Porsche Ice Experience

The experience starts from the moment you arrive at Kittilä Airport in Finland, a small airport with Porsche event branding throughout, comforting participants that we are in the right place. A Porsche staff member is available to check everyone in and bags are tagged and loaded onto the Porsche coach waiting outside. We are transported to the Hotel Levi Panorama at the foot of the Levi ski fields, our home away from home during the experience.

For the winter sports enthusiasts, let me tell you about the resort. Nestled in the picturesque Finnish Lapland, Levi Ski Resort offers a unique winter wonderland experience. With 43 slopes, 27 ski lifts, and the longest slope stretching 2.4km, it caters to skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The snow-sure conditions and breathtaking scenery make it a must-visit destination for winter sports enthusiasts. Beyond skiing, visitors can enjoy reindeer sleigh rides, husky safaris, and snowmobiling. The charming village of Levi also offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and accommodation options, making it the perfect base to explore the magical winter wonderland of Lapland on your non-driving days.

The hotel itself is branded with Porsche and boasted a spectacular Porsche 911 Dakar in the foyer, as well as a Porsche lifestyle store where you can purchase jackets and other gear for the experience if you are not from a cold climate. As a Porsche guest, you receive tickets to the gondola every day, which allows you to explore the picturesque Levi ski village at your leisure.

At the welcome dinner on the first night, we were seated in our groups of ten, giving us the opportunity to acquaint ourselves with those who we would be sharing the experience. We were briefed on the event program and introduced to the instructors tasked with guiding us through the following three days.

On the morning of day one, we made our way to the conference area to meet our instructors in person and attend a motorsport briefing.

DRIFT INTO THE GREAT WHITE OPEN

We were then taken to the driving area, which is the base for the day, complete with a restaurant for lunch. The garages are a special experience where we became familiar with our cars, for us we started with the mighty 911 Turbo S, and then swapped to a Taycan Turbo S for the afternoon.

The instructors guide participants through a series of handling courses, starting with an inner circle and an outer circle to learn drifting techniques. Throughout the day, we move onto other various circuits, where the groups discover new skills such as rally flicks and linked drift slalom courses, all while getting the hang of the ice and snow. The satisfaction of mastering a challenging section is addictive, and many participants leave the experience elated and wanting more.

On demanding sections, the bar is gradually raised further, allowing participants to put what we have learned into practice. The event itself is a testament to German precision, with everything running like clockwork. The cars are driven all day by various people, driven hard, and then returned to the garage, where we find them in perfect condition again the next day.

The Porsche Ice Experience in Levi, Northern Finland, promises an adventure-packed trip where evenings are just as thrilling as the days. Imagine dining in cozy huts situated along the ice tracks of pure driving bliss. The experience also offers the opportunity to snowmobile to a nearby restaurant, indulging in a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will stay with you forever. Beyond the adrenalinepumping activities, the picturesque landscape with the Northern Lights in the background is a sight to behold. In summary, the Porsche Ice Experience in Levi, Northern Finland, combines the thrill of driving on ice with the beauty of winter, creating an unforgettable experience that will exceed all expectations.