Top 10 Golf Courses in Denmark
Denmark is a quietly serious golf country. With more than 180 clubs spread across flat Jutland, the wooded hills of Funen and the compact island of Zealand, it offers a surprisingly varied game — from inland heathland tracks that reward low running shots to wind-battered coastal layouts where a straight ball seldom stays straight. The season runs from April through October, though mild springs and long summer evenings mean rounds well past nine o'clock on Midsummer night. Green fees are reasonable by Scandinavian standards, most clubs welcome visitors on presentation of a handicap certificate, and the infrastructure — well-signed, English-friendly — makes a golf trip straightforward.
1. Royal Copenhagen Golf Club, Dyrehaven
Founded in 1898 inside the royal deer park north of the capital, Royal Copenhagen is Denmark's oldest and most prestigious club. The parkland layout winds through ancient beech woodland alongside the Eremitage hunting lodge, its tree-lined fairways demanding accuracy off the tee. Par 71, the course plays to around 6,200 metres from the back tees, and its undulating greens — some perched on natural hillocks — have tested generations of Scandinavian champions. Visitors must have a handicap of 28 or better. Summer green fees are in the 500–600 DKK range, and tee times can be booked online. The clubhouse, in a converted 18th-century building, is among the most atmospheric in northern Europe.
2. Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort, Farsø
Himmerland is Denmark's foremost golf resort, set across gentle heathland in central Jutland. The Champions Course, a Colt Mackenzie-era-influenced layout redesigned by European Golf Design, has hosted multiple Danish Opens on the European Tour and stretches beyond 6,500 metres. Its par-5 18th, a double-dogleg finishing beside the lake, has produced some memorable tournament drama. There is also a shorter Lakes Course and a short game academy. The resort hotel means you can stay on-site, and the location — quiet Jutland countryside, no crowds — makes midweek visits particularly good value. Green fees for the Champions Course run to around 700 DKK in peak season.
3. Great Northern Golf Club, Tisvildeleje
Set among windswept sand dunes and pine forest on the North Zealand coast, Great Northern is the closest Denmark gets to genuine links golf. The layout, designed in 1995 by Jeremy Turner, routes through natural duneland where the ground game is everything — bump-and-run approaches work far better than high lofted shots. At around 6,100 metres, par 72, it is not long by modern standards, but the Baltic wind off the Kattegat makes every approach feel a club longer. The 8th hole, a short par 3 over a dune valley, is one of Denmark's most photographed. Visitors are welcome; green fees are approximately 500 DKK.
4. Nordvest Jysk Golfklub, Holstebro
One of Jutland's most respected inland clubs, Nordvest Jysk offers 27 holes across rolling heathland terrain between Holstebro and the Ulfborg pine plantations. The main 18-hole course is a demanding par 72 that rewards precise iron play; its tight driving holes through heather corridors penalise anything other than a controlled fade or draw. The club has produced several Danish international players and hosts national qualifying competitions. Green fees are around 400 DKK, and the club is welcoming to visiting groups. The area is also close to Jutland's wild west coast, making a combined beach and golf trip feasible.
5. Markusminde Golf Club, Middelfart
Sitting on the hilly island of Funen, Markusminde occupies countryside that falls steeply towards the Little Belt strait. The 18-hole parkland course plays to par 72 and makes excellent use of its topography — several holes offer panoramic water views, and the elevation changes add genuine strategic interest. The par-4 7th, playing from a high tee across a wooded valley, is considered one of the finest individual holes in the country. The club is family-run and has the relaxed but serious character typical of provincial Danish golf. Green fees are very reasonable, around 350 DKK, and the club welcomes visitors with a handicap certificate.
6. Skovbo Golfklub, Køge
Skovbo sits in a mixed woodland landscape south of Copenhagen, its 18 holes threading through mature beech and oak with several holes crossing or following Køge Å river. The course plays to par 72 and around 6,000 metres, with the stretch of water holes in the middle third demanding both distance and accuracy. It is a popular club among Copenhagen-area golfers wanting to escape the busier courses closer to the capital, and the maintained condition of the fairways reflects the investment the club has made in agronomy. Visitors with a valid handicap index are welcome; advance booking is advisable on weekends.
7. Ishøj Golf Center, Ishøj
Located just south of Copenhagen near the shore of Køge Bay, Ishøj is one of Zealand's most accessible pay-and-play facilities, combining a driving range, a 9-hole course and a pitch-and-putt loop. For visiting golfers who want a warm-up round or an evening session without the formality of a handicap certificate, it is an ideal option. The site is flat, but the sea exposure means the wind keeps play honest. It is particularly useful for golfers combining a Copenhagen city trip with a few holes — the S-tog train runs nearby, making it genuinely car-free accessible.
8. Odsherred Golfklub, Nykøbing Sjælland
Odsherred occupies the Odsherred peninsula in northwest Zealand, a region of dramatic coastal landscape that earned UNESCO Global Geopark status for its glacial terrain. The golf course winds through wooded moraines with glimpses of the Isefjord, and the elevation changes are more pronounced than on most Danish parkland courses. Par 72, approximately 5,900 metres from the back tees, it is a thoughtful design where local knowledge pays dividends. The club is well-regarded on the Danish amateur circuit and maintains excellent turf through a commitment to environmental management. Green fees are around 400 DKK; summer evenings are particularly pleasant here.
9. Dejbjerg Golf Klub, Skjern
Dejbjerg is a serious heathland course in the Skjern Å river valley area of west Jutland, one of Denmark's most naturally diverse landscapes. The layout uses the heather and gorse rough as its primary hazard — finding the fairway is not optional when the rough can swallow a ball entirely. Par 72, playing to around 6,200 metres, Dejbjerg rewards golfers who can flight the ball low and work it both ways. The club has a loyal membership drawn from across the Ringkøbing region, and visitor green fees, at around 350 DKK, represent strong value for the quality of the challenge.
10. Copenhagen Golf Center, Frederiksberg
For urban golfers based in central Copenhagen, the Copenhagen Golf Center provides the most convenient practice and introductory play option in the capital. A two-deck driving range, chipping green and putting surface make it a year-round training facility, and the instructors on staff include several former Danish internationals. It is the natural starting point for visitors who want to explore what Danish golf has to offer before venturing to the countryside clubs. The staff speak English and equipment rental is available.
Planning Your Denmark Golf Trip
The main playing season runs from early April to the end of October. July and August deliver the longest days and warmest weather, though the courses closest to Copenhagen can be busy. Most clubs require a handicap certificate or a valid EGA handicap index for their 18-hole courses; always bring proof of handicap. Green fees across Denmark are typically 350–700 DKK for a full round, with resort courses at the upper end. Public transport connects the Copenhagen clubs easily, but a hire car is essential for the Jutland and Funen layouts. To find all the courses mapped and filterable by location and type, open the map and start planning your Danish golf itinerary.