Switzerland Golf Holidays
Golf at fifteen hundred metres with the Alps as a wall behind every green. Switzerland is summer alpine golf at its most spectacular, led by the European Masters course high above Crans Montana and the modern links style of Andermatt.
Photo: Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club, Switzerland via Google.
Who this trip suits
A Switzerland golf holiday suits players who want their golf set among the greatest mountain scenery in Europe. The season is short and gloriously summer led, roughly June to October once the snow has gone, and the courses sit on high plateaus and in alpine valleys where the air is clear and the views are extraordinary. Crans sur Sierre, the long time home of the European Masters, is the round every visitor wants.
It works for couples and small groups who pair two or three rounds with the wider country: the resort towns of the Valais, the lakes of Geneva and Lucerne, the trains, the spas and the food. The golf is enjoyable rather than punishing, the resorts are polished, and the journeys between valleys, often by spectacular rail, are part of the trip.
The courses to build it around
Crans sur Sierre · Crans Montana
High on a plateau above the Rhone valley, Crans sur Sierre has been the home of the European Masters since 1939 and was remodelled by Seve Ballesteros in 1999. The mountain panorama is unmatched in golf, and it is the centrepiece of any Swiss trip.
Andermatt Swiss Alps · Rossknecht, 2016
In the Urseren valley, Andermatt is a modern, ecologically designed course by Kurt Rossknecht that opened in 2016 and has been named Switzerland's best. A Scottish flavoured layout of over six kilometres in a spectacular alpine bowl, with a play and stay resort attached.
Golf Club Bad Ragaz
In the east near the spa town of Bad Ragaz, this 1956 Donald Harradine parkland course sits in beautiful surroundings ringed by mountains, paired with one of the country's great spa resorts. A relaxed, polished base.
The Geneva and Lake courses
Around Lake Geneva and the western cities, courses such as Lausanne add classic parkland golf with lake and Alp views, easy to fold into a trip that includes Geneva or Montreux.
The alpine resorts
Switzerland's resort towns, from Crans Montana to the Valais and beyond, pair golf with cable cars, walking, lakes and some of the best hotels in the Alps for the non golfing hours.
Spa and the table
Swiss spa towns like Bad Ragaz pair golf with thermal baths and fine dining, so a round is easily followed by a long lunch, a thermal soak and an alpine evening.
Designers and dates verified June 2026 from the clubs and recognized course databases. Crans sur Sierre has hosted the European Masters since 1939 and was remodelled by Seve Ballesteros in 1999; Andermatt Swiss Alps was designed by Kurt Rossknecht and opened in 2016; Golf Club Bad Ragaz dates from 1956 and was designed by Donald Harradine. Access, conditioning and green fees change, so always confirm with each club before booking.
A sample Switzerland week, day by day
Arrive in the Valais
Fly into Geneva, take the train up to Crans Montana, and settle in with a mountain evening.
Crans sur Sierre
A morning on the European Masters course, then the resort and the panorama in the afternoon.
Travel to Andermatt
A scenic rail journey, then a round on the modern Andermatt links in its alpine bowl.
Bad Ragaz and the spa
A round at Bad Ragaz, then an afternoon in its famous thermal spa.
Geneva or home
A final round near the lake and a night in Geneva or Montreux, or head home from the Valais.
Indicative green fees and when to book
| Course | Style and note | Indicative green fee |
|---|---|---|
| Crans sur Sierre | European Masters host, high alpine plateau | about 110 to 170 CHF |
| Andermatt Swiss Alps | Modern Rossknecht course, alpine valley | about 100 to 160 CHF |
| Golf Club Bad Ragaz | 1956 parkland, spa resort | about 110 to 170 CHF |
| Lake Geneva courses | Classic parkland near the lake | about 90 to 150 CHF |
Best time to book: the Swiss season runs roughly June to October at altitude, with July to September the most reliable for warm, dry alpine golf; Crans is busiest around the European Masters, so check the tournament dates and book 2 to 4 months ahead for the best resort rooms and tee times. Tee times via our trip enquiry; where to stay via our recommended hotels and resorts.
Plan a Switzerland golf trip
Tell us roughly when you want to travel and how much golf you want, and a concierge will build a Valais, Andermatt or lakes trip around Crans sur Sierre and the alpine courses, with hotels, spa and rail, and no obligation.
Switzerland golf holiday questions
Where is best for a golf holiday in Switzerland?
The Valais is the natural base, anchored by Crans sur Sierre above Crans Montana, the long time home of the European Masters and the most spectacular round in the country. Andermatt in central Switzerland and Bad Ragaz in the east add a modern alpine course and a great spa resort, while the courses around Lake Geneva suit a western trip.
When is the best time for golf in Switzerland?
The alpine season is short and summer led, roughly June to October once the snow has cleared, with July to September the most reliable. Crans is busiest around the European Masters, so check the dates. Winter golf is not an option at altitude.
How much does a golf holiday in Switzerland cost?
Green fees at the headline courses run from roughly 90 to 170 Swiss francs depending on course and season. Switzerland is not a budget destination, so a four to five night trip with golf, good hotels, rail and the wider sightseeing typically lands in the mid thousands per person. Figures are indicative for 2026; always confirm directly before booking.
Is Switzerland good for non golfers?
Very. The resort towns of the Valais, the lakes of Geneva and Lucerne, the spectacular trains, the spas and the mountain walking give a non golfing partner or group plenty to do, all set against the finest scenery in Europe. Switzerland is a holiday in its own right with superb golf attached.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts verified June 2026; green fees and package figures indicative for the 2026 season, always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.