Golf in Iceland
Play under the midnight sun · 65+ courses · Lava fields & fjord views
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Keilir Golf Club — Hafnarfjörður
Golf through dramatic lava fields with stunning coastal views and Iceland's iconic Keilir mountain backdrop.
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Brautarholt Golf Club
18-hole, par 70 course on the Kjalarnes peninsula north of Reykjavík, with coastal views over Faxaflói bay — bookable online.
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Akureyri Golf Club — Arctic Open
Experience midnight golf at the world's northernmost 18-hole course, nestled on a vibrant green hillside above Akureyri.
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Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club — Westman Islands
18-hole golf course on Heimaey surrounded by cliffs and volcanic scenery.
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Mosfellsbær Golf Club
18-hole course just outside Reykjavík with mountain and lava field views.
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GKG Golf Club — Leirdalur
A stunning 18-hole course in Garðabær, offering lush greens, tranquil ponds, and distant Mount Esja views.
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Unique Experience
Midnight Golf — Tee Off at 11pm
Iceland's long summer nights make midnight golf one of the country's most unique experiences. From late May through July, the sun barely dips below the horizon — giving golfers natural daylight around the clock.
Bakkakotsvöllur Golf Course
Ísafjörður Golf Club
Öndverðanes Golf Course
Ness Golf Club — Reykjavík
Akureyri Golf Club — Arctic Open
Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club — Westman Islands
Grafarholt Golf Club — Reykjavík
Keilir Golf Club — Hafnarfjörður
Midnight Golf Tip
Most Icelandic golf clubs allow you to book tee times in the evening throughout summer. Akureyri and Ness Golf Club are the most famous for midnight rounds, but almost any course works from late May to late July.
Fun Facts
Did You Know?
Iceland has over 65 golf courses for a population of just 380,000 — one of the highest ratios of golf courses per capita in the world.
In June and July, the sun never fully sets in Iceland. Golfers at Akureyri can tee off at midnight under natural daylight.
The Arctic Open in Akureyri has been played under the midnight sun since 1986 — players tee off at 10pm and finish after midnight.
The Westman Islands Golf Club was partially buried by lava during the 1973 volcanic eruption. The course was rebuilt right next to the solidified lava flow.
Ness Golf Club was founded in 1934 — one of the oldest golf clubs in the Nordic countries.
Puffins are a genuine hazard at the Westman Islands Golf Club — they nest in burrows along the cliff-top fairways and occasionally wander across the greens.
All Courses
29 Golf Courses in Iceland
From the oldest club to volcanic island fairways — Iceland's most remarkable courses.
Bakkakotsvöllur Golf Course
Nestled in a verdant valley with majestic mountains as a backdrop, Bakkakotsvöllur offers an unforgettable golfing experience. The course gracefully follows the natural contours of the land, featuring lush fairways, strategic bunkers, and a winding river that adds both beauty and challenge.
Ísafjörður Golf Club
Ísafjörður Golf Club sits at the end of a remote Westfjords fjord, surrounded by towering mountains that plunge into the sea. Playing golf here, with the midnight sun and Arctic scenery, is a uniquely Icelandic experience. The 9-hole course is open to visitors during the summer season.
Öndverðanes Golf Course
Öndverðarnes Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 course in the Grímsnes district of South Iceland, roughly 15 km north of Selfoss. Founded in 1974 with an original 9-hole layout, the club expanded to a full 18 holes in 2010. The course measures 5,366 metres from the back tees through open farmland and gentle pastoral terrain. Conveniently positioned between Selfoss and the Golden Circle route, Öndverðarnes makes an easy stop for visitors exploring South Iceland.
Ness Golf Club — Reykjavík
Perched on a verdant peninsula jutting into the Atlantic, Ness Golf Club offers an unforgettable 9-hole experience at Nesvöllur. Enjoy challenging fairways, distinct sand bunkers, and panoramic views of the deep blue ocean, distant mountains, and a charming lighthouse, all under the vast Icelandic sky.
