Grafarholt Golf Club — Reykjavík
About Grafarholt Golf Club — Reykjavík
Grafarholt Golf Club sits on the elevated eastern fringes of Reykjavík, offering one of the most scenic golf experiences in the capital area. The 18-hole championship layout winds through open moorland with dramatic views of Mount Esja, the city skyline, and on clear days, the distant Snæfellsjökull glacier. Known for variable Icelandic winds that add an extra challenge, Grafarholt rewards strategic play and course management. The club is welcoming to visitors and provides full clubhouse facilities including a restaurant.
Story
Grafarholt was built on lava-sculpted heathland that early members had to clear by hand before the first holes could be laid out. The reward was elevation — and with it, some of the most dramatic views from any fairway in Iceland. Locals joke that the wind at Grafarholt adds at least three extra clubs to every approach shot, making it a genuine test even for low handicappers.
Why Visit
Panoramic 360° views from elevated fairways — Esja, the Atlantic, and Reykjavík skyline all visible from the course
Did You Know?
On very clear days you can see Snæfellsjökull glacier — over 100 km away — from the higher tees at Grafarholt.
Course Info
- Region
- capital-region
- Best Season
- May–September
- Duration
- 4–5 hours (full round)
Visitor Tip
Popular with locals — book ahead on weekends. The course is well maintained year-round when weather permits and is accessible by public transport.