Top 10 Golf Courses in Iceland
Iceland has 65 golf courses spread across a wildly varied landscape. Most are compact 9-hole layouts, but there are several 18-hole courses that genuinely stand out — both in design and in where they happen to sit. Here are the ten most notable courses in the country.
10. Siglufjörður Golf Club (Siglufjörður, North Iceland)
Photo from Siglo Golf
Holes: 9
Par: 70
Siglufjörður Golf Club — locally known as Hólsvöllur — sits in the fjord town of Siglufjörður, where steep mountains drop almost straight to the water. It’s a 9-hole course, short in distance, but the elevation changes and natural contours mean you can’t just swing away without thinking. Wind channels through the fjord unpredictably, which keeps things interesting.
In summer the daylight stretches on for hours, and the scenery is genuinely hard to beat. If you’re after something quieter than the busier coastal courses, Hólsvöllur delivers that easily.
9. Hornafjörður Golf Club (Höfn, Southeast Iceland)
Photo from Golfklúbbur Hornafjarðar
Holes: 9
Par: 35
The Hornafjörður Golf Club’s Silfurnesvöllur course sits just outside the coastal town of Höfn. Established in 1971 and redesigned in the mid-2000s, the nine holes look out over the Atlantic, and the flat terrain means club selection comes down largely to reading the coastal wind on any given day.
It’s a natural stop if you’re already in the area for Vatnajökull National Park or the nearby glacial lagoons — a few hours on the course rounds out the day well.
8. Geysir Golf Course (Haukadalur, South Iceland)
Photo from Hótel Geysir
Holes: 9
Par: 37
The Geysir Golf Course sits in the Haukadalur Valley right beside the Great Geysir and Strokkur — which is about as Icelandic a setting as you can get. Nine holes roll across gently undulating terrain with open views of the surrounding landscape.
The course is accessible for most skill levels, though the wind across the open ground can shift quickly and adds a variable you can’t always plan for. It slots naturally into a Golden Circle itinerary alongside Gullfoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park.
7. Reykjavík Golf Club (Reykjavík, Capital Region)
Photo from Golfklúbbur Reykjavíkur
Holes: 18
Par: 71
The Grafarholt Course at Reykjavík Golf Club opened in 1963, making it Iceland’s oldest 18-hole layout. It’s tucked away on the eastern edge of the capital and carved into volcanic terrain — lava fields, rolling hills, greens that don’t sit flat. Shot placement matters here, and the undulating surfaces will test your short game.
Grafarholt has hosted national and international competitions over the years and remains one of the key venues for competitive golf in Iceland.
6. Oddur Golf Club (Garðabær, Capital Region)
Photo from Golfklúbburinn Oddur
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Oddur Golf Club’s Urriðavöllur course is about six miles south of Reykjavík in Garðabær. It started as a 9-hole course in 1990, expanded to 18 holes in 1997, and has since hosted national-level events including the Icelandic Golf Championship.
The heathland character of the course comes from its position near the Burfell Volcanic System. There’s not much water in play, but the bunkering is strategic and the elevation shifts are subtle enough that you notice them when you’re already committed to a shot. The clubhouse and facilities are well maintained, and it’s an easy drive from the city.
5. Hlíðavöllur Golf Course (Mosfellsbær, Capital Region)
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Hlíðavöllur Golf Course in Mosfellsbær is a short drive from Reykjavík and frames itself against Mount Esja and Kollafjörður Bay — a view that makes it hard to focus on your scorecard. The 18-hole, par-72 layout has wide fairways and dependable greens, and the balance between length and technical difficulty suits intermediate to advanced players well.
4. Akureyri Golf Club (North Iceland)
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Akureyri Golf Club holds the distinction of being the world’s most northerly 18-hole course, a title recognised by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. It sits just south of the Arctic Circle above Eyjafjörður Fjord, ringed by mountains, with a moorland feel shaped by the trees and shrubs that grow unusually dense for this latitude.
The terrain changes noticeably across the 18 holes — elevation shifts, varied conditions, the particular atmosphere of the far north. Every June the course hosts the Arctic Open, where players tee off under the midnight sun. Practice facilities and a clubhouse are available on site.
3. Keilir Golf Club (Hafnarfjörður, Capital Region)
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Keilir Golf Club is about 8.6 miles southwest of Reykjavík in Hafnarfjörður, named after Mount Keilir and its immediately recognisable conical peak. The layout is split between two very different environments — the front nine plays across raw lava fields where precision off the tee is non-negotiable, while the back nine opens up onto farmland near the coast, bringing wind and water hazards into the picture.
That contrast is what makes Keilir memorable. It’s not just scenic; the two nines genuinely demand different approaches.
2. Brautarholt Golf Course (Kjalarnes)
Holes: 12
Par: 70
Brautarholt Golf Course is around 20.1 miles from Reykjavík in Kjalarnes, perched above the Atlantic with cliffside fairways and greens that make it one of the more dramatic settings in the country. Twelve holes might sound brief, but the elevation changes and coastal winds mean you earn every shot.
After the round, Hvammsvik Hot Springs is nearby — a logical place to end the day.
1. Westman Islands Golf Course (Vestmannaeyjar)
Photo from Westman Islands Golf Course
Holes: 18
Par: 70
The Westman Islands Golf Course on Heimaey — the only inhabited island in the Vestmannaeyjar Archipelago — sits inside a volcanic crater. Shaped by past eruptions, the course plays across lava fields with coastal cliffs on the edges and Atlantic views in every direction. There’s nothing quite like it in Iceland, and arguably not much like it anywhere.
In summer, Atlantic puffins nest on the surrounding cliffs, which adds a layer of distraction most courses can’t compete with. Getting there requires a ferry ride, which is part of the appeal. The course is open from May to September and has club rentals, a putting green, and a clubhouse on site. For anyone who plays golf in Iceland, this one deserves to be at the top of the list.
