
Arvika Course
Arvika Golfklubb
About this course
Arvika Golfklubb sits in the town of Arvika in Värmland County, western Sweden, near the Norwegian border. The course was designed by Nils Sköld, a Swedish architect who worked extensively throughout Scandinavia during the mid-to-late twentieth century, contributing to the development of golf in the region during a period of significant growth for the sport in Sweden. The course occupies terrain characteristic of the Värmland landscape, where rolling forested areas meet open farmland and the region's numerous lakes and waterways influence the topography. Swedish inland courses of this era typically work with natural elevation changes and incorporate the native pine and birch forests into the routing, creating a parkland character distinct from links golf but shaped by the local environment. Arvika serves the local golfing community in this part of Värmland, a region known more for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation than as a major golf destination. The club provides a venue for recreational play and regional competition typical of Swedish golf clubs outside the major metropolitan areas. The course reflects the practical design approach common to many Swedish layouts from this period, balancing playability for members