Lofoten, Norway
Around 300km north of the Arctic Circle, you’ll find the Norwegian archipelago of Lofoten, a cluster of 80 islands that are home to golden curves of sand, gin-clear waters, epic fjords, and majestic mountains. Wild and yet richly green and full of nature, with its historic red fishing cottages and Viking history, Lofoten is truly unique, and also home to a stunning golf course, truly befitting its landscape…
Why Lofoten?
For an experience you’ll never forget. Here, the dark skies of Norway’s Arctic north are the celestial playground of the most famous light show in the world, the Northern Lights. Seeing nature’s pyrotechnics is a wonder of travel worth making every effort for, but when combined with golf at Lofoten Links, you have an extra special experience. On land once ruled by the Viking chieftain Tore Hjort — where two ancient burial mounds still rest on the course — begin your round amid a landscape shaped by snow-capped Arctic mountains.
What to do
This is a land that invigorates — where nature offers both stillness and renewal. Swim in Arctic waters that awaken the senses, then step into a wood-fired hot tub overlooking the same sea. Traverse mountain paths and fjord-side trails, where rugged coastline gives way to unexpected curves of golden sand.
Viking heritage runs deep here — not just in the sagas, but in daily life. Fish for cod using traditional methods, or forage with local guides who’ll show you how to source the island’s wild ingredients before turning them into something memorable.
Time it right, and you might witness the Northern Lights casting colour across the Arctic sky — or play through the golden hush of the midnight sun.
Pair the raw beauty of the Lofoten archipelago with a curated stop in Oslo — Norway’s cultural capital and a gateway to forest trails, Nordic design, and Michelin-starred dining shaped by land and sea.
Thon Hotel © Andres Duran
Where to stay
Accommodation here ranges from contemporary harbourside stays — such as Thon Hotel Lofoten — to traditional fisherman’s cabins like Hattvika Lodge, set within working waterfront villages that still carry the rhythm of local life.
Where to play
Lofoten Links is Norway’s bucket-list course — dramatic, remote, and unforgettable. Routed along the icy edge of the Norwegian Sea before turning inland toward the mountains, it’s a layout that feels carved by both nature and time. Once framed by open water, many holes now play to greens bordered by craggy rock or deep-cut bunkers. The course is rich in standouts — or as the greenkeeper quips, “sixteen signature holes, and that’s being unfair on the other two.”
Set on the island of Gimsøya in the heart of the Lofoten archipelago, it’s a course that feels as elemental as the land around it.
For those looking to extend their golf journey, Miklagard Golf and Oslo Golf Club — ranked second and third in Norway — offer worthy additions closer to the capital.
Let us curate Lofoten for you
Midnight golf, the Northern Lights, Vikings and line-caught cod, let us curate the most unique Norwegian experience for you.