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North Iceland, Iceland
Akureyri Golf Club
An Arctic parkland inside the Arctic Circle — home of the famous Arctic Open played under the midnight sun.
Course overview
Akureyri Golf Club was founded in 1935 and is one of the oldest golf clubs in Iceland, situated just south of the Arctic Circle in the fjord town of Akureyri. The 18-hole layout was designed by Magnús Guðmundsson and Gunnar Þórðarson and winds through the valley floor beside the Eyjafjörður fjord, with the surrounding mountains providing a dramatic backdrop. The club is best known for hosting the Arctic Open, traditionally played in June when the sun does not set, making it one of the world's most unique golf events.
The essentials
- Architect
- Magnús Guðmundsson; Gunnar Þórðarson
- Established
- 1935
- Type
- Parkland
- Location
- Northeast Iceland, Iceland
Character & atmosphere
A sheltered Arctic parkland in a deep fjord valley, protected from the worst coastal winds by the surrounding mountains. The midnight sun rounds in June are the headline attraction, but the course offers a genuinely pleasant and well-maintained layout year-round during the short golf season.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by Magnús Guðmundsson; Gunnar Þórðarson, opened in 1935.
- A moderate round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Akureyri Airport has domestic connections from Reykjavik (RKV) via Air Iceland Connect. Keflavik is the international gateway; from there fly domestically or drive north via the Ring Road. Car hire in Akureyri is available and recommended for the North Iceland region.
Where to stay
Akureyri is Iceland's northern capital, set at the head of Eyjafjörður fjord, and home to one of the world's most northerly golf clubs. Playing under the midnight sun in June and July is the defining experience; the dramatic volcanic and geothermal landscape of North Iceland surrounds the course.
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