There are some 100 golf courses in Finland, and while Finnish golf is something that you may have never considered before, this Nordic country is a true golfer’s delight.
The grass in the greens is excellent in Finland. Just like in the birthplace of golf in Scotland, Finland’s summers are excellent for grass to grow: there’s plenty of sun and enough of rain.
And there’s one added bonus to Finland’s golf courses: come midsummer, and the midnight sun means that you can tee off well into the night. That’s what we call a truly unforgettable golf experience!
Three golf courses stand above the rest in Finland. Kultaranta Resort, Linna Golf and Paltamo are truly world-class courses that every serious golfer should try in their lifetime.
And if you are having a long stopover in Helsinki between flights you can still enjoy golf in Finland. Kumböke, Hillside and Vuosaari are nice golf courses a driving distance from the Helsinki airport.
Kultaranta Resort, Naantali
Kultaranta Resort is the perfect place to pamper your body and soul in the serenity of Scandinavian archipelago.
Ideal for round the year visits, the resort is located in the picture perfect Naantali town just 15 minutes from the city of Turku, and surrounded by beautiful nature and a full-length golf course.
The modern Scandinavian-style Club House and lovingly renovated farm buildings offer smart and stylish accommodation, local cuisine, and attentive service.
Kultaranta draws its name from the summer residence of the Finnish president, which is just next-door. It’s no wonder why Naantali has been chosen as the president’s official summer home. Seaside Naantali is one of the most charming small towns of Finland. It has beautiful small city centre lined with wooden houses and one of Finland’s best spas, Naantali Spa.
Kids will enjoy this golf holiday too, since Naantali is the home of Moomin World amusement park.
kultarantaresort.fi
Linna Golf, Hämeenlinna
Championship golf course Linna Golf is a member of the prestigious PGA European Tour Courses Group. The exquisite Linna Golf set amidst beautiful pine and birch forests offers golfers a secluded and pristine golfing experience. The championship course makes full use of the beautiful natural environment, rocky outcrops, water features and woodland to create a varied and challenging round of golf.
The superb accommodation and conference facilities found within the historic setting of Vanajalinna mansion, an old hunting lodge, located right next to the course complete the experience, with the mansion perfectly complementing the quality of the golf course with exceptional guestrooms and fine Finnish dining.
Linna Golf is located in Hämeenlinna, which is a great travel destination of its own right. Hämeenlinna’s main sights are its namesake medieval castle and the birth home of Finland’s most famous composer, Jean Sibelius.
Paltamo Golf, Kuusamo
Paltamo is a truly unforgettable, exotic golf course. Wonderfully maintained Paltamo golf course is located in Kuusamo in the northern Finland, on the lakeside of beautiful Oulunjärvi Lake, surrounded by vast forests.
As Paltamo is very far in the north, the golfing season is short lasting only from eary June to late September. The short window of playing here just adds to the feeling of having a once in a lifetime golf experience in Paltamo.
Play Golf during Stopover in Helsinki
These great golf courses are close enough to Helsinki airport to have a round of golf between your flights.
Gumböle Golf, Espoo
Gumböle Golf is 18-hole golf course less than 30-minutes drive from the Helsinki Airport. Field is a comfortable mix of park type golf courses. Gumböle has a good range and practice area, and a stunning clubhouse.
www.gumbolegolf.fi
Vuosaari Golf, Helsinki
Vuosaari Golf is a straightforward high quality golf course where it is easy to pop in for a game. Vuosaari Golf is a Scottish-style Links course that offers new challenges for an experienced player and good basis for training for a beginner.
Vuosaari Golf is open to guest players and the season continues well into the autumn on the sand filled course. Vuosaari Golf hosts courses in golf and the large range has room for everyone to practice on.
The golf course is located less than 30-minutes drive from Helsinki Airport.
www.vuosaarigolf.fi
Hillside Golf & Country Club, Vihti
Hillside Golf & Country Club has two 18-hole courses, a 5-hole par-3 course and excellent areas for practicing. The restaurant offers both lunch and dinner.
The golf course is located in Vihti, about 50-minutes drive from Helsinki Airport.
www.hillsidegolf.fi
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