Golf in Oslo
The Norwegian capital is a short, characterful golf city break wrapped in fjord, forest and clean Nordic light. Within an hour of the harbour sit a Robert Trent Jones Jr championship course rated among the best in Norway, the country's oldest and most prestigious club at Bogstad, a parkland favourite east of the city, and a dramatic ridgeline layout to the west. The long summer evenings keep you playing close to midnight.
Photo: Miklagard Golf via Google.
Why golf in Oslo
Oslo is the most underrated golf city break in northern Europe. The capital sits at the head of a long fjord, hemmed by forested hills, and its best courses are scattered through that green belt within 20 minutes to an hour of the centre. A group can base in the heart of the city, dine on the harbour at Aker Brygge each night, and still make a mid morning tee time without fuss. The golf is northern parkland and forest at its purest: firm, well kept turf, water and granite, birch and spruce, and the soft, low light of a Scandinavian summer that lingers late into the evening.
The headline round is Miklagard, the Robert Trent Jones Jr and Christian Lundin design near Klofta that opened in 2001 and is regularly rated among Norway's finest, its holes named for Norse kings and gods. In the city itself, Oslo Golfklubb at Bogstad is the country's oldest and most exclusive club, a mature parkland test rebuilt by Steve Forrest. Add the friendly parkland of Losby just east of town and the spectacular, ravine crossed Holtsmark to the west, and Oslo makes a rounded long weekend that non golfers enjoy as much as the players, with the fjord, the ski jump, the museums and the food all on the doorstep.
The courses that matter
Miklagard Golf · Robert Trent Jones Jr and Christian Lundin, 2001
Norway's marquee championship course, near Klofta about 25 minutes northeast of the city and 10 minutes from Oslo Airport. A bold Robert Trent Jones Jr and Christian Lundin design through farmland and forest, its holes named for Norse monarchs and deities. The showpiece round of any Oslo trip.
Oslo Golfklubb, Bogstad · founded 1924, Steve Forrest rebuild 2008
Norway's oldest golf club, set on parkland at Bogstad in the city itself. A par 72 of about 6,300 metres rebuilt by the American architect Steve Forrest, with long par 3s and water in play on several holes. The most prestigious and historic round in Oslo, and a private members club.
Losby Golfklubb · Peter Nordwall
A welcoming venue about 20 minutes east of the centre, designed by the Swedish architect Peter Nordwall, with the championship 18 hole Ostmork course and the shorter nine hole Vestmork. Water hazards and long greens give the main course bite, and the manor house hotel makes it an easy base.
Holtsmark Golfklubb · Robert Trent Jones II
A dramatic Robert Trent Jones II layout near Sylling, roughly 50 minutes west of Oslo, with holes that run along ridgelines and across steep ravines. One of the region's first public courses and one of its most spectacular, it has been described as the Prince Course of Norway for its bold, plunging terrain.
Oustoen Country Club
Norway's most exclusive club, laid out on its own island in the Oslofjord and reached by the club's boat. A private, members and guests only retreat with a charm all of its own, it is the rare round that doubles as a day out on the water. Access is strictly limited, so it is one to arrange well in advance.
Designers, opening years and club histories verified June 2026 from the clubs and recognized course databases. Miklagard is a Robert Trent Jones Jr and Christian Lundin design opened in 2001; Oslo Golfklubb was founded in 1924 and rebuilt by Steve Forrest; Losby was designed by Peter Nordwall; Holtsmark is by Robert Trent Jones II. Access, conditioning and visitor policy change, so confirm with each club before planning.
When to go: the Oslo golf season
| Window | What to expect |
|---|---|
| May to Jun | The pick of the year: courses fresh after the thaw, mild temperatures, daylight stretching toward midnight and tee sheets not yet at their busiest |
| Jul to Aug | Peak summer, warmest and busiest as Norwegians take their holidays; book ahead and enjoy golf late into the long Nordic evening |
| Sep to early Oct | A fine, quieter shoulder with autumn colour through the birch and spruce; cooler and a little wetter, with the season winding down by mid October |
| Nov to Apr | Cold, snowbound and short on daylight, with courses closed; not a window for golf, though Oslo is a wonderful winter city for skiing and culture |
May to September is the golf season. Green fees and rates change by season and year; always confirm directly before booking.
Getting there, costs and where to stay
Oslo Airport (OSL) at Gardermoen is well connected across Europe and sits about 35 minutes north of the city by the Flytoget express train or by car, which conveniently places it near Miklagard. The other leading courses are spread through the forested belt east, west and within the city, between 20 minutes and an hour by car, so a hire car or a driver makes a multi course trip straightforward. Most groups base in central Oslo for the harbour dining, the design hotels and the museums, and drive out to the golf each day.
Norway is not a budget destination, but green fees are fair for the quality and the city carries the rest of the experience. We can pair the right central hotel with the best of the Oslo clubs and arrange the tee times and transfers as one package, including the harder bookings at Oslo Golfklubb and the island round at Oustoen.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts in Oslo, or read the wider Norway golf hub.
Plan an Oslo golf trip
Tell us roughly when you want to travel and who is in the group, and a concierge will build an Oslo itinerary around Miklagard, Oslo Golfklubb and the city's best, costed to the head, with no obligation.
Oslo golf questions
What is the best golf course in Oslo?
Miklagard Golf, a Robert Trent Jones Jr and Christian Lundin design that opened in 2001 near Klofta, is consistently rated among the best courses in Norway and is the standout championship round of any Oslo golf trip. The historic Oslo Golfklubb at Bogstad, the country's oldest club, is the most prestigious in the city itself.
When is the best time to play golf in Oslo?
May to September is the Oslo golf season. Late May through June is often the sweet spot, with courses fresh after the thaw, mild weather and daylight that stretches close to midnight. July and August are warmest but busiest, and September offers a quieter shoulder before the cold returns.
How far are the courses from central Oslo?
Oslo Golfklubb at Bogstad sits within the city, while Losby is about 20 minutes east, Miklagard about 25 minutes northeast near the airport, and Holtsmark roughly 50 minutes west near Sylling. A hire car or a driver makes playing several courses from a single Oslo base straightforward.
Can visitors play the top Oslo courses?
Most leading clubs around Oslo welcome visiting golfers with advance booking, with tighter availability in peak summer. Oslo Golfklubb is a private members club with limited visitor access, and Oustoen is a private island club, so plan those well ahead. We can secure the bookings and arrange transfers as part of a planned trip.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Club histories, designers and the regional season verified June 2026; green fees indicative for the 2026 season. Last reviewed June 2026.