HimmerLand New Course
The championship course at HimmerLand Golf and Spa Resort, the New Course hosts Made in HimmerLand on the DP World Tour. Comprehensively rebuilt by the Danish architect Philip Spogard and completed in 2012, it is a par 73 routed through the forest and lakes of North Jutland, with five tees that take it from gentle to genuinely tour tough.
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The verdict
HimmerLand Golf and Spa Resort sits in the forest near Gatten in North Jutland, a couple of hours north of Aarhus, and its New Course is the best known championship layout in Denmark thanks to its place on the European tour calendar. Each year it stages Made in HimmerLand, a DP World Tour event won by a string of leading names, and it has also hosted Challenge Tour golf, so the visiting golfer plays a genuine tour test.
The course was transformed in a comprehensive rebuild by the Danish architect Philip Spogard, completed in 2012, when the greens, bunkers and most of the tees were reconstructed to championship standard in what was described as the biggest golf course renovation ever carried out in Denmark. A par 73, it runs through stands of forest and around lakes, with five sets of tees stretching from about 5,200 metres to roughly 6,800, so it flexes from a fair resort round to a serious examination. The signature is the natural amphitheatre at the 16th, known as Himmerland Hill, that turns the closing stretch into a stage.
HimmerLand New Course at a glance
- Designer
- Philip Spogard rebuild
- Completed
- 2012
- Type
- Forest and lakes
- Par
- 73
- Yardage
- To about 6,800 m
- Green fee
- Seasonal, confirm directly
Designer, rebuild year, par and length verified June 2026 from HimmerLand Resort, the DP World Tour and leading course databases. The New Course was comprehensively rebuilt by the Danish architect Philip Spogard, with the work completed in 2012; it plays as a par 73 stretching to roughly 6,800 metres from the championship tees, with five tee sets from about 5,200 metres. It is the host of Made in HimmerLand on the DP World Tour. Resort green fees are seasonal, so always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The New Course is a modern tournament test wrapped in Danish forest. Spogard rebuilt it with bold, well shaped bunkering and large, contoured greens that hold up to professional scrutiny, and water comes into play often enough that the tour pros plot their way around rather than overpower it. From the back tees at about 6,800 metres it is a real examination; from the forward markers it relaxes into an enjoyable resort round, which is the point of the five tee sets.
The closing holes are the show. The par 6 on the card adds a rare big number to attack or respect, and the 16th, Himmerland Hill, sits in a natural bowl that fills with spectators during Made in HimmerLand and produces a steady stream of dramatic moments, including some celebrated holes in one. Playing it on a quiet day, with the grandstand land empty and the forest still, is a treat that connects the visiting golfer directly to the tour.
With the resort hotel, spa and a second course on site, it is an easy, self contained golf break, and the most direct way to play tournament golf in Denmark.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort championship course open to visitors and resort guests; book ahead, especially around tournament week |
| Green fee | Seasonal; the resort sets the rate, highest in the summer peak (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve through HimmerLand Resort or as part of a stay and play package; guests receive preferential access |
| On the day | Walkable but a buggy is comfortable on the longer back tees; hotel, spa and a second course on site |
| Getting there | Gatten in North Jutland, about two hours north of Aarhus and within reach of Aalborg Airport |
| Best months | May to September for the warmest, driest golf and the long Nordic daylight |
Access and pricing verified June 2026; the New Course welcomes visitors and resort guests, and green fees are seasonal. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is HimmerLand Resort itself, with its hotel, apartments, spa and restaurants set among the courses, which makes for an easy, self contained golf break in the quiet forest of North Jutland. The cities of Aalborg and Aarhus add more to do and more to see within a comfortable drive, and both bring you within range of the wider Jutland golf scene.
The New Course pairs naturally with the resort's other layout and with the links and parkland courses of Jutland for a longer Danish golf trip. Tell us when you want to play and we will build the trip around it, tour course and all.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near HimmerLand.
Build a Denmark golf trip
We book the HimmerLand tee times, pair them with the best of Jutland and arrange the resort stay and spa around your golf. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
HimmerLand New Course questions
What tour event does the HimmerLand New Course host?
The New Course at HimmerLand hosts Made in HimmerLand, an annual event on the DP World Tour, and has also staged Challenge Tour golf. It is the championship course of HimmerLand Golf and Spa Resort in North Jutland.
Who redesigned the HimmerLand New Course?
The New Course was comprehensively rebuilt by the Danish architect Philip Spogard, with the work completed in 2012, when greens, bunkers and most tees were reconstructed to championship standard.
What is the par and length of the HimmerLand New Course?
The New Course is a par 73 that stretches to roughly 6,800 metres from the championship tees, with five sets of tees from about 5,200 metres so it suits a wide range of players.
Can visitors play the HimmerLand New Course?
Yes. The New Course is the resort championship course at HimmerLand and is open to visitors and resort guests. Book ahead, ideally as part of a stay, and confirm current green fees, which are seasonal.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, rebuild year, par and length verified June 2026; green fees are seasonal. Last reviewed June 2026.