Edwin Roald
Brautarholt Golf Club
At Reykjavík & Southwest Iceland
Europe
Golf Trips in Iceland
Volcanic landscapes, Atlantic golf and an island extension unlike anywhere else in Europe.
Iceland — overview
Iceland is not a conventional golf destination, which is exactly the point. Its five current courses take golfers from the lava fields near Reykjavík to the Kjalarnes coast, the Golden Circle and a volcanic valley on Heimaey. Base a trip in Reykjavík, then add the Westman Islands for an overnight round with a completely different sense of place.
- Destinations
- 2
- Courses
- 5+
- Best months
- June through September is the practical golf season across the current Iceland destinations. June through August brings the longest daylight and the most dependable conditions; September is quieter but requires more flexibility for wind and weather.
- Typical length
- 5–7 nights / 4–5 rounds
What makes it special
Why play golf in Iceland.
Iceland’s golf is defined by terrain, not density. A single trip can combine Brautarholt’s Atlantic-facing coastal ground, Keilir’s lava-field front nine, Oddur’s heath-and-lava test, Kiðjaberg’s river-country routing and Vestmannaeyjar’s volcanic crater on Heimaey. The courses are spread out, but that is the advantage: each round gives a different view of the country. This is a golf trip for players who would rather have four or five unmistakably Icelandic days than a crowded resort schedule.
Reykjavík & Southwest Iceland is the practical starting point. Keilir and Oddur put golfers into the capital area’s lava-and-heath terrain, while Brautarholt takes the trip north to the Kjalarnes coast for Atlantic views and an Edwin Roald design that follows the contours of the land. Kiðjaberg, east of the city beside the Hvítá River, creates a natural golf day within a Golden Circle route.
The Westman Islands change the scale of the trip. Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club is the sole full-length course on Heimaey, but it needs no supporting cast: the par-70 layout plays through the volcanic valley of Herjólfsdalur, with steep slopes, rock, wind and the North Atlantic shaping the round. It is best approached as a two- or three-night island stay, not a rushed day trip.
JEL Golf Travel can shape the route around Reykjavík or Blue Lagoon lodging, ground transport, ferry timing and the balance between golf and Iceland’s larger sights. The best itineraries leave room for wind, weather and daylight rather than treating the country as a standard resort rotation.
Reykjavík & Southwest Iceland
Brautarholt Golf Club
Resorts & destinations
Where to play in Iceland.
The Iceland destinations we plan the most — each with the courses, lodging and seasonality our concierge knows by heart.
Signature courses
The courses that define Iceland.
Start with the Reykjavík-area trio, add Kiðjaberg when the Golden Circle is part of the route, and treat Vestmannaeyjar as an overnight island chapter rather than another round to squeeze in.
Plan your trip
When to go, how to get there.
- Best time to visit
- June through September is the practical golf season across the current Iceland destinations. June through August brings the longest daylight and the most dependable conditions; September is quieter but requires more flexibility for wind and weather.
- Weather & climate
- Expect changeable conditions even in summer: wind can materially affect club selection, and rain or fog can move through quickly. Layering and flexible routing matter more here than chasing a particular forecast; the long daylight is the best scheduling advantage.
- Typical trip length
- 5–7 nights / 4–5 rounds
- Getting there
- Keflavík International Airport is the primary gateway for Reykjavík & Southwest Iceland, roughly 45 minutes from central Reykjavík. A rental vehicle or private driver is useful for the mainland courses; reaching Heimaey requires the Herjólfur ferry from Landeyjahöfn or a flight to Vestmannaeyjar Airport, so build an overnight stay and transport buffer into the plan.
- Nearest airports
- KEF (Keflavík International) · RKV (Reykjavík Domestic) · VEY (Vestmannaeyjar)
- Who it's best for
- Golfers, couples and small groups who want a scenic, weather-aware golf trip built around landscapes and one-off courses rather than resort volume.
- Trip styles
- Scenic golfBucket-list tripCouplesCoastal golfVolcanic landscapesIsland extension
Off the course
Local culture in Iceland.
Reykjavík supplies the dining, design hotels and harborfront energy for the main portion of the trip. Outside the city, the experience shifts quickly to geothermal landscapes, waterfalls, glacier-fed rivers and long coastal drives. On Heimaey, the 1973 Eldfell eruption remains part of daily life: walk the volcano, visit Eldheimar and take a boat tour beneath the cliffs after golf. Summer daylight makes late rounds and unhurried evenings possible.
Frequently asked
Iceland golf FAQs.
What are the best months for an Iceland golf trip?
June through September is the practical golf season. June through August offers the longest daylight and the most dependable conditions, while September can be quieter but comes with a greater chance of wind and changing weather.
How many golf courses are included in the Iceland destinations?
The current Iceland pages cover five courses across two destinations. Reykjavík & Southwest Iceland includes Brautarholt, Oddur, Keilir and Kiðjaberg; the Westman Islands page centers on Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club on Heimaey.
Where should golfers stay in Iceland?
Reykjavík is the most flexible base for the mainland courses, dining and logistics, with Blue Lagoon a useful high-end split-stay option near Keflavík. For Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club, stay on Heimaey rather than trying to force the island into a same-day return from Reykjavík.
Do I need a car for a golf trip in Iceland?
Yes, a rental vehicle or private driver is strongly recommended for the mainland itinerary because the courses span the Reykjavík area, Kjalarnes and the Golden Circle. Heimaey has a compact road network, but ferry timing and island transport still need to be planned in advance.
Can I combine the Westman Islands with a Reykjavík golf trip?
Yes, but make it an overnight extension. Take the Herjólfur ferry from Landeyjahöfn to Heimaey, play Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club, and leave time for Eldfell, Eldheimar and the cliffs or a boat tour.
What makes golf in Iceland different from a typical European golf trip?
The courses are not clustered around one resort, and the scenery is part of every routing decision. Lava fields, Atlantic wind, volcanic valleys and long summer daylight make the golf feel connected to the country rather than separated from it.
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