Golf in Sweden
A nation of more than four hundred golf clubs, long summer days that run to ten at night and a flagship at Bro Hof Slott that ranks with the best of continental Europe. The courses that matter, the regions, the season and how to plan it.
Photograph: Bro Hof Golf AB, Bro Hof Golf Club, via Google
Why golf in Sweden
Sweden plays far more golf per head than almost any country on earth, with more than four hundred clubs and a production line of major champions to match, from Annika Sorenstam and Henrik Stenson to Ludvig Aberg. For the travelling golfer that depth means choice: a Robert Trent Jones Jr championship test outside Stockholm, classic seaside links in the far south that feel a short hop from the great courses of Britain, and a long summer of soft, green, well drained turf maintained to a standard that shames its modest green fees.
The real Swedish luxury is light. From late May to early August the sun barely sets, the courses hold dew long into the evening and you can play 36 holes and still sit down to a long dinner in daylight. Add some of the cleanest, calmest scenery in Europe, an easy hop from most of the continent and value that undercuts Spain or Scotland, and Sweden becomes one of the smartest summer trips a golfer can take.
The regions
Stockholm and Malardalen
The capital and the lakeland around it hold the country's heaviest concentration of championship golf, led by Bro Hof Slott, with Ullna and a cluster of strong clubs all within an easy drive of Arlanda.
The West Coast
The sandy Halland and Bohuslan coast from Gothenburg down to Halmstad and Bastad, home to the classic championship links of Halmstad and a string of seaside clubs on free draining ground.
Skane and the South
The warmest corner of the country, with the longest season and the best links: Falsterbo and Barseback on the coast and the modern PGA Sweden National inland, all an easy reach of Malmo and Copenhagen.
The courses that matter
Bro Hof Slott, Stadium
Ranked the number one course in Sweden and one of the finest in continental Europe, a long, immaculate parkland test along Lake Malaren that has hosted the Nordea Masters.
Bro Hof Slott, Castle
The gentler, more playable second course at Bro Hof, opened three years after the Stadium and a fine round in its own right for those who want both in a day.
Halmstad, North
A perennial top three Swedish course on the west coast at Tylosand, laid through pine and heather, with later nines by Nils Skold and Frank Pennink and a long championship pedigree.
Falsterbo
The classic links of Sweden, on a flat sandy spit at the country's south west tip with a lighthouse and the sea on three sides, the third oldest club in the country and pure seaside golf.
Barseback, Ocean and Pine
The championship resort club that staged the 2003 Solheim Cup and a long run of Scandinavian Masters, with two strong courses on the Oresund coast and a clubhouse built for groups.
PGA Sweden National
A modern 36 hole championship complex south of Malmo built to stage the biggest events in Swedish golf, with a links inspired layout and a parkland counterpart on a vast flat site.
Ullna
A long established lakeside course in the Stockholm archipelago, an early Swedish championship venue with water in play across a pretty, low lying parkland routing.
Vasatorp
A long time championship host near Helsingborg with multiple loops, a regular on the Swedish tournament rota since the 1970s and an easy add for a southern trip.
Bastad
Two courses on the scenic Bjare peninsula on the west coast, a resort town setting that pairs seaside golf with one of the prettiest corners of the country.
Designers and opening years 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 | Warm, settled, daylight past 10pm in midsummer | Prime season, easily 36 holes a day, book the marquee tee times early |
| May and September | Cooler, fresher, a little more weather | Excellent value shoulder months, courses in fine condition |
| April and October | Cold mornings, the south opens first and closes last | Skane only for the most part, the cheapest and quietest golf |
The far south of Skane opens in early April and can stay playable into November, while the inland and northern clubs run a tighter summer season. The midnight sun in the far north offers a novelty round in late June. Always confirm opening dates before you travel.
Indicative costs
| Item | Indicative 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bro Hof Slott, Stadium | Around SEK 1,900 to 2,500, about €170 to €230 | Weekday to weekend, the country's top course |
| Most leading clubs | Around SEK 800 to 1,500, about €70 to €135 | Halmstad, Falsterbo, Barseback, PGA Sweden National |
| A week, all in | Around €2,500 to €4,500 per person | Strong courses, good hotels, a hire car, 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
Sweden is an easy hop from most of Europe. Stockholm Arlanda is the gateway for the capital and Bro Hof Slott, a short drive west of the city, while Gothenburg Landvetter puts you closest to the west coast clubs at Halmstad and Bastad. For a southern trip the smartest arrival is often Copenhagen, just over the Oresund bridge from Malmo, which drops you within half an hour of Falsterbo, Barseback and PGA Sweden National. Distances between regions are long, so a hire car is essential and the roads are fast, quiet and beautifully kept.
Where to stay
Match the base to the region. Around Stockholm a city hotel pairs the championship golf at Bro Hof with restaurants and the archipelago, and the club has its own accommodation for an early tee time. On the west coast the Tylosand resort beside Halmstad is the natural base, with beach and spa alongside the golf. In the south the seaside hotels of Falsterbo and Bastad and the city hotels of Malmo all work well, and one planner can line up the right base for each leg.
Plan your Sweden golf trip
Tell us the courses you want and roughly when. One concierge costs the whole trip to the head and replies within one working day, with no obligation.
Sweden golf questions
When is the best time to play golf in Sweden?
June to August is the prime window, with warm, settled weather and daylight past 10pm, long enough to play 36 holes and still eat dinner in the sun. The season runs roughly April to October, longest and warmest in the south of Skane. The far north offers a midnight sun novelty round in midsummer.
Which is the best golf course in Sweden?
Bro Hof Slott, the Stadium Course outside Stockholm, is consistently ranked the number one course in the country and one of the best in continental Europe. The Robert Trent Jones Jr design opened in 2007. Halmstad on the west coast and the classic links at Falsterbo run it close.
How much does a golf trip to Sweden cost in 2026?
Indicative 2026 green fees run to around SEK 1,900 to 2,500 at Bro Hof Slott, roughly €170 to €230, while most top clubs sit nearer SEK 800 to 1,500, around €70 to €135. A week of strong courses with hotels and a car typically lands between €2,500 and €4,500 per head. Always confirm directly before booking.
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