Finnish Lapland offers the perfect setting for driving on snow and ice, and every winter the Spirit of Speed programme transforms this Arctic landscape into a playground for Porsche enthusiasts from around the world. Based in Levi, Finland’s largest winter sports area, Spirit of Speed takes place 135 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, where snow and ice are not occasional visitors but a way of life.

From November through March, temperatures regularly fall below -20°C, creating ideal conditions for winter driving. Arriving at Kittilä Airport feels like stepping into another world. Snowbanks tower alongside the runway, and the short drive to Levi immediately demonstrates why Finland has produced so many world-class rally drivers. Even the public roads require concentration, winding through forests and across frozen landscapes where grip levels constantly change.

This winter, Spirit of Speed welcomed a particularly special group of guests – ELFERSPOT travelled to Lapland to experience the programme first-hand, joining Jan Kalmar and the Beyond Adventure team for two days of intensive winter driving.

Their expectations were high, but the reality exceeded them. Driving classic and modern Porsches in temperatures approaching -30°C might sound challenging, yet ELFERSPOT described the experience as one of the best remedies for the winter blues imaginable. Surrounded by endless snow-covered forests and purpose-built driving areas, they discovered that mastering a Porsche on ice is both addictive and enormously rewarding.

What impressed them most was the scale of the operation. Unlike traditional ice-driving experiences that rely on frozen lakes, Spirit of Speed features an extensive network of purpose-built tracks designed to deliver a wide variety of challenges. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants spend hours refining their skills, learning car control techniques and building confidence in low-grip conditions.

Most importantly, ELFERSPOT left Lapland with huge smiles and unforgettable memories. Their verdict was clear: the combination of Arctic scenery, expertly prepared Porsches, world-class instruction and the unique atmosphere created by Jan Kalmar and his team resulted in an experience that was every bit as brilliant as promised. For anyone looking to swap grey winter days for drifting through pristine Arctic snow, Spirit of Speed remains one of the most exciting driving experiences available anywhere in the world.