Akureyri Golf Club — Arctic Open
Akureyri Golf Club is an extraordinary destination, perched at 65.5° North amidst vibrant green fairways and challenging bunkers, as seen from above. This 18-hole course, home to the famous Arctic Open, offers breathtaking panoramic views of Akureyri town, the expansive Eyjafjörður fjord, and the majestic surrounding mountains. Playing a round under the continuous daylight of the midnight sun is a truly unique, bucket-list golfing experience.
Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club — Westman Islands
Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club operates an 18-hole course on Heimaey, set between coastal cliffs, volcanic terrain and the island's settled landscape.
Grafarholt Golf Club — Reykjavík
Perched on Reykjavík's elevated eastern fringes, Grafarholt Golf Club offers one of the capital area's most scenic golf experiences. Its 18-hole championship layout, winding through open moorland, provides dramatic vistas of Mount Esja, the city skyline, and the Atlantic. Known for its challenging Icelandic winds, the course rewards strategic play amidst stunning natural beauty, as seen in its verdant, striped fairways and well-placed bunkers.
Keilir Golf Club — Hafnarfjörður
Experience a unique 18-hole golf course carved through ancient lava fields in Hafnarfjörður, where jet-black rock contrasts vividly with lush green fairways. As seen in the image, golfers navigate challenging holes alongside the ocean, with the perfectly cone-shaped Keilir mountain dominating the horizon.
Korpa Golf Club
Korpa is Reykjavík Golf Club's 27-hole facility in Kópavogur, made up of three independent nine-hole loops: Sjórinn (par 36), Áin (par 36), and Landið (par 36). Each loop can be played on its own or combined in pairs for an 18-hole round at par 72. The Sjórinn loop runs close to the coastline with views toward the Atlantic; the Áin loop follows the river that winds through the Korpúlfsstaðir estate; the Landið loop is the most inland of the three. The facility is set on the historically significant Korpúlfsstaðir estate in Kópavogur, roughly 15 minutes from central Reykjavík. The club operates one of Iceland's most active junior programmes and shares a pro shop, driving range, and clubhouse with the Grafarholt course across town. Bookings can be made per loop or as an 18-hole combination.
Brautarholt Golf Club
Brautarholt Golf Club is a classic 18-hole, par 70 course on the Kjalarnes peninsula, roughly 30 minutes north of central Reykjavík. The course sits along the waterfront with views over the Faxaflói bay, combining open coastal terrain with natural elevation changes. Founded in 1958, it is one of Iceland's established clubs and popular with both visitors and locals. Online tee-time booking is available through Golfscape.
GKG Golf Club — Leirdalur
GKG Golf Club's Leirdalur course is the full 18-hole championship layout operated by Golfklúbbur Kópavogs og Garðabæjar (GKG) in Garðabær, just south of Reykjavík. The course winds through a leafy suburban landscape with views of the surrounding mountains. GKG also operates the separate 9-hole Mýrin course on the same grounds.
Oddur Golf Club
Urriðavöllur is an 18-hole, par 71 heathland course built across a lava field from the dormant Búrfell shield volcano in Garðabær. The black-rock framing of the fairways gives the course a distinctly Icelandic character rare in European heathland design. Golfklúbburinn Oddur was formally established in 1993 and expanded to a full 18-hole layout in 1997. The club has hosted the 2016 European Ladies' Amateur Team Championship (20 national teams) and the 2022 European Girls' Team Championship — Iceland's most internationally recognised amateur venue outside Reykjavík Golf Club. Urriðavatn lake runs along the course boundary and influences wind patterns on several holes. On-site restaurant Hola Mathús is open daily from 8:00. The course is 20 minutes from central Reykjavík and 45 km from Keflavík Airport.
