Lofoten
2026NORDIC GOLF TOUR
SATURDAY 15 AUGUST TO TUESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2026
Welcome to one of our “Showpiece Tours”, our Nordic Golf Tour 2026!
The mystic Viking countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, along with Finland have always been on our golf radar, so for 2026 we offer a tour that includes the four countries and three nights above the Arctic Circle playing golf on Lofoten Links Island. We sold out the 2025 Nordic Tour within weeks of release; so don’t delay – book now joining us on our 2nd PaR nz hosted Golf Tour to the Nordic Countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Helsinki.
We start in Copenhagen playing two great 18 hole championship courses hosted by The Scandinavian Club –Scandinavian New and Scandinavian Old.
Copenhagen’s landmarks such as the Tivoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid statue, the Amalienborg and Christiansborg Palaces, Rosenborg Castle, Frederik’s Church, Børsen and many museums, restaurants and nightclubs are significant tourist attractions. And did we mention it’s home to some of the best pastries in the world?
We then fly to Olso, Norway’s capital, (flights included) for three nights with golf at Oslo GK and Miklagard.
Oslo is home to the leading Norwegian cultural institutions of the National Theatre and the Norwegian Opera. Many scientific institutions are attached to the University of Oslo. The University’s Aula, or Hall, was decorated by the painter Edvard Munch. Oslo is known for its fantastic architecture, infamous Viking history, and outdoor activities, among many other things. Honestly, this city is oozing with attractions and has something for every type of traveller – including PaR nz golfers.
By air we travel north (flight included) to the Lofoten Archipelago to enjoy three special nights in Lofoten Links. The area is known for its dramatic arctic scenery, Viking history and colourful Norwegian villages.
For the golf… “there are few places, if any, where a golfer gets tested against the elements as much as they do at Lofoten Links”. Built into the rugged landscape, Lofoten Links combines its wild and wonderful surroundings with a world-class golf course”.
This is a spectacular 18-hole links course opened in the summer of 2015 and is situated in a remote spot along the rugged coast of the island of Gimsøya, in the northern reaches of Norway, where golf can be played 24 hours a day during the months of June and July.
The course is set out by the seaside with the ocean as a water hazard on several holes and sandy beaches as natural bunkers on others. The signature hole arrives early at the 140-metre 2nd, where the two-tiered green sits on a small rocky outcrop, fronted by a solitary pot bunker. This will be a highlight – among many! Two rounds here are scheduled – it will be worth it!
We have also scheduled a tour to Henningsvær located 30 minutes east of Svolvaer. Comprised of a number of islets spread among the waters of Vjestfjord, Henningsvær has the most well-preserved architecture of the traditional Norwegian
villages, quirky cafés and restaurants, the Hus Gallery, and a burgeoning adventure scene.
It’s a wonderful place to visit. Henningsvær’s dramatic setting is on par with the Reine, with colourful buildings lining the harbour and the steep mountains of Austvågøya as a backdrop
Off then to Stockholm, for four nights including golf and a full day sightseeing in the city of the Kingdom of Sweden.
Stockholm, one of the most handsome capitals in the world, is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges. The beautiful buildings, the greenery, the fresh air and the proximity to the water are distinctive traits of this city
Golf in Stockholm includes rounds on the private courses of Ullina and Bro Hof Slott.
Our last port of call is Helsinki, Finland. We travel via overnight cruise and then enjoy three nights in this city. Two final games of golf await – Vusaara and Kytaja.
Helsinki has transformed into a vibrant cultural hub and is well-known for its innovative art, culture, and architecture. Attractions like the new Central Library Oodi, art museums such as Kiasma, Amos Rex, and Helsinki Art Museum (HAM), as well as concert and event venues like Musiikkitalo, Opera, and Finlandia Hall, are all located within a one-square-kilometre area.
It is also no surprise that underneath the city’s surface, a unique subculture is on the rise, and while techno music and underground dance parties are nothing new for Helsinki, what is notable is the vast number and variety of these events – maybe a night out to explore some of these?
A final note – while Scandinavia has a rich and colourful golfing history, and names like Viktor Hovland, Henrik Stenson, Anika Sörenstam, and Thomas Bjorn are well known on the PGA Tours, the four countries are relatively new to golf tourism. The clubs are passionately private and some tee times and final arrangements will not be known until later this year or early 2026. Any changes to the planned itinerary will be advised as and when we receive confirmations from the clubs. Any new or altered courses will be matched to the highest standard of the planned inclusions.
