User Reviews
for Lofoten Links, Norway
| 5 Stars: | 7 | |
| 4 Stars: | 1 | |
| 3 Stars: | 0 | |
| 2 Stars: | 0 | |
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An amazing golf course - unique
Reviewed June 20, 2022
Played twice in June 2022 including one round of midnight golf!
This is a unique course. It is by the ocean but not a links course in its true sence. Its has holes incluing the 2nd, a par 3 that has beach between tee and green but others of the inland holes are sculputured out of rock.
The views needless to say are stunning. We were lucky that on both occassions, the wind didnt blow and the sun shone. Not sure that this will always be the case!
As a golf challange, it is a fantasic course. 3 different tee positions for men should cater for all abilities. Some holes require a good deal of thought. We played early in the season for up here so the greens had been dressed but are still true and in July to Septemenr should be excellent.
It really makes a visit to the Lofoten Islands a must for golfers looking for a uninque golf challange. You can rent lodges to stay in and there is an excellent restauraunt, nearby.
Playing at midnight was surreal but great fun.
Play twice and you get a free thurd round. We are tempted!
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Top European position
Reviewed July 25, 2025
I played the course twice in July 2025 under extremely varied weather conditions. In rain and storms, it's really difficult to play and costs a lot of balls. In the midnight sun, it's an incomparable golfing experience. The course has rightly won numerous awards in Europe. Each hole has its own character, and the fun factor here is enormous. Of course, the greens aren't in perfect condition; but that's not to be expected in this location. On the other hand, the natural surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful and wild, which demands a lot from the golfers. Besides the famous signature hole (hole 2), several other holes are suitable for this title. My personal favorite is hole 16, a par 4 measuring 402 or 430 meters from the men's tees, which plays directly towards the sea. Overall, I think the value for money is completely acceptable; something special will cost a bit more. The simple clubhouse also fits in with the area and offers pretty much everything you really need. My only criticism: after injuring myself while hiking, I had to cancel my third round. I would have appreciated a little leniency here.
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Good but not excellent
Reviewed June 26, 2025
Even taking into account the impressive landscape and the location above the Arctic Circle, this is not a 5-star course. The far more difficult maintenance of the fairways and greens has already been taken into account in this assessment, as has the fact that play is possible around the clock, for example in the midnight sun. Even if you ignore the barrack-like clubhouse, it still falls well short of the top courses in Ireland or Scotland. The first three holes are interesting, and then again the 14th to 18th. Otherwise, the course design is not particularly impressive. The course is definitely worth a visit, although the green fee is excessive if you only play once. The price is only reasonable if you play three rounds, where you can play the second round for half price and the third round for free. A little bonus: Strokesaver is included, and the trolleys are generally free.
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Dream place Lofoten
Reviewed August 9, 2024
Highlight of our golf and fishing holiday August 2024.
Well-maintained greens and fairways. Fantastically beautiful holes by the sea, with unique, different atmospheres depending on the time of day. The result on the scorecard is irrelevant.
A highlight for every golfer!
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Hammerplatz
Reviewed July 31, 2023
Pure nature. Played in July. The exciting environment is unique and hard to beat. Fairways surprised me positively in terms of condition. Greens are good too. One of the top 100 courses in the world!
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Between the rocks!!
Reviewed August 15, 2022
A very nice job. Well and professionally laid out. Definitely not easy to play. The rocks can sit against you but also with them. With luck you have the weather gods with you then you also have beautiful views. The course is well maintained and has nice smooth running greens. Friendly staff. In short: worth a detour!
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Unique
Reviewed July 20, 2022
A great golf destination.
Constantly changing scenery, green fairways, white rain showers, black mountains, blue sea will always be remembered.
You shouldn't expect perfect greens north of the Arctic Circle either, and the lack of a clubhouse (container with a primitive shower) doesn't matter given the natural spectacle. The green fee of €145 is reasonable, the second round for 1/2 price is a nice offer.
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A great place
Reviewed May 2, 2020
Lofoten Links was an absolute highlight of our Norway vacation 2019. It is an athletically demanding course, very well maintained. The driving range is played from mats, but is enough to turn.
I recommend playing two rounds, one for the result and one to enjoy the fantastic layout.
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