Suðurnes Golf Club
Hólmsvöllur is an 18-hole, par 72 links course at Garðskagi — the closest championship course to Keflavík International Airport, under 10 minutes' drive from the terminal. Founded in 1964 and expanded to 18 holes by Swedish architect Niels Skjold in 1986, the course places five holes with direct Atlantic exposure at Garðskagi point alongside thirteen holes winding through lava heath. The third hole, Bergvík, demands a tee shot of up to 183 metres entirely over a sea inlet — one of the most dramatic single holes in Icelandic golf. The club hosted the 2005 Icelandic Stroke Play Championship and was nominated Iceland's best course by the World Golf Awards in 2019. On-site restaurant NÍTJÁNDA BISTRO is open daily. Approximately 50 km from central Reykjavík.
Grindavík Golf Club
Golfklúbbur Grindavíkur’s 18-hole, par 70 Húsatóftavöllur course occupies one of the most geologically extraordinary locations in European golf. The course straddles the boundary of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, with five holes running along the Atlantic coastline and thirteen winding through contiguous lava fields north of the Reykjanesvíta road. Founded in 1981, the club opened a major new 18-hole layout in 2012. The course is approximately 50 km from Reykjavík and 7 km from the Blue Lagoon. Important: Grindavík is in an active volcanic zone. The course was confirmed operating in the 2026 season, but road access can close with short notice during eruption events. Always check safetravel.is and road.is before travelling.
Geysir Golf Course
Geysir Golf Course is a 9-hole course set in the heart of the Golden Circle, adjacent to the famous Geysir geothermal area in South Iceland. Golfers can enjoy a round with the steaming vents and hot springs of the Haukadalur valley as a backdrop — a setting unlike almost anywhere else on earth. Convenient for visitors combining a Golden Circle road trip with a round of golf.
Kiðjaberg Golf Club
Kiðjaberg Golf Club offers an 18-hole, par 71 championship course in the scenic Grímsnes district. With verdant fairways winding alongside the powerful Hvítá glacial river, as seen in the image, golfers face unique natural challenges. It's a perfect blend of sport and stunning Icelandic nature, easily accessible from the Golden Circle.
GKG Golf Club — Mýrin
The Mýrin nine-hole course is the shorter half of Golfklúbbur Kópavogs og Garðabæjar's (GKG) 27-hole complex in Garðabær. Added in 2007 as part of a club expansion designed by Swedish architect Jan Sederholm with later enhancements by Icelandic designer Andrés Guðmundsson, Mýrin plays to par 34 from approximately 2,400 metres at back tees — a compact lake-and-bunker test well suited to morning warm-up rounds or golfers new to links-style conditions. The adjacent 18-hole Leirdalsvöllur championship course has hosted the Icelandic National Championship. Shared facilities include a driving range, pro shop, and restaurant. The club sits on Route 41, approximately 7 km from central Reykjavík and 35–40 minutes from Keflavík Airport.
Ólafsvík Golf Club
Golfklúbburinn Jökull has played golf on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula since 1973. In July 2026 the club relocated from the former Fróðarvöllur site near Ólafsvík to a new 9-hole course, Rifsvöllur, in the village of Rif — directly at the foot of Snæfellsjökull glacier. The new course plays across open coastal farmland with the glacier and the North Atlantic as the permanent backdrop.
Blönduós Golf Club
Blönduós Golf Club, known as Golfklúbburinn Ós, offers a charming 9-hole experience nestled by the Blanda river in North Iceland. With its well-maintained greens, striking bunkers, and expansive views under a vibrant blue sky, it provides a truly relaxing stop approximately 3 km from Blönduós town. Visitors are welcome, and equipment hire is available for convenience.
Borgarnes Golf Club
Borgarnes Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 course set in the Hamri area near Borgarfjörður in West Iceland. Founded in 1973, the front 9 opened in 1976 and the full 18-hole layout was completed in 1998. The course measures 5,338 metres from the white tees and offers a satisfying round with views of the surrounding fjord and hills. Borgarnes is famous for its connection to Egils Saga, making this a uniquely historic golf destination. Online tee-time booking is available through Golfscape.
