslo for a final evening of fine dining and a night in a contemporary luxury hotel, you’ve not only mastered new skills, you’ve lived a winter story that blends adrenaline and elegance in equal measure.

What makes this experience special isn’t just the location or the cars. It’s the scale. We keep our groups small so that every run on the ice feels unhurried, every meal shared, every detail considered. From luggage transfers and private shuttles to concierge support and professional media, every detail is included, so the only thing you need to think about is enjoying the experience.

For many guests, the appeal of Solenza’s Ice Driving Experience lies in what it unlocks. It makes you a better driver, yes. But it also gives you something rare: the chance to feel like a professional, training in the same way the best in the world do, without the pressure of a stopwatch or the chaos of a circuit. It is intimate, exhilarating, and unforgettable.

Motorsport taught us that performance and detail go hand in hand. On ice, that truth is amplified. Every slide caught, every line held, every lap completed is a small triumph. And yet, when you step back at the end of the day, it’s not only the driving you remember. It’s the view across a frozen horizon, the warmth of the fire after hours in the cold, the stories shared with people who arrived as strangers and left as companions.

That’s why ice driving remains motorsport’s best-kept secret. And that’s why we’ve made it one of Solenza’s most distinctive experiences, because it captures everything we stand for: precision, passion, adventure, and a quiet luxury that elevates every moment.

Discover the full details of our February 2026 Ice Driving Experience