Oslo Golfklubb
Founded in 1924 on the wooded shores of Lake Bogstad, Oslo Golfklubb is the oldest club in Norway and still its most storied, a par 72 of about 6,300 metres that the American architect Steve Forrest rebuilt between 2007 and 2009.
Photo: Oslo Golfklubb via Google.
The verdict
Oslo Golfklubb began life in 1924 as a nine hole course on the southern shore of Lake Bogstad, on the wooded edge of the Norwegian capital, and grew to a full eighteen within a decade. It is the oldest club in the country, and the parkland setting, framed by water and tall pine and spruce, is among the prettiest in Scandinavia.
The layout has been revised many times across its century, most radically by the American architect Steve Forrest between 2007 and 2009, who lengthened and reshaped it into a modern par 72 of about 6,300 metres. Long par 3s and water in play on several holes give it real bite, while the short northern season makes a summer round here feel like a prize.
Oslo Golfklubb at a glance
- Opened
- 1924
- Designer
- Founders 1924; Steve Forrest rebuild 2007 to 2009
- Type
- Lakeside parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,300 m
- Green fee
- Visitors with handicap
Founding year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Oslo Golfklubb and leading course databases. The club was founded in 1924, expanded to eighteen holes within a decade, and was rebuilt by Steve Forrest between 2007 and 2009 into a par 72 of about 6,300 metres. Visitor access is open to golfers with a valid handicap, mainly outside member competition times; green fees move with the short season, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Lake Bogstad is never far away, and water shapes the round on several holes where the safe line and the bold line are clearly drawn. Forrest's rebuild stretched the long par 3s into a genuine examination, so club selection and a steady tempo matter more than raw power.
The fairways run between mature pine and spruce, the corridors tighter than the open setting first suggests, and the greens reward an approach flighted under the breeze that can roll off the lake. It is classic northern parkland, lush in the long summer days.
The closing holes return toward the clubhouse and the lake, a fitting end to a round at the cradle of Norwegian golf. Time a visit for the long light of June and July and Oslo Golfklubb is hard to beat in Scandinavia.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Members club open to visitors with a valid handicap certificate, mainly outside member competition times |
| Green fee | Visitor green fee varies by day and season; confirm with the golf office (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book ahead through the club, particularly for weekend and peak summer tee times |
| On the day | Walking is easy on gentle terrain; carts can be arranged; a handicap card is required |
| Getting there | About twenty minutes from central Oslo; Oslo Gardermoen Airport is around forty five minutes away |
| Best months | May to September, with the long daylight of June and July at its best |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; policies and pricing change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Central Oslo is the obvious base, a compact, walkable capital of harbourside dining, museums and design, and only a short drive from Bogstad. It suits a city break built around a round or two of golf.
For a quieter stay, the leafy western suburbs around Bogstad and the Holmenkollen ridge put the course and the forest trails of the Nordmarka on the doorstep. Oslo also makes a fine start or finish to a wider Norwegian fjords trip.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels near Oslo Golfklubb.
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Oslo Golfklubb questions
When was Oslo Golfklubb founded?
Oslo Golfklubb was founded in 1924 as a nine hole course by Lake Bogstad and is the oldest golf club in Norway, expanding to eighteen holes within a decade.
Who redesigned Oslo Golfklubb?
The American architect Steve Forrest carried out the most radical rebuild between 2007 and 2009, reshaping it into a modern par 72 of about 6,300 metres.
Can visitors play Oslo Golfklubb?
Yes. The club welcomes visitors with a valid handicap certificate, mainly outside member competition times; book ahead and confirm the green fee with the golf office.
When is the best time to play?
The northern season runs roughly May to September, with the long daylight of June and July offering the finest conditions and almost endless evening golf.
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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.