Visby Golfklubb
On the Baltic island of Gotland, the course at Kronholmen has been rated the second best in Sweden, a windswept blend of links and parkland with almost every hole offering a view of the sea. Founded in 1958 and reshaped in the late 2000s by Pierre Fulke and Adam Mednick, this par 72 is the centerpiece of one of the loveliest and least crowded golf escapes in the Nordics.
Photo: Visby Golfklubb via Google.
The verdict
Gotland is Sweden's great summer island, and Visby Golfklubb is the reason golfers make the crossing. The club dates to 1958, but it was the late 2000s renovation by Pierre Fulke, the former Ryder Cup player, and architect Adam Mednick that lifted the Kronholmen course into the national conversation. Golf Digest ranked it Sweden's second best in 2022, and a round here quickly shows why: this is coastal golf of real quality in a setting most visitors do not expect to find in the Baltic.
The land mixes open, links like ground near the shore with stretches of pine and juniper inland, and the sea is almost always somewhere in view. It is not a brute, but it does not need to be, defending itself with the wind, with clever greens and with the kind of natural beauty that makes you slow down and enjoy the walk. Come for a Gotland summer, leave having played one of the best courses in Scandinavia.
Visby Golf Club at a glance
- Founded
- 1958
- Designer
- Fulke and Mednick
- Type
- Links and parkland
- Par
- 72
- Length
- Around 6,248 m
- Access
- Visitors welcome
Founding, designers, par and length verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; the club was founded in 1958 to a Nils Skold design and the championship eighteen, The One, was reshaped by Pierre Fulke and Adam Mednick and plays as a par 72 of around 6,248 metres. Green fees vary by season. Fees are indicative and we do not quote our own pricing, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The shoreline holes are the heart of Visby. Out near the Baltic the ground turns links like, the wind is unbroken and the sea fills the view, and these are the holes that decide a round and stay with you afterward. A controlled ball flight and a willingness to play the percentages pay off here, because the breeze can turn a simple par into a genuine test.
Inland, the course threads through pine and juniper on the Kronholmen nature reserve, quieter and more sheltered but no pushover, with greens that ask for thoughtful approach play. The variety between the open coastal stretch and the wooded interior gives the eighteen a real sense of journey, and the birdlife and flora of the reserve add to the pleasure of the walk.
Fulke and Mednick resisted the urge to overcomplicate, letting the land and the weather provide the challenge. The result is a fair, beautiful and quietly demanding course that rewards repeat play, and a nine hole companion course, The Next One, for an easy extra loop on a long Gotland evening.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting golfers; busiest in the Swedish summer holidays of July and early August, easiest midweek and in shoulder months |
| Green fee | Indicative around SEK 900 and up in the 2026 high season, roughly 80 euros, lower in spring and autumn; confirm directly |
| Booking | Reserve through the club or a Scandinavian golf specialist, well ahead for the peak summer weeks |
| On the day | Buggies and clubs for hire; a relaxed clubhouse and the nine hole Next One alongside. Smart golf dress |
| Getting there | At Kronholmen on Gotland's west coast, about 25 minutes from Visby; reach the island by ferry or a short flight from Stockholm |
| Best months | May to September, with the long light of midsummer and the firmest turf making June to August prime |
Access and fee guidance verified June 2026; green fees move with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The medieval town of Visby, a UNESCO World Heritage site ringed by its old stone wall, is the natural base, with characterful hotels, excellent restaurants and a famously lively summer. Stay within the walls and the course is a 25 minute drive, an easy morning round before an afternoon exploring the lanes, the harbour and the beaches.
For a quieter trip, the cottages and small hotels along Gotland's west coast put you closer to Kronholmen and the sea. Either way, the island's relaxed rhythm, its food and its light make Visby Golfklubb the heart of a golf and summer escape quite unlike anywhere else in Sweden.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts in Visby and across Gotland.
Build a Gotland golf trip
We pair Visby with the best of Gotland and the Swedish mainland, fold in the medieval town, the beaches and the long summer light, and cost it to the head with transfers and tee times arranged. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge handles the rest, with no obligation.
Visby Golf Club questions
Who designed Visby Golf Club and when did it open?
Visby Golfklubb was founded in 1958 with an original course laid out by Nils Skold. The current 27 holes, including the championship eighteen known as The One, were reshaped in the late 2000s by former tour professional Pierre Fulke and architect Adam Mednick.
What is the par and length of Visby's championship course?
The One, Visby's championship eighteen, plays as a par 72 of around 6,248 metres. The club also has a nine hole course, The Next One, giving 27 holes in total at Kronholmen.
Where is Visby Golf Club and how do I get there?
The course is at Kronholmen on the west coast of Gotland, a Baltic island reached by ferry from Nynashamn or Oskarshamn, or by a short flight from Stockholm to Visby. It is about a 25 minute drive from the medieval town of Visby.
Can visitors play Visby Golf Club?
Yes. Visby welcomes visiting golfers and is busiest in the Swedish summer holidays of July and early August. Tee times are easiest midweek and in the shoulder months. Always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Founding, designers, par and length verified June 2026; access and fee guidance verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.