Brautarholt
Edwin Roald routed Brautarholt along the cliffs of the Kjalarnes peninsula, half an hour north of Reykjavik, where the holes tumble between black rock, turf and the open North Atlantic. It plays as a compact twelve holes today, with an expansion toward a full eighteen in progress, and the par 3s alone, running from 130 to 245 yards, are worth the short drive from the city.
Photo: Brautarholt Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Brautarholt is the most dramatic golf in the Reykjavik area, a clifftop course that the architect Edwin Roald shaped to fit the land rather than force a routing onto it. Holes run to the edge of the sea, the turf is firm and the views across Faxafloi bay are the kind that make you forget your score. It is small in scale, currently twelve holes with more on the way, but it punches far above its size.
This is not a championship test in the conventional sense and it does not pretend to be. It is a pure, wind exposed links adventure on a spectacular site, ideal as a half day round when you are based in Reykjavik. Pair it with Keilir or the longer parkland clubs around the capital and you have a genuine Iceland golf trip built around the long summer daylight.
Brautarholt Golf Club at a glance
- Designer
- Edwin Roald
- Setting
- Clifftop coastal
- Holes
- 12, expanding toward 18
- Par 3s
- 130 to 245 yds
- Green fee
- From 11,900 ISK
- Access
- Public, visitors welcome
Designer, layout and indicative fees verified June 2026 from Brautarholt Golf Club and leading course databases. Edwin Roald designed the course, which played as nine holes before three more were added in 2017 to make twelve, with further holes under construction toward a full eighteen. The architect set the holes without a fixed overall par, so figures focus on the celebrated par 3s, which run from 130 to 245 yards. Green fees are indicative for the 2026 season; always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Brautarholt is all about its setting. The fairways thread between outcrops of dark volcanic rock and the cliff edge, and on a clear day you look out over Faxafloi bay to Mount Esja and the Snaefellsnes peninsula beyond. Edwin Roald let the natural contours dictate each hole, so no two play alike and the ground game matters as much as the air.
The par 3s are the headline, a varied set from a wedge of 130 yards to a full long iron of 245, several of them played along or over the sea with the wind a constant negotiation. When the breeze comes off the Atlantic, club selection becomes guesswork in the best sense, and a calm evening under the midnight sun is one of golf's quieter thrills.
The expansion under way aims to push the layout past 6,500 yards and toward eighteen holes, but even now Brautarholt rewards the player who keeps the ball low, plays for the bounce and enjoys the scenery. Come for the experience and the photographs as much as the card.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public daily fee club; visitors welcome, booking ahead advised in the short summer season |
| Green fee | From about 11,900 ISK for twelve holes and 15,600 ISK for eighteen, played as two loops of nine (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Online or through the golf shop; tee sheets fill on fine summer evenings |
| Season | May to September, with near round the clock daylight at midsummer |
| Getting there | About 30 minutes north of Reykjavik on the Kjalarnes peninsula |
| On the day | Walking on firm coastal turf; dress for wind and changeable weather |
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Access and fees verified June 2026; the season is short and weather dependent, so always confirm current rates and tee availability directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Almost everyone plays Brautarholt from a base in Reykjavik, which is roughly half an hour to the south and full of design led hotels, strong restaurants and the wider draw of the Icelandic capital. The city makes an easy hub for golf, the Blue Lagoon, the Golden Circle and the south coast.
For a golf focused stay, the capital region puts Brautarholt, Keilir and the other Reykjavik area courses within a comfortable drive, so you can play late into the bright summer evenings and still be back in town for dinner.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Brautarholt Golf Club.
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Brautarholt Golf Club questions
Who designed Brautarholt and what kind of course is it?
Brautarholt was designed by Edwin Roald as a clifftop coastal course on the Kjalarnes peninsula north of Reykjavik. It currently plays as twelve holes, with an expansion toward a full eighteen under way.
What is the par and length of Brautarholt?
The architect laid out the holes without a fixed overall par. The par 3s run from 130 to 245 yards, and the planned expansion aims to take the layout past 6,500 yards.
Can visitors play Brautarholt and what does it cost?
Yes. Brautarholt is a public daily fee club. Indicative 2026 fees start around 11,900 ISK for twelve holes and 15,600 ISK for eighteen played as two loops of nine. Always confirm current rates before booking.
When is the best time to play Brautarholt?
The season runs from roughly May to September. Midsummer brings near round the clock daylight, so late evening rounds under the bright Icelandic sky are a highlight.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, layout and indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.