Have we got you hooked yet? Read on, check out the courses in detail and make sure you note the hotels included – some of the best that Scandinavia has to offer.
Thank you, for your interest! We look forward to seeing you in Copenhagen next August, 2026.
Denise & Kim
PaR nz Golfing Holidays Phone +64 275 662 395 | +64 21 373 502 denise@parnz.co.nz | kim@parnz.co.nz
Photo credit Jacob Sjöman.
Nordic Golf
The Scandinavian Club –Old & New Courses
Denmark
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr with Bruce Charlton
Est. 2010 Old Course / 2011 New Course
Tree lined, open parkland on both courses. Undulating terrain – and watch out for the water.
Points of interest:
• The award-winning clubhouse, designed by Henning Larsen Architects, overlooks both courses. It offers a blend of contemporary Scandinavian design, rustic feel, modern amenities and a unique collection of artwork.
• Rankings: 2nd best in Denmark, Golf Digest 2022; 40th best in Continental Europe, Golf World 2023.
• Home to Soren Kjeldsen who along with Thorbjorn Olesen, won the 2016 World Cup of Golf – the first Danish professionals to do so.
Did you know?
The golf courses are located in the former training grounds of Farum Barracks. It was established by Peter Frithjof Bang, Torben Wind and Jesper Balser, who after having sold the IT company Navision bought the 200+ hectare area in 2002
After four years of negotiating with the local community, RTJ II with president and principal designer Bruce Charlton, spent the following four years developing two sand capped golf courses with more than 100km of drainage, 2000 irrigation heads all fed from surface water in large lakes on just 25 percent of the
exceptional area packed with fauna and flora. Rain will not stop play as the drain will carry away up to 100mm of water per hour.
The award-winning club house stands on a small plateau. Its most distinctive feature is the sculptural roof, which relies on traditional Scandinavian stave churches for inspiration. The materials used are mainly Douglas-Pine, slate, glass and Tombak.
This is a significant development – we will enjoy!
Oslo Golfklubb
Norway
Designed by Ragner Halle
with redesign by
Arthur Hill & Steve Forrest Associates Est. 1924
A woodland course running alongside Lake Bogstadvannet and, yes, water does come into play on some holes!
Points of interest:
• Oldest club in Norway. Originally opened as Kristiana Golf Club – but switched to Oslo Golfklubb in 1925.
• Rankings: 3rd best in Norway by Golf Digest 2022; 155th best in Continental Europe, Golf World 2023. with all 18 holes floodlit.
Designer Robert Trent Jones Jnr
Est. 2001
One of the big championship courses of Norway with rolling elevation changes – note bunkers are deep and plentiful and the greens fast and undulating.
Points of interest:
• Located close to Klofta town which has deep roots back to the Viking Age. Miklagard was named the Great City by the Vikings after they first sailed in and gasped at the huge city walls that they faced.
• Rankings: 2nd best course in Norway by Golf Digest 2022; 62nd best in Continental Europe, Golf World 2023.
Miklagard Golf Norway
Lofoten Links
Norway
Designer Jeremy Turner
Est. 1994
A rising star amongst Europe’s must plays – spectacular, scenic and a natural links course located inside the Arctic Circle on the island of Gimsoya on Lofoten.
Points of interest:
• Originally a 6-hole course and then to 9 and now 18 thanks to the island’s family, the Frode Hovs, who own the course.
• Rankings: #1 in Norway by Golf Digest 2022; 5th best in Continental Europe, Golf World 2023.
Bro Hof Slott Stadium Sweden
Designer Robert Trent Jones Jnr
Est. 2007
One of two courses on the Bro Hof complex – the Stadium is a relatively flat course – located by Lake Malaren. Water from the lake, ponds and various streams mean most holes need careful navigation.
Points of interest:
• One of a few courses that off the back tees measure more than 8,000 yards – 8,045 to be exact, or 7,357 metres. In the nearby environs is a baroquestyle castle, Bro Hof Slott, that dates back to 1888.
• Rankings: #1 in Sweden by Golf Digest 2022; 25th best in Continental Europe by Golf World 2023.
