The Arctic winter is a challenge few dare to take on, but for us, lovers of adventure and plein air, it was the perfect call. Aboard the Wingamm Oasis 610GL, we set off from Verona, heading to the far north, with a clear goal: to reach the North Cape by motorhome.
The departure: a race to the North
The first few days were a real challenge against time. With stages of about 1,000 km a day, we quickly crossed central Europe, taking advantage of the highways to travel up Germany to Munich and then beyond to Denmark.
The transition to Scandinavia was via the majestic Øresund Bridge, which connects Copenhagen to Malmö. Here the journey took on a new rhythm: the road became quieter, the landscapes more open, and the weather harsher. The fastest route north took us along the Swedish coast, passing through Stockholm, Uppsala, and finally Luleå, the last outpost before Lapland
An abnormal winter: snow is kept waiting
If there was one element 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 tires, and the journey went on smoothly.
But this is precisely where our Wingamm Oasis 610GL showed its worth. One night, by mistake, we turned off the heating before sleeping. With outside temperatures 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 came into full swing. The road took us into Finland, through silent forests and an increasingly white landscape. Finally, snow made its appearance, heralding 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 north, but an experience to be experienced deep inside. 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 sky lit by the northern lights.
