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Reykjavik Region, Iceland
Keilir Golf Club
A links course on the Reykjanes Peninsula with views of the Keilir volcano — one of Iceland's most atmospheric rounds.
Course overview
Keilir Golf Club was established in 1967 and sits on the lava-field landscape of the Reykjanes Peninsula southwest of Reykjavík, with the distinctive cone of Keilir volcano visible throughout the round. The 18-hole links layout was shaped by Magnús Guðmundsson, Nils Skjöld and Hannes Þorsteinsson across open, wind-swept terrain that gives it a raw and dramatic character unique even among Icelandic courses. The proximity to Reykjavík and Keflavík International Airport makes it one of the most accessible rounds in Iceland.
The essentials
- Architect
- Magnús Guðmundsson; Nils Skjöld; Hannes Þorsteinsson
- Established
- 1967
- Type
- Links
- Location
- Capital Region, Iceland
Character & atmosphere
A raw links on volcanic lava terrain with constant Atlantic wind and panoramic views of the Reykjanes Peninsula. The natural, unmanicured character and dramatic volcanic landscape make it a genuinely distinctive experience in European golf.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by Magnús Guðmundsson; Nils Skjöld; Hannes Þorsteinsson, opened in 1967.
- A challenging round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Keflavik International Airport is Iceland's main gateway. Hafnarfjörður is on the outskirts of Reykjavik; the drive from Keflavik via the Reykjanesbraut takes around 50 minutes. Car hire is available at the airport and recommended for Iceland travel.
Where to stay
Reykjavík is the world's northernmost capital and one of Europe's most distinctive short-break destinations. Keilir Golf Club is a manageable drive south, and the surrounding lava landscape of the Reykjanes Peninsula gives Icelandic golf a genuinely surreal quality. The city's geothermal pools, Northern Lights season, and midnight sun make it an exceptional destination beyond the golf.
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Iceland
Explore Reykjavik Region
Golf in the Reykjavik Region is defined by Keilir Golf Club on the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula — an atmospheric links with views of the Keilir volcano and Iceland's rugged lava landscape.