Sweden
Redesign by Jack Nicklaus in 2011, from the original layout by Sven Tumba Est. 1981
Arguably one of Sweden’s most attractive courses located alongside Lake Ullna – note many greens jutting out to the lake, somewhat precariously. The bunkers are a real feature, stylish and with white sand reminiscent of Augusta sand.
Points of interest:
• Host to many European Tour tournaments including the European Tour HO Open won by Annika Sorenstam.
• Rankings: #5 in Sweden, by Golf Digest 2022; 94th best in Continental Europe by Golf World 2023.
Ullna Golf
Redesign by Martin Ebert in 2007 – original designed by Kosti Kurosen Est. 1996
Vuosaari Golf is a straightforward high quality golf course - 18-hole course located near the sea and recognised as a Scottishstyle Links course. The club offers a long season of golf, well into the autumn on the sand-filled course.
Point of interest:
• While accepted as a links course, the fairways have been entirely manufactured, originally the site of an old dumping ground. Some areas have been raised by over 20m from old levels.
• Ranking: 5th best in Finland, Golf Digest 2020.
Vuosaari Golf Finland
Kytaja – South East Finland
Designed by Tom McBroom Est. 2003
Two great courses in this club – North-West and South-East, which we will play. The front 9 play through a spacious forest landscape with some distinctive elevation changes. The back 9 includes several holes alongside Lake Kytaja.
Point of interest:
• Tom McBroom is a Canadian architect that is known for his many courses in Canada with both courses at Kytaja representative of his work back in his home country.
• Rankings: #1 course in Finland, Golf Digest 2022; 90th best in Continental Europe, Golf World 2023.
Nordic Golf Tour 2026 Programme
Saturday 15 August 2026
• Arrival in Copenhagen and transfer to your hotel
• 3 nights at Villa Copenhagen
Sunday 16 August 2026
• Golf at The Scandinavian – New Course
Monday 17 August 2026
• Golf at The Scandinavian – Old Course
Tuesday 18 August 2026
• Flight to Oslo (1h10min). Transfer to the Grand Hotel Oslo
• 3 nights at Grand Hotel Oslo
• Welcome Oslo group dinner
Wednesday 19 August 2026
• Golf at Oslo GK
Thursday 20 August 2026
• Golf at Miklagard GC
Friday 21 August 2026
• Flight from Oslo to Narvik Evenes (1h40min).
• Transfer through the beautiful landscape to Lofoten Links (approx. 3h15min).
• 3 nights at Lofoten Lodges – breakfast and dinner included
Saturday 22 August 2026
• Golf at Lofoten Links
Sunday 23 August 2026
• Golf at Lofoten Links.
• Trip to the coastal village Henningsvear
Monday 24 August 2026
• Transfer to Narvik Evenes (approx. 3h15min) and flights to Stockholm via Oslo
• Transfer to the Grand Hotel in Stockholm – 4 nights
Tuesday 25 August 2026
• Sightseeing in Stockholm
• Group visit & passes to the ABBA Museum
• Grourpcatch up and dinner included
Wednesday 26 August 2026
• Golf at Bro Hof Slott Stadium Course
Thursday 27 August 2026
• Golf at Ullna GC
Friday 28 August 2026
• Cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki
• 1 night on the cruise ship with dinner and breakfast
Saturday 29 August 2026
• Transfer from the harbour to the Hotel Kamp in Helsinki –3 nights
• Group drinks – PaR nz hosted
Sunday 30 August 2026
• Golf at Vuosaari Golf Club
Monday 31 August 2026
• Golf at Kytäja Golf Club, East Course
• Finale dinner
Tuesday 1 September 2026
• Check out and Bon Voyage – till next time
Cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki
Copenhagen – Olso – Lofoten – Stockholm – Helsinki
Saturday 15 August to Tuesday 1 September
The Little Mermaid, Copenhagen
Oslo Opera House
Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki
Nordic Golf Tour 2026
Inclusions
Accommodation
• 3 nights in Copenhagen at the 5-star Villa Copenhagen ~ Standard King room with breakfast included ~ www.villacopenhagen.com
• 3 nights in Oslo at the 5-star Grand Hôtel Oslo ~ Superior room with breakfast included ~ www.grand.no
• 3 nights at the 4+ star Lofoten Links Lodge ~ Lodge style rooms with breakfast and 2 dinners included ~ www.lofotenlinks.no
• 4 nights in Stockholm at the 5-star Grand Hôtel ~ Deluxe room side street with breakfast included ~ www.grandhotel.se
