Linna Golf
Tim Lobb and the European Golf Design team routed Linna Golf in 2005 across forest, farmland and water about 100 km north of Helsinki. A par 72 of roughly 6,624 yards, it ranks among Finland's finest championship tests and pairs beautifully with the long light of a Nordic summer.
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The verdict
European Golf Design, with Tim Lobb on the drawing board, completed Linna Golf in 2005 on rolling ground near Hameenlinna, the old castle town about an hour north of Helsinki. The routing moves through stands of Finnish pine and birch, across pockets of farmland and around a series of lakes and wetlands, a par 72 that stretches to roughly 6,624 yards from the championship markers.
It earns its reputation as one of Finland's best modern courses on variety and conditioning rather than sheer length. The greens are large and cleverly contoured, the water is in play often enough to focus the mind, and the whole property feels generous and walkable. Played under the near endless daylight of a Finnish June or July, when you can tee off late into the evening, Linna is a memorable centrepiece for a Nordic golf trip.
Linna Golf at a glance
- Opened
- 2005
- Designer
- European Golf Design, Tim Lobb
- Type
- Parkland and forest
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,624 yds
- Green fee
- Public
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Linna Golf and leading course databases. The course was completed in 2005 to a European Golf Design plan led by Tim Lobb, a par 72 of about 6,624 yards. Linna is open to visiting golfers who book in advance; guest green fees are published on the club price list and vary by season and weekday or weekend, indicative 2026. Always confirm current rates and tee availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Linna rewards the golfer who can shape the ball and pick the right line off the tee. The fairways are broad in the landing areas but flanked by forest and the occasional lake, so the premium is on position rather than power, and the par 5s tempt the bold to take on carries over water.
The greens are the defining feature, big, rolling surfaces that ask for committed approaches and pace control on the putt. The closing stretch turns back toward the clubhouse with water and timber tightening the corridors, the kind of finish that can swing a match in the cool of a long northern evening.
For visitors used to firm links turf, the lush parkland conditioning of a Finnish summer is a different game, soft and lush, with the ball flying true through still air. Plan an evening round to make the most of the light and the quiet.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public course; visiting golfers welcome with a handicap certificate, advance booking advised in the short summer season |
| Green fee | Published seasonal guest rates; advance booking and weekend play carry higher fees, indicative 2026 |
| Booking | Reserve a tee time through the club well ahead, as the playable season is short and weekends fill quickly |
| On the day | Carts and a driving range are available; many visitors walk the rolling parkland in the long summer light |
| Getting there | Hameenlinna, about an hour by car north of Helsinki and within easy reach of Helsinki Airport |
| Best months | June to August for warm days and near endless Nordic daylight, with late evening tee times |
Access and fee details verified June 2026; the Finnish season is short and rates change, so always confirm directly with the club before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in Hameenlinna itself, a relaxed lakeside town built around its medieval castle, or push on to Helsinki for a wider choice of hotels, dining and culture before driving up for a round. Either base puts Linna within an easy reach and suits a short Finnish summer escape.
For a golf focused trip, the lakes region around Hameenlinna offers quiet country hotels and spa resorts that pair well with long evenings on the course. It is an ideal spot to build a relaxed Nordic itinerary around, combining Linna with the daylight, the saunas and the calm of the Finnish summer.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Linna Golf.
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Linna Golf questions
Who designed Linna Golf and when did it open?
Linna Golf was designed by European Golf Design, with architect Tim Lobb, and opened in 2005 near Hameenlinna in southern Finland.
What is the par and length of Linna Golf?
Linna Golf is a par 72 of about 6,624 yards from the championship tees, routed through forest, farmland and water in classic Finnish parkland style.
Can visitors play Linna Golf?
Yes. Linna is open to visiting golfers who hold a handicap certificate and book in advance. The Finnish season is short, so reserve a tee time well ahead, especially for weekends.
When is the best time to play Linna Golf?
June to August, when Finland enjoys warm days and near endless daylight that allows tee times late into the evening. The playable season runs roughly from May to October.
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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.