New and Modern Golf in Switzerland: 2026
Switzerland will never be a high volume golf destination, but its modern Alpine courses are among the most scenic in Europe. For 2026 the story is less about brand new openings and more about the contemporary courses redefining mountain golf. Here is what to know and where to play.
Photo: Andermatt Golf Course via Google.
The headline: modern Alpine golf comes of age
Switzerland's golf scene is small, seasonal and spectacular, set among the highest mountains in Europe. The most significant modern addition is the Andermatt Swiss Alps course, a Kurt Rossknecht design that has been recognised as Switzerland's best course on several occasions, a par 72 that blends contemporary design with dramatic Alpine terrain and plays from roughly May to October.
Rather than a stream of brand new openings, the Swiss story for 2026 is about these modern courses maturing into genuine destinations. Andermatt in particular has grown into a year round Alpine resort where summer golf now sits alongside its winter skiing, a model that points to where new mountain golf is heading.
The courses that anchor a trip
Andermatt is the modern benchmark, but it sits within a wider Swiss scene of real quality. The historic Crans-sur-Sierre, high on a plateau at around 1,500 metres with views toward the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc, is the country's most famous course, home of the European Masters and a layout named for Severiano Ballesteros.
Between the contemporary drama of Andermatt and the established prestige of Crans, a Swiss golf trip offers some of the most beautiful settings in the game. The courses are seasonal and the elevation is real, but the scenery is unmatched, which is the whole point of golf in the Alps.
How to plan it for 2026
Swiss golf is a summer pursuit, with the mountain courses generally open from late spring to autumn once the snow has cleared. A 2026 trip pairs naturally with the wider appeal of the Alps, combining a few high altitude rounds with hiking, lakes and the resorts themselves, which makes it as much a scenic holiday as a golf one.
Base in a resort such as Andermatt or Crans Montana, plan your golf for the May to October window, and book ahead since the season is short and the courses are popular. Keep any quoted green fee indicative for 2026 and confirm directly before booking.
Our take
Our take is that Switzerland is a destination for the golfer who values scenery and novelty over volume, with Andermatt the standout modern course and Crans the historic draw. It is not a place for thirty six holes a day, but for a handful of unforgettable Alpine rounds.
Go in summer, combine the golf with everything else the Alps offer, and treat a Swiss round at altitude as one of the most memorable, if least conventional, experiences in European golf.
Plan your Switzerland golf trip
From the modern Alpine course at Andermatt to the storied fairways of Crans, tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge builds and costs the trip, with no obligation.
Questions
What is the standout modern golf course in Switzerland?
The Andermatt Swiss Alps course, a Kurt Rossknecht par 72 that has been named Switzerland's best course on several occasions. It blends contemporary design with dramatic Alpine terrain and plays from roughly May to October.
Which other Swiss golf courses should I play?
Crans-sur-Sierre, high on a plateau near Crans Montana with views toward the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc, is Switzerland's most famous course, home of the European Masters. Together with Andermatt it anchors a scenic Swiss golf trip.
When is the golf season in Switzerland?
Swiss mountain golf is a summer pursuit, with courses generally open from late spring to autumn once the snow clears, broadly May to October. The season is short and the courses are popular, so book ahead and confirm green fees before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course and season details verified June 2026 from course and tourism sources; conditions and green fees change, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.