• 3 nights in Helsinki at the best in town, 5-star Hotel Kämp ~ Deluxe twin room with breakfast included ~ www.hotelkamp.com
Golf with carts
1. The Scandinavian Club New Course
2. The Scandinavian Club Old Course
3. Oslo GC
4. Miklagard GC
5. Lofoten Links
6. Lofoten Links – second round
7. Bro Hof Slott Stadium Course
8. Ullna GC
9. Vuosaari GC
10. Kytaja South-East Course
Transport
• Meet & Greet Copenhagen Airport, transfer to Villa Copenhagen, based on min, 2 people
• Luxury air conditioned coach on tour throughout
• Flight Copenhagen to Oslo including 2 bags
• Flight Oslo to Lofoten including 2 bags
• Flight Lofoten to Stockholm including 2 bags
• 1 night with Tallink Silja Symphony Ferry over the Baltic Sea including shared A-Cabin dinner and breakfast
Meals and Tourist Activities
• Full breakfast daily
• Welcome Dinner Cruise with drinks in Copenhagen
• Two dinners at Lofoten Links Lodge
• Visit to Henningsvear Fishing Village, Lofoten
• Dinner included on cruise Stockholm to Helsinki
• Sightseeing in Stockholm with group visit & passes to the ABBA Museum
• Stockholm group dinner with drinks
• Group drinks hour in Helsinki hosted by PaR nz
• Farewell dinner with drinks in Helsinki
PaR nz Services
• On tour PaR nz Golfing Holidays experienced tour guides and Golfers – Kim & Denise
• Souvenir tour clothing and player’s pack
• Exclusive electronic Tour APP
• Travel tips, maps and restaurant suggestions
Not included
• International flights
• Room upgrades, which can be offered and priced
• Meals, other than listed
• Travel insurance which is strongly recommended (we are happy to make recommendations)
• Travel documentation including entry or visa fees (if required)
• Helsinki airport transfers are not included – but can be included and priced
SPECIAL FEATURE – PaR nz TRAVEL APP
When you register for this 2026 Nordic Golf Tour, you will receive a link to our special PaR nz Travel App.
A detailed electronic itinerary can be downloaded on your laptop, iPad or smartphone, enabling you to review tour highlights and access daily updates while on tour.
Where do we fly to?
The tour starts in Copenhagen with a dinner – so aim to be in Denmark at least by mid-afternoon on the 15 August 2026. The tour finishes in Helsinki, Finland on the 1 September; breakfast is included and normal check out it is 11.00am. The package includes meet & greet transfers in Copenhagen. Helsinki airport transfers are not included – but can be included and priced.
Currency
Three countries that we visit have their own currency, except Finland but Euro € is used extensively. The tour is priced in Euro €. The currencies are Swedish krona (SEK), Danish krone (DKK) and Norwegian krone (NOK). Cash is not common these days and credit card or payWave is used extensively. Tipping is not common in any country.
Taxis vs Ubers
Taxis are plentiful and reasonably priced. There is no Uber service currently in Denmark; withdrawn in 2017 after a new taxi law was passed requiring mandatory fare meters in cabs and seat occupancy detectors to activate the airbags.
Clothing
Temperatures like all countries these days seem to vary considerably even in what is known as ‘typical summer or winter months’. Casual clothing for evening is fine – no venue requires a jacket and tie, unless you wish to wear. Standard golf clothing is required – many of the courses we play are private members courses – no denim, tee-shirts or cargo pants for example. Sleeved and collared golf sirts please.
Golf
The chosen golf courses are some of the best that Scandinavia and Norway offer, private members courses in many cases. We look to showcase these to you while also mixing up the cart and golf pairings daily to that you can mix with all on the tour. We run a fun daily competition where handicaps are changed daily; there are no known handicap maximums at these chosen clubs.
For most courses we will play on carts (aka drive buggies) but Oslo Golf Club has a maximum of 10 carts so we will look for volunteers in these cases – some golfers like to mix it up and walk?
Grand Hotel, Oslo Hotel Kamp, Helsinki
