Golf courses on Gotland
THE GOTLAND GOLF FUND
For many people, the fact that Gotland is a magical place is nothing new. As we all know, the island has something for everyone and offers a wide range of activities for young and old alike. For several years now, Gotland has established itself as a real golf destination.
Despite the short distances, you will find several high-quality courses offering unique nature experiences and challenges. But why is Gotland so well suited to golf?
We called one of the island's biggest golf personalities:
Matz Bengtsson, who for several years has been driving Visby GK's development journey and now steers Gumbalde GK's major investment in the future.
Matz Bengtsson, Gumbalde Golf Club
"It's probably mainly the climate that allows us to offer gaming opportunities for much of the year, combined with the fact that we've had such great courses on Gotland for a long time," says Matz, continuing: "
"Then, of course, Gotland's strong appeal is a major factor in itself. The fact that the island is a short trip away is absolutely perfect."
Now that you have the chance, what makes Gumbalde so special?
"We saw a need for another really good course on Gotland, and we have invested heavily in the playing experience. We want you to be able to switch off, put your keys in your bag, and just enjoy yourself while playing a really good course, of course."
At Kneippbyn Resort, we always strive to make it as easy as possible for our guests to combine accommodation with fun activities. With us, you can choose between several different standards of accommodation. Hotels, self-catering cottages, or why not our picturesque fishing cottages located right on the cliff edge.
Here is a guide and our best tips for when you want to swing away on one of the island's golf courses and stay with us at Summer!
High-quality golf courses on Gotland
Visby Golf Club
The island's most famous club with numerous awards in its trophy cabinet. The flagship course, The One, is an 18-hole course of high European standard, ranked third in the Nordic region by Golf Digest. Visby GK continuously emphasizes its relentless pursuit of the absolute best overall experience.
Website: visbygk.com
Green fee: SEK 1,600 during high season. 9-hole course (SEK 600).
Training: Visby GK offers a variety of courses for most target groups. Summer courses for children are a regular feature. A private lesson (50 minutes) costs approximately SEK 950.
At Visby GK, you can also book the unique Swing Studio.
For more information and to book training sessions, please contact:
Martin Bendelin Munkhammar
Andreas Lindqvist
tranare@visbygk.se
Distance from Kneippbyn Resort: 23km.
Address: Visby Golf Club, Västergarn Kronholmen 415, 622 30 Gotlands Tofta
Gumbalde Golf Club
Gumbalde is Gotland's new major venture for the experienced golfer. A brand new 18-hole course has been created, designed by Pierre Fulke. Gumbalde is keen to share what they call the joy of golf and has created a mix of fun, challenging, and rewarding holes for everyone.
www.gumbalde.se
Green fee: SEK 690-990 depending on season and tee time.
Training: At Gumbalde, you can take part in courses for all ages throughout the year. A private lesson (50 minutes) costs around SEK 750.
For more information and to book training sessions, please contact:
Christian van den Bosch: christian@gumbalde.se
Distance from Kneippbyn Resort: 53 km.
Address: Gumbalde Resort, Gumbalde 620, 623 15 Stånga
Kneippbyn Adventure Golf
Try Kneippbyn's adventure golf. A mix between regular golf and mini golf, it features courses with different themes, with or without buildings, water systems, bunkers, and other obstacles. Kneippbyn's course stands out for its pirate theme, and the course is lined with pirates.
The courses resemble a regular golf course, but with the difference that all holes are within putting distance. A challenge for everyone, both big and small. There are several tricky ways to tackle the different holes, and it is not uncommon for scores to fluctuate rapidly.
www.kneippbyn.se/utbud/aventyrsgolf/
Green fee: SEK 80/adult, SEK 60/child
Practice: Our adventure golf course invites you to enjoy a wonderful game, but you will need to practice on your own
Distance from Kneippbyn Resort: Just around the corner when you stay with us.
Gotska Golf Club
The course located "in the middle of town." Jack Wenmanbanan offers 18 holes with varying degrees of difficulty on a compact area. A good choice for a "quick" round.
Green fee: SEK 595 during high season.
Training: Arranged in collaboration with Visby GK and booked with Andreas Lindqvist: tranare@visbygk.se
Distance from Kneippbyn Resort: 9 km.
Address: Gotska Golf Club, Lilla Hästnäskviar 20, 621 41 Visby
Slite Golf Club
Slite GK's varied forest and park course spreads out across the northeastern island. The course has been renovated in stages, and in 2023, a new green area was launched, among other things. In its marketing, Slite GK focuses on the greens, which are said to be both the hardest and fastest on the island.
Green fee: SEK 450-890 depending on season and tee time.
Training: Courses with varying focuses are held on an ongoing basis. A private lesson (50 minutes) costs approximately SEK 750.
Distance from Kneippbyn Resort: 42 km.
Address: Slite Golf Club, Klints 446, 621 46 Slite
Contact for more information and training bookings:
Jan Hult, info@slitegk.se
Lugnets Golf – Pay & play
A hidden gem on the Gotland golf map. Practically in the middle of the forest, just a stone's throw from Visby, you will find easily accessible golf for everyone. The 9-hole course is a so-called pay & play course, and you don't need a green card or membership. If you just want to get away for a while and hit a few balls, "Lugnet" is definitely an option.
Green fee: SEK 300 during high season.
Practice: Driving range 50 balls for SEK 30.
Distance from Kneippbyn Resort: 14 km.
Address: Lugnets Golf Course (Pay-and-play), 621 73 Visby
When GK
If you feel like going on a longer excursion (59 minutes by car), you will find När GK at the southeastern tip of the island. A seaside course with a special character that is often described as a mixture between a heath and a links course.
Green fee: SEK 695 during high season. Discounted 3- and 6-day golf packages are available.
The facility also has a short course for practice.
Training: During the season, courses are arranged for several target groups. A private lesson (50 minutes) costs approximately $80.
For more information and to book training sessions, please contact:
Peter Barås, peter@roligaregolf.se
Distance from Kneippbyn Resort: 60km.
Address: När Golfklubb, När Smiss 713, 623 48 Stånga
Ljugarn Golf Club
The main focus of the course is to create a family-friendly experience where everyone can enjoy golf in a relaxed environment. There are not quite as many facilities in the area compared to other courses, but it is definitely a pleasant alternative.
Green fee: SEK 300 during high season (9-hole course).
Training: Every Summer , the club Summer an instructor to hold courses. The summer program is presented on their website closer to the season.
Distance from Kneippbyn Resort: 48km.
Address: Ljugarn Golf Club, 623 66 Ljugarn













