Golf in Denmark
Mild summers, midnight light and some of the best value golf in northern Europe, from a Nicklaus course on Zealand to the dunes and heathland of Jutland and the historic clubs of Copenhagen. The courses that matter, the regions, the seasons and how to plan it.
Photograph: The Scandinavian Golf Club, 飞翔, via Google
Why golf in Denmark
Denmark is one of golf's quietest pleasures. The country has more than 180 courses for a population of under six million, the conditioning is excellent, and the green fees are a fraction of what the same quality costs in Britain or Ireland. The land helps: glacial Jutland gives heathland and genuine dunes on the west coast, while Zealand and the islands offer rolling parkland and a handful of modern resort courses. Best of all is the summer light. In June and July the sun barely sets, and a keen group can play 36 holes and still sit down to dinner in daylight.
The game here has real pedigree and a rising profile. Copenhagen Golf Club, in the royal deer park at Klampenborg, is the oldest club in Scandinavia, the Solheim Cup came to Simon's Golf Club near Helsingor in 2007, and HimmerLand in north Jutland has hosted European Tour and DP World Tour golf for over a decade. Add the arrival of Great Northern, the first Jack Nicklaus design in the country, and Denmark has quietly become a serious short haul golf destination for travellers who want quality without the crowds.
The regions
Zealand and Copenhagen
The capital island holds the historic clubs in and around Copenhagen, the Solheim Cup host at Simon's Golf Club, and Great Northern an hour to the south, an easy base for a city and golf break.
East Jutland
The mainland's golf heartland, from the Lubker resort on Djursland to the lakeside courses around Silkeborg, rolling and wooded, with HimmerLand further north near Aalborg.
The West Coast
The North Sea side, where Esbjerg's heathland and the links at Henne and Fano give the firmest, most natural golf in the country, often in a sea breeze.
The courses that matter
Great Northern
The first Jack Nicklaus course in Denmark, a high end pay and play on the Baltic coast south of Copenhagen, with five star lodging and the most polished golf experience in the country.
Lubker Golf Resort
Twenty seven holes across the Sand, Sky and Forest nines on the hills of Djursland, repeatedly voted Denmark's best course at the World Golf Awards, with a resort hotel and spa on site.
HimmerLand, New Course
Northern Europe's largest golf resort at 45 holes. The New course was rebuilt for tournament golf and has hosted the European Tour and DP World Tour event in north Jutland for over a decade.
Esbjerg Golf Club
Heather, pine and sandy turf on the North Sea side, regularly rated the finest inland test in Denmark and the closest the country comes to the great heathland of Surrey.
Royal Copenhagen Golf Club
The oldest club in Scandinavia, playing through the royal deer park at Dyrehaven where wild deer roam the fairways, a parkland steeped in history minutes from the city centre.
Simon's Golf Club
A manicured parkland near Helsingor that staged the 2007 Solheim Cup, long and well presented, the most championship feel of the Copenhagen area clubs.
Silkeborg Ry Golf Club
Set among the lakes and forests of Denmark's Lake District, a handsome, undulating parkland and a natural pairing with Lubker for an east Jutland trip.
Fano Golf Links
A genuine, old fashioned links on the island of Fano off Esbjerg, short by modern standards but pure seaside golf, played firm and fast in the North Sea wind.
Designers and host history verified June 2026. Course profiles are added across the site as the directory grows. Always confirm visitor access and fees directly before booking.
When to go
| Season | Conditions | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| June to August | Mild and dry, daylight close to midnight at midsummer | Peak season, easy to play 36 holes a day, book ahead |
| May and September | Cooler, a little wetter, quieter courses | The value sweet spot, firm turf and softer rates |
| October to April | Cold and short days, many courses on winter greens | Off season, golf only for the hardy |
Denmark sits far enough north that the summer days are vast and the winters dark. Plan a trip for the long light of June and July to get the most golf out of every day.
Indicative costs
| Item | Indicative 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Typical green fee | Around 400 to 700 Danish kroner | Most established clubs in high summer |
| Premium round | Around 800 to 1,200 Danish kroner | Great Northern and the marquee resorts |
| A week, all in | Around €1,500 to €3,000 per person | Hotels, a hire car and several rounds, excluding flights |
Indicative third party figures for the 2026 season, shown to set expectations only. We are a guide, not an operator, and never quote our own pricing. Always confirm directly before booking.
Getting there and around
Copenhagen is the main gateway, with direct flights from across Europe and a fast train and metro from the airport into the city, putting the Zealand clubs and Great Northern within an easy drive. For a Jutland trip, fly into Billund, the home of Lego in the centre of the peninsula, or Aalborg in the north, both within an hour of the region's best courses. A hire car is the sensible way to link courses once you are there, since the great golf is spread across the islands and the mainland, and the bridges and motorways make the driving quick and painless.
Where to stay
Match the base to the region. For a Copenhagen trip, a city hotel pairs the historic clubs and Simon's Golf Club with the restaurants, the harbour and Tivoli, while the lodging at Great Northern offers a more secluded golf retreat to the south. In Jutland, the resort hotels at Lubker and HimmerLand keep you on site with spa, restaurants and several courses on the doorstep, the simplest one base golf week in the country. Book the resort rooms well ahead for the short, busy summer, and let one planner line up the right base for each leg.
Plan your Denmark golf trip
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Denmark golf questions
When is the best time to play golf in Denmark?
May to September is the prime season, with mild temperatures, firm turf and daylight that stretches close to midnight at midsummer, when you can comfortably play 36 holes in a day. April and October are cooler shoulder months with softer rates. The courses largely close or move to winter greens from November to March.
What is the best golf course in Denmark?
There is no single answer, but Great Northern, the first Jack Nicklaus design in the country, the heathland of Esbjerg, and the resort golf at Lubker and HimmerLand all feature at the top of the national rankings. Many visitors build a trip around two or three of them by region.
How much does a golf trip to Denmark cost in 2026?
Denmark is good value by northern European standards. Indicative 2026 green fees run from around 400 to 700 kroner at most clubs, rising to roughly 800 to 1,200 kroner for a premium round at Great Northern. A week with hotels, a hire car and several rounds typically lands between €1,500 and €3,000 per head. Always confirm directly before booking.
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