Ullna Golf Club
Ullna opened in 1981 as Sven Tumba's lakeside vision north of Stockholm, then closed and reopened in June 2013 after a thorough Nicklaus Design rebuild. A par 72 wrapped around the shore of Lake Ullna with water in play on most holes, it is one of the most photogenic parkland courses in Scandinavia.
Photo: Ullna Golf & Country Club via Google.
The verdict
Ullna lies about 20 kilometres north of Stockholm at Akersberga, strung along the edge of Lake Ullna. The club dates to 1981 and the tennis and golf entrepreneur Sven Tumba, but the course you play today is essentially a new one, rebuilt by Nicklaus Design and reopened in June 2013 after almost two years closed.
The rebuild leaned into the water. Lakes, inlets and the main shoreline come into play on the majority of holes, and the greens are bold and well defended, so accuracy off the tee and a steady nerve on the approach count for everything. It is a polished, resort grade parkland with a memorable lakeside clubhouse, and it ranks among the better modern courses around the Swedish capital.
Ullna Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1981, rebuilt 2013
- Designer
- Sven Tumba, then Nicklaus Design
- Type
- Lakeside parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,236 yds
- Green fee
- From about 1,500 SEK
Designer, history, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Ullna Golf Club, Nicklaus Design and leading course databases. Ullna opened in 1981 to a Sven Tumba design, closed in 2011 and reopened in June 2013 after a Nicklaus Design rebuild, a par 72 of about 6,236 yards. Recent green fees have run around 1,500 Swedish kronor, roughly 220 euros, often including lunch, with discounts later in the summer. Fees are indicative for 2026 and change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Water is the theme at Ullna and it is unrelenting in the best way, with the lake, its inlets and a series of constructed ponds threatening tee shots and approaches across most of the round. The fairways are generous enough to give you a chance, but the angles into the greens are dictated by where you are willing to flirt with the edge of the water.
The Nicklaus rebuild gave the greens real shape, with run offs, tiers and well placed bunkering that demand the right portion rather than just the surface. Distance control matters as much as line, because a long approach that lands on the wrong tier can leave a putt that is almost impossible to lag close.
The closing stretch along the shoreline is the signature, the kind of lakeside finish that photographs beautifully and tests the nerve when there is a card to protect. With the clubhouse looking out over the water, Ullna is a fitting headline round for a short golf trip out of Stockholm.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Members and visitors welcome; a recognised handicap is generally expected, tee times subject to availability |
| Green fee | From about 1,500 SEK, roughly 220 euros, often including lunch (indicative, 2026); summer discounts can apply |
| Booking | Book online or through the golf reception in advance; the short Swedish season makes prime weekends busy |
| On the day | Walking is easy on a relatively compact site; buggies and a driving range available, lakeside clubhouse dining |
| Getting there | Akersberga in Osteraker, about 20 kilometres and 30 minutes north of central Stockholm |
| Best months | June to early September for the long Nordic days and the firmest, greenest conditions |
Access and fee arrangements verified June 2026; Ullna's rates and tee sheet change by season and the Swedish golf season is short, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visitors base themselves in central Stockholm, only half an hour away, and treat Ullna as a day trip into the lake country. The capital is full of excellent hotels and dining and makes a natural hub for a Stockholm golf and city break.
For a golf focused stay, the Roslagen lake and archipelago region around Akersberga has comfortable lodging close to the course and several other quality clubs within reach. It is an easy area to build a two or three course trip around, pairing Ullna with the best parkland golf near the capital.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Ullna Golf Club.
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Ullna Golf Club questions
Who designed Ullna and when did it open?
Ullna opened in 1981 to a design by Sven Tumba, then closed and reopened in June 2013 after a full rebuild by Nicklaus Design, so today's course is effectively a modern Nicklaus layout.
What is the par and length of Ullna?
Ullna is a par 72 of about 6,236 yards, a relatively compact but demanding lakeside parkland with water in play on most holes.
Can visitors play Ullna?
Yes. Ullna welcomes visitors, usually with a recognised handicap and subject to availability. Recent green fees have run around 1,500 Swedish kronor, often with lunch; confirm the current rate directly before booking.
Where is Ullna?
Ullna sits at Akersberga in Osteraker, on the shore of Lake Ullna about 20 kilometres and half an hour north of central Stockholm.
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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.