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Lofoten Links
Gimsøysand, Nordland, Norway
18 Holes · Par 71 · Green fees on request · Links
— About
About Lofoten Links
Lofoten Links is an 18-hole, par 71 seaside links on the island of Gimsøya, in Norway's Lofoten archipelago above the Arctic Circle. Jeremy Turner designed it. The holes run beside white-sand beaches, rocky outcrops, the sea and mountains.
- A 2023 world top-100 ranking placed the course 88th, and Golf World named it fifth in continental Europe.
- Golf Digest has ranked Lofoten Links as high as 24th on its list of the world's 100 greatest courses.
- World Golf Awards named it Norway's Best Golf Course in 2025.
- The course sits at 68 degrees north, above the Arctic Circle.
History of Lofoten Links
Lofoten Links opened in July 1998 as a six-hole course designed by Jeremy Turner. It was later expanded to nine holes, and the full 18-hole course opened in July 2015. The property now operates as a golf resort.
Signature holes at Lofoten Links
The par-3 2nd, called Arholmen, has its green beside rocky outcrops with a white-sand beach behind it. It is called the most photographed hole in Scandinavia.
When to play Lofoten Links
Late August to mid-October is the northern lights season, so early-autumn golfers can pair a round with a night under the aurora.
Playing Lofoten Links: tips
There is a pro shop and rental clubs are available. The resort has lodges, apartments and cabins, so a stay and a round are easy to combine. Tee times are booked with the club by email at info@lofotenlinks.no.
Visit Lofoten Links
Tore Hjorts Vei 389, 8314 Gimsøysand
Gimsøysand, Nordland, Norway
— Facilities
Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lofoten Links
Can visitors play without being a member?
Yes. Lofoten Links is open to visitors, and tee times are arranged with the club by email. Equipment hire and accommodation are available at the course.
Can you really play golf at night?
In midsummer, yes. From around the end of May until late July the sun does not set, so evening and late rounds are played in full daylight.