Best Golf Courses in Germany

Winston Links at WINSTONgolf is an 18-hole championship course designed by David Krause and styled after traditional British links. Its natural sandy hollows, towering dunes, sweeping fairways, and challenging pot bunkers create one of Germany's most authentic inland links experiences. The course regularly hosts major domestic tournaments and is known for its bold design and strategic challenge.

Hamburger Golf-Club Falkenstein, crafted between 1928 and 1930 by Colt, Alison & Morrison, is Germany’s most acclaimed parkland course, famed for its undulating terrain, mature trees, and championship pedigree. Set in the west of Hamburg, the course’s rich history and exceptional design make it a must-play for golfers seeking top-tier European golfing tradition.

Golf Club Gut Lärchenhof is an acclaimed 18-hole course near Cologne designed by Jack Nicklaus. The layout is renowned for its strategic variety, excellent conditioning, and tournament pedigree. With individually sculpted holes and world-class practice facilities, it hosts the BMW International Open and features modern amenities within a peaceful parkland setting.

Golfclub Budersand Sylt is an award-winning true links course on Germany’s North Sea island of Sylt, designed by Rolf-Stephan Hansen. Surrounded by sand dunes, native heath, and beach grass, the course offers strategic challenges, undulating fairways, and sea views. Renowned in Europe, it delivers a classic links experience and regularly ranks among Germany’s very best golf courses.

Golf Club St. Leon-Rot, designed by Hannes Schreiner, is among Germany’s most prestigious golf destinations. Opened in 1997, it features two championship 18-hole parkland courses, each blending modern design with strategic water hazards and immaculate conditioning. The club has hosted major European Tour events and the Solheim Cup, and offers truly world-class practice facilities and amenities.

Golf und Land Club Köln, designed by Georg Boehm, Howard Swan, and Dr. Bernhard von Limburger, is a classic parkland layout amid woodland. Known as Refrath, the course is characterized by tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, and subtle elevation changes. Its history, setting, and conditioning make it one of Germany’s most respected championship venues.

Golfclub München Eichenried, designed by Kurt Rossknecht, is a renowned parkland layout near Munich. The club features 27 championship holes regularly hosting the BMW International Open, as well as extensive practice facilities and a reputation for tournament-level conditioning. Its classic routing, variety, and quality make it a staple in European tournament golf.

Golf Club Föhr e.V. is a 27-hole public course located on the scenic North Sea island of Föhr in Schleswig-Holstein. Originally established in 1925, the course has undergone major redesigns by Christian Althaus and Christoph Staedler. Known for its sandy soil, challenging greens, and beautiful coastal setting, Föhr offers a unique blend of links and parkland features along with robust practice facilities and a welcoming clubhouse.

Jakobsberg Golf- und Land Club is an 18-hole, par-72 public parkland course atop a plateau overlooking the Rhine Valley, designed in the style of Robert Trent Jones Jr. with contributions from Wolfgang Jarsombek. The layout is known for undulating fairways, strategic bunkering, variety, and fast, contoured greens with dramatic river and castle views. All skill levels are welcome.

Founded in 1895, Berlin-Wannsee Golf & Country Club is one of Germany’s oldest and most prestigious private clubs. The main 18-hole course, designed with classic parkland features, offers beautifully manicured fairways and greens surrounded by mature trees. Renowned for its serene atmosphere and strategic layout, it combines historical charm with challenging play.

Frankfurter Golf Club, established in 1928 and designed by Harry S. Colt, is a venerable parkland course nestled in the Frankfurt City Forest. With tree-lined fairways and a classic old English feel, this private club offers a challenging yet strategic layout favored by seasoned players. The course has hosted German Open events and enjoys a prominent status among Germany’s historic venues.