Keilir Golf Club — Hafnarfjörður
About Keilir Golf Club — Hafnarfjörður
Keilir Golf Club takes its name from the perfectly cone-shaped mountain that dominates the horizon to the south — one of Iceland's most recognizable landmarks. The course itself threads through ancient Reykjanes lava fields, where jet-black rock contrasts with vivid green fairways in a distinctly Icelandic way. Founded in 1967, the club has grown to offer a full 18-hole layout that challenges players with narrow lava-bordered holes and unpredictable coastal winds. The town of Hafnarfjörður — the Viking village — sits just minutes away.
Story
Building a golf course on lava requires ingenuity. When Keilir was founded, members filled lava crevices by hand to create smooth playing surfaces, a labour of love that took years. The result is a course where nature and sport are inseparable — ancient volcanic rock lines the rough and occasionally intrudes onto the fairway, a reminder that this landscape was shaped by fire.
Why Visit
Golf through dramatic lava fields with Iceland's most iconic cone-shaped mountain as a constant backdrop
Did You Know?
The lava surrounding Keilir Golf Club is part of the same ancient lava flow system that stretches across the entire Reykjanes Peninsula.
Course Info
- Region
- capital-region
- Best Season
- May–September
- Duration
- 4–5 hours (full round)
Visitor Tip
Wind can be strong here — bring an extra club. The lava rough is unforgiving and morning rounds offer the best light for photography.