Wentorf Reinbeker
Founded in 1901, Wentorf-Reinbeker is the fourth oldest golf club in Germany, a compact, tree lined parkland laid out by Karl Grohs on the green edge of Hamburg. A par 72 of traditional character, it offers a quiet, historic round a short drive from the city center.
Photo: Wentorf-Reinbeker Golf-Club via Google.
The verdict
Wentorf-Reinbeker Golf-Club traces its roots to 1901, which makes it the fourth oldest club in Germany and one of the founding homes of the game in the north of the country. The course sits in mature parkland between Wentorf and Reinbek on the southeastern fringe of Hamburg, an easy escape from the city into old trees and quiet fairways.
Karl Grohs shaped the layout that members play today, a par 72 of modest length but real charm, where accuracy and a deft short game count for more than power. It is not a championship monster and does not pretend to be; the appeal is heritage, atmosphere and a friendly, walkable round close to one of Europe's great cities.
Wentorf-Reinbeker at a glance
- Founded
- 1901
- Designer
- Karl Grohs
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 5,820 yds
- Green fee
- Guest rates apply
Founding year, designer and par verified June 2026 from Wentorf-Reinbeker Golf-Club and leading course databases. The club was founded in 1901, making it the fourth oldest in Germany, with the parkland course attributed to Karl Grohs, a par 72 of about 5,820 yards. Guest green fees vary by day and season, and visitors usually need a current handicap and home club membership, so always confirm rates and access directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Wentorf-Reinbeker is a classic northern German parkland, its fairways running between stands of mature deciduous trees that have had more than a century to grow into the round. The challenge is placement rather than distance, with the trees and the angles doing the defending.
The greens are small to medium and well established, asking for a controlled approach and a tidy short game. It is a course that suits the thinking golfer and the visitor who values history and calm over raw yardage, a gentle but genuine test that has entertained Hamburg golfers for generations.
What lingers is the sense of place: old trees, a settled members club and the easy proximity to the city. Wentorf-Reinbeker is the kind of unhurried, heritage round that rounds out a Hamburg trip, paired naturally with the championship links at Falkenstein a few miles away.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club that welcomes guests with a current handicap and home club membership; book through the secretariat or golf shop |
| Green fee | Guest green fees apply and vary between weekdays and weekends; confirm the current rate when booking (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve ahead, especially at weekends; the club is busiest in the long northern summer days |
| On the day | An easily walkable parkland; a current handicap certificate is generally expected |
| Getting there | Wentorf bei Hamburg, about 25 minutes southeast of central Hamburg and close to the A24 and A25 |
| Best months | May to September for the warm, long days; the parkland is at its best in late spring and early autumn |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; the club is private and guest policies change, so always confirm rates and tee availability directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers stay in Hamburg itself, a short drive northwest, where the hotels of the city center and the Alster lakes sit close to the airport and the wider attractions of one of Germany's most appealing cities. A Hamburg base puts Wentorf-Reinbeker and Falkenstein within easy reach.
For a quieter stay nearer the course, the towns of Reinbek and Bergedorf on Hamburg's southeastern edge offer calm and convenience. The area is ideal for a short city and golf break, pairing the heritage parkland of Wentorf-Reinbeker with the celebrated Falkenstein links.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Wentorf-Reinbeker.
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We book the Wentorf-Reinbeker tee times, pair them with Falkenstein and the best of the region and arrange the lodging around them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Wentorf-Reinbeker questions
When was Wentorf-Reinbeker founded?
Wentorf-Reinbeker Golf-Club was founded in 1901, which makes it the fourth oldest golf club in Germany. The present parkland course is attributed to the architect Karl Grohs.
What is the par and length of Wentorf-Reinbeker?
Wentorf-Reinbeker is a par 72 of about 5,820 yards, a compact and traditional parkland course in mature trees on the southeastern edge of Hamburg.
Can visitors play Wentorf-Reinbeker?
Yes. The club welcomes guests who hold a current handicap and home club membership. Tee times are booked through the secretariat or golf shop, and a handicap certificate is generally expected.
Where is Wentorf-Reinbeker?
The club is in Wentorf bei Hamburg, about 25 minutes southeast of central Hamburg, close to the A24 and A25 and a short drive from the Falkenstein links.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Founding year, designer and par verified June 2026; access and indicative fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.