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Golf Courses Near Reykjavík: A Visitor's Guide
Base yourself in Reykjavík and compare city, coastal, lava-field and mountain-backed golf courses nearby, with verified holes, par, practical context and links to GoIceTravel course pages and online tee-time booking where available.
Golf Near Reykjavík: The Quick Answer
Reykjavík is a practical base for golfers because the Capital Region has everything from compact 9-hole courses to full championship layouts and a 27-hole facility. The current GoIceTravel golf database includes courses in Reykjavík, Kópavogur, Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður, Mosfellsbær and Kjalarnes, with several already connected to online tee-time booking.
Use this guide to narrow down the style of course you want, then open the individual GoIceTravel course page for current details, maps and booking options. You can also browse the full Iceland golf hub if you want to compare courses beyond the Reykjavík area.
Reykjavík Golf Club — Grafarholt
Grafarholt is an 18-hole, par 71 course on Reykjavík's eastern edge. The course is set on elevated open terrain with broad views toward the city, Mount Esja and the surrounding landscape, and it is one of the strongest options for visitors who want a full round without leaving the capital area.
GoIceTravel currently lists Grafarholt as bookable online. See Grafarholt course details and tee-time options →
Reykjavík Golf Club — Korpa
Korpa is the most flexible facility in this guide: 27 holes arranged as three independent 9-hole loops — Sjórinn, Áin and Landið — each par 36. Any two loops can be combined for an 18-hole, par 72 round, so the exact experience can vary depending on the booking.
The loops mix coastal, river and inland settings around the Korpúlfsstaðir estate. See Korpa course details and booking options →
Keilir Golf Club — Hafnarfjörður
Keilir is an 18-hole, par 72 course in Hafnarfjörður with one of the most distinctive settings near Reykjavík. Fairways run through dark lava terrain close to the coast, creating a strong contrast between black volcanic rock and green playing surfaces.
It is a particularly strong choice for visitors who want a golf experience that feels unmistakably Icelandic. See Keilir course details and tee-time options →
GKG — Leirdalur and Mýrin
Golfklúbbur Kópavogs og Garðabæjar operates two useful visitor options on the same grounds in Garðabær. Leirdalur is the full 18-hole, par 71 championship layout, while Mýrin is a compact 9-hole, par 34 course sharing the wider club facilities.
Choose Leirdalur when you want a full round, or Mýrin for a shorter game. Both are currently linked to online booking in GoIceTravel. Leirdalur → Mýrin →
Mosfellsbær Golf Club — Hlíðavöllur
Hlíðavöllur is an 18-hole, par 72 course in Mosfellsbær just outside Reykjavík. The setting combines mountain views, lava terrain and birch woodland, making it a good fit for visitors who want to leave the built-up capital area without committing to a long drive.
GoIceTravel currently lists the course as bookable online. See Mosfellsbær Golf Club details and tee-time options →
North of the City: Brautarholt and Bakkakot
Brautarholt is an 18-hole, par 70 course on the Kjalarnes peninsula north of Reykjavík, with an open coastal setting and views over Faxaflói. It suits visitors who want a full round in a more exposed seaside landscape.
Bakkakot in Mosfellsbær is a shorter 9-hole, par 35 option set in a greener valley landscape with mountains and a river. Both courses are currently connected to online booking. Brautarholt → Bakkakot →
Ness Golf Club — A Short Round in Reykjavík
Ness Golf Club offers a different kind of Reykjavík round: 9 holes, par 35, on a peninsula with Atlantic views and a compact layout. It is a useful option when you want to fit golf into a city day rather than build the whole day around an 18-hole round.
Ness is not currently mapped to the same online booking provider as the bookable courses above, so use the course page for the latest visitor information. See Ness Golf Club →
Which Reykjavík-Area Course Should You Choose?
- For a full city-area championship round: Grafarholt or GKG Leirdalur.
- For lava and coastal scenery: Keilir.
- For maximum flexibility: Korpa's three 9-hole loops.
- For a shorter 9-hole round: GKG Mýrin, Bakkakot or Ness.
- For an open coastal round north of the city: Brautarholt.
- For a mountain-backed course just outside Reykjavík: Mosfellsbær Golf Club.
How to Book Tee Times
Several Reykjavík-area courses in GoIceTravel are currently linked to online tee-time booking. Availability, prices and player slots can change by date, so use the live booking button on the individual course page rather than relying on a static price in an article.
To compare all current options in one place, open the Iceland golf hub and use the course filters, then continue to the individual course page before booking.
Visitor Tip
Choose the course first, then check the live tee-time page before building the rest of your day around it. A 9-hole option can fit naturally into a Reykjavík sightseeing day, while an 18-hole or 27-hole facility is better treated as the main activity of the day.
The Bottom Line
You do not need to travel far from Reykjavík to find very different golf experiences. Within the Capital Region and its immediate surroundings you can choose between city courses, coastal layouts, volcanic terrain, short 9-hole rounds and full 18-hole championship courses.
Start with the course style that fits your trip, then use GoIceTravel's individual golf pages for the most useful planning details and live booking links where available.