Egilsstaðir Golf Club
Discover the serene Egilsstaðir Golf Club, a 9-hole course nestled within the beautiful birch forests of East Iceland. Enjoy a unique golfing experience with fairways winding through the trees, framed by dramatic highland scenery and the nearby Lagarfljót lake. It's a tranquil escape in one of Iceland's most remote and picturesque regions.
Hella Golf Club
Hella Golf Club operates Strandarvöllur, an 18-hole golf course near Hella in South Iceland. The open course has views toward Hekla and the surrounding Rangárþing landscape.
Hellishólar Golf Club
Þverárvöllur is a 9-hole, par 36 layout in the Fljótshlíð valley beneath the Eyjafjöll mountain range in South Iceland. Two rivers — Þverá and Grjótá — run directly through the course, creating natural water hazards on almost every hole. The fairways are framed by the volcanic silhouette of Eyjafjallajökull to the east and Tindfjallajökull to the north. The course is part of the Hellishólar estate, a working equestrian centre with self-catering accommodation; horse trekking is available from a neighbouring farm 2 km away. Hellishólar is approximately 10 km north of Hvolsvöllur along Route 261, 30 km west of Skógar waterfall, and 120 km from Reykjavík along the Ring Road.
Höfn Golf Club
Höfn Golf Club is one of Iceland's most scenically situated courses, with Vatnajökull — Europe's largest glacier — forming a dramatic white backdrop. The 9-hole course overlooks the beautiful Hornafjörður lagoon and is surrounded by mountains. An unforgettable round in Iceland's glacier country.
Mosfellsbær Golf Club
Mosfellsbær Golf Club offers an 18-hole championship course just 20 minutes from Reykjavík, set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Esja. The course winds through lava fields and birch woodland, with excellent facilities and a welcoming clubhouse. One of Iceland's most popular courses for visiting golfers.
Sauðárkrókur Golf Club
Sauðárkrókur Golf Club offers 9 holes amidst the picturesque Skagafjörður fjord region of North Iceland. The course presents lush, undulating green fairways, framed by rolling hills and distant mountains, as seen in the vibrant image. This area is renowned for its Icelandic horses, Viking heritage, and dramatic landscapes, making it a compelling stop for golfers touring the Ring Road.
Selfoss Golf Club
Selfoss Golf Club operates the Svarfhólsvöllur — a 14-hole, par 69 course beside the Ölfusá river in South Iceland. The unusual 14-hole layout gives the course a distinctive character among Icelandic clubs. Conveniently located along the Ring Road, it is a practical stop for golfers exploring the South Coast.
Siglufjörður Golf Club
Siglufjörður Golf Club occupies one of the most dramatic locations of any golf course in the world — a narrow fjord hemmed in by steep mountains in the far north of Iceland. Once Iceland's herring capital, Siglufjörður now offers visitors a unique Arctic golf experience with stunning scenery.
Vík Golf Club
Vík Golf Club offers 9 holes in one of Iceland's most dramatic landscapes — beside the famous black sand beaches of Reynisfjara. Play with views of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks and Mýrdalsjökull glacier. The course is open during summer and is perfect for golfers exploring the South Coast.
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Map of Golf Courses
Most courses are clustered around Reykjavík, with notable courses in Akureyri and the Westman Islands.
Before You Go
Practical Information
Golf Season
The main season runs from May to October. Most courses close in winter due to frost. June and July are peak season for midnight golf.
Equipment Rental
Most Icelandic golf clubs offer club rental for visitors. Call ahead to reserve. Trolleys and pull carts are widely available.
Green Fees
Green fees typically range from ISK 6,000–12,000 (€40–80) for 18 holes. Members of affiliated clubs may receive discounts.
Weather
Icelandic weather is unpredictable. Always bring a waterproof jacket regardless of the forecast. Wind can dramatically affect play.
Getting There
Most Capital Region courses are 15–30 minutes from central Reykjavík by car. Akureyri is a 45-minute flight or 5-hour drive from Reykjavík.
Booking
Book tee times directly through each club's website, or use Golfscape for instant online booking at participating courses.
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