The Arctic winter is a challenge that few dare to face, but for us, lovers of adventure and plein air, it was the perfect call. On board the Wingamm Oasi 610GL, we set off from Verona, heading for the far north, with a clear objective: to reach the North Cape by camper van.
The departure: a race to the North
The first few days were a real challenge against time. With stages of around 1,000 km per day, we quickly crossed central Europe, using the motorways to drive up through Germany to Munich and then on to Denmark.
The passage into Scandinavia was via the majestic Øresund Bridge, which connects Copenhagen and Malmö. Here, the journey took on a new rhythm: the road became quieter, the landscapes more open and the climate harsher. The fastest route north took us along the Swedish coast, via Stockholm, Uppsala and finally Luleå, the last outpost before Lapland
An abnormal winter: the snow is a long time coming
If there was one thing we expected to find abundant, it was snow. Yet, all the way to the far north of Sweden, the roads were surprisingly clean. We did not need to put studs on our tyres, and the journey proceeded without difficulty.
But this is precisely where our Wingamm Oasis 610GL showed its worth. One night, by mistake, we turned off the heating before going to sleep. With outside temperatures of around -5°C, it was still 10°C inside the motorhome in the morning. An unintentional test that confirmed the vehicle's outstanding thermal insulation.
Entering Lapland: the true north begins here
After passing Luleå, the journey got into full swing. The road took us into Finland, through silent forests and an increasingly white landscape. Finally, snow made its appearance, announcing the arrival in the real Finnish Lapland.
We left behind the frenzy of the first few days. The journey was no longer just a race to the North, but an experience to be lived deep inside. The Arctic silence, the first hints of northern lights, the promise of ever more adventurous roads: the real challenge had just begun.
⏩️ In the next article, the arrival in Lapland and the first nights under the northern lights.
