Plan your round in a minute.
Getting here
- By car: Brautarholt is on the Kjalarnes peninsula, about 30 minutes north of downtown Reykjavík (31 km). Take Route 1 north, turn off at Grundarhverfi and follow the road about 2 km out onto the peninsula. Search "Brautarholtsvegur" in your maps app. There's parking at the clubhouse.
- Without a car: book the Golf Day from Reykjavík. We collect you from your hotel and bring you back after lunch.
- From Keflavík Airport: about an hour by car. Flying across the Atlantic with a stopover? See Golf on a stopover.
| From Brautarholt to | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Reykjavík | 31 km | about 30–35 min |
| Keflavík Airport (KEF) | 77 km | about 76 min |
| Blue Lagoon | 74 km | about 70 min |
| Sky Lagoon | 33 km | about 38 min |
| Þingvellir National Park | 51 km | about 48 min |
All drive times from Brautarholt
| To | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Esja trailhead (Esjustofa, Mógilsá) | 11 km | about 12 min |
| Gljúfrasteinn (Laxness museum) | 19 km | about 20 min |
| Akranes lighthouse | 25 km | about 27 min |
| Hvammsvík hot springs | 28 km | about 29 min |
| Hallgrímskirkja | 31 km | about 33 min |
| Reykjavík Old Harbour | 33 km | about 36 min |
| Sky Lagoon | 33 km | about 38 min |
| Glymur waterfall trailhead | 44 km | about 41 min |
| Þingvellir visitor centre | 51 km | about 48 min |
| Blue Lagoon | 74 km | about 70 min |
| Keflavík Airport | 77 km | about 76 min |
Computed with OSRM / OpenStreetMap from Brautarholt. Approximate, in good conditions.
Season and hours
- Season: about 1 May to 15 October, depending on the weather.
- Hours in summer: daily, 09:00–22:00.
- Late tee times after 20:00 from 1 June to mid-July (see Midnight Golf).
- A round takes about four hours.
Weather by month (Reykjavík averages, 1991–2020)
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 10 | 4 | 11 |
| June | 13 | 7 | 9 |
| July | 15 | 9 | 10 |
| August | 14 | 9 | 12 |
| September | 11 | 6 | 15 |
Kjalarnes is known for gusts under the mountain. Out on the point it's calmer, as the founders put it in 2011: "There's less wind than on the road under the mountain."
What to wear
- Layers, a wind- and waterproof shell, and golf shoes with good grip. Golf attire or smart-casual outdoor wear.
- Iceland can show you four seasons in a round, so plan for all of them.
Clubs, carts and the clubhouse
- Rental clubs: 7,000 ISK. Carts: 9,500 ISK for 18 holes (last cart tee time 20:00; drivers 18+ with a licence). Trolleys: 2,000 ISK.
- Clubhouse: a small pro shop (balls, markers, logo wear) and a simple kitchen: soup, sandwiches, snacks, beer and wine.
On the course
- Keep up the pace: about four hours, in groups of up to four.
- Repair your pitch marks and divots, and take care on the rocky shore.
- Watch out for the robots. About thirty electric robot mowers keep the fairways trim. If one moves your ball, replace it. If your ball hits one, play it as it lies.
- Weather: if the course has to close, tee times can be rescheduled.
Questions, answered.
When is the course open?
May to mid-October, weather dependent. Daily 09:00–22:00 in summer.
How far is it from Reykjavík?
About 30 minutes by car; about an hour from Keflavík Airport.
I don't have a car. Can I still play?
Yes. The Golf Day from Reykjavík collects you from your hotel.
Do I need to bring clubs?
No. Rental clubs, carts and trolleys are available at the clubhouse.
How long does a round take?
About four hours.
What should I wear?
Layers and a wind- and waterproof shell. Night-time temperatures are typically 7–12 °C.
What if the weather is bad?
Tee times can be rescheduled if the course is closed.
Do I need a handicap?
Answer to be confirmed by the club.
Is there food?
The clubhouse serves soup, sandwiches, snacks and Icelandic beer.
We are a group. Who do I talk to?
Use the group enquiry form or email gbr@gbr.is.
Do I need a handicap certificate?
Answer to be confirmed by the club.
How long does a round take?
About four hours. Groups of up to four players.
What are the robots on the fairways?
About thirty electric robot mowers keep the course trim. If one moves your ball, replace it. If your ball hits one, play it as it lies.
Can I play on an Icelandair stopover?
Yes. Icelandair lets you stop in Iceland for up to seven days at no extra airfare. Brautarholt is about an hour from Keflavík Airport, and rental clubs are available.