Gut Altentann
Jack Nicklaus laid out Gut Altentann in 1989 on rolling meadow north of Salzburg, the first 18 hole course the Golden Bear designed on the European continent. A par 72 of about 6,100 meters through mature parkland and water, it hosted the Austrian Open from 1990 to 1992 and remains one of the most polished resort tests in the Alps.
Photo: Golfclub Gut Altentann via Google.
The verdict
Gut Altentann opened in 1989 as Jack Nicklaus's first 18 hole design in continental Europe, set on gently rolling farmland at Henndorf am Wallersee, a short drive northeast of Salzburg. Restored in recent years to its original condition, it pairs a classic Nicklaus routing with the lakes, streams and stands of mature timber that frame almost every shot.
This is parkland golf of genuine pedigree. The fairways move with the land, the greens are bold and well defended, and water threatens on roughly half the holes. It played host to the Austrian Open in the early 1990s, with Nicklaus himself in the field in 1990, and a round here still feels like an occasion. Pair it with a stay in Salzburg and the surrounding lake district for one of central Europe's finest golf escapes.
Gut Altentann at a glance
- Opened
- 1989
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,100 m
- Green fee
- Visitor rate
Designer, opening year and par verified June 2026 from Nicklaus Design and leading course databases. Gut Altentann opened in 1989 as Jack Nicklaus's first 18 hole layout on the European continent, a par 72 of about 6,100 meters. It is a semi private club that welcomes visiting golfers; published visitor green fees vary by season and day (indicative, 2026), so always confirm the current rate and tee sheet directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Gut Altentann is a Nicklaus parkland in full voice, the holes flowing across meadow and around water with the trademark fairness and visible challenge of the architect's best work. The fairways are broad enough to swing freely yet ask for a chosen side to open the green, and the bunkering is precise rather than penal.
Water is the recurring theme, lakes and streams pressing in on the approach to roughly half the greens, so club selection and nerve matter as much as length. The greens are large, contoured and quick, and three putts come easily to the player who lands on the wrong tier.
The closing stretch gathers the round's themes, water and shaping and tempting risk, and rewards the golfer who has stayed patient. Walk it on a clear Salzburg morning with the Alps on the horizon and Gut Altentann makes its case as one of the loveliest places to play in central Europe.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Semi private club that welcomes visiting golfers; book a tee time in advance, particularly in the summer high season |
| Green fee | Published visitor green fees vary by season and day of the week (indicative, 2026); always confirm directly before booking |
| Booking | Reserve through the golf shop or your trip planner; weekends fill quickly in summer |
| On the day | Buggies and trolleys available; the parkland walk is gentle to moderate |
| Getting there | Henndorf am Wallersee, about 20 minutes northeast of Salzburg and its airport |
| Best months | May to September for the warm Alpine summer when the course is at its best |
Access and fee details verified June 2026; policies and rates change by season, so always confirm directly with the club or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in Salzburg, twenty minutes away, with its grand hotels, Baroque old town and Mozart heritage, or out among the lakes of the Salzkammergut for a quieter setting on the water.
Gut Altentann pairs naturally with the other strong courses of the Salzburg region for a multi day trip, with the lake district scenery and the city's culture filling the hours off the course.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Gut Altentann.
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Gut Altentann questions
Who designed Gut Altentann and when did it open?
Gut Altentann was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1989, the first 18 hole course Nicklaus designed on the European continent.
What is the par and length of Gut Altentann?
Gut Altentann is a par 72 of about 6,100 meters, roughly 6,670 yards, a parkland layout with water in play on around half the holes.
Can visitors play Gut Altentann?
Yes. Gut Altentann is a semi private club that welcomes visiting golfers; book a tee time in advance, especially in the summer high season, and confirm the current green fee before you travel.
Where is Gut Altentann?
Gut Altentann is at Henndorf am Wallersee in the Salzburg region of Austria, about 20 minutes northeast of the city of Salzburg and its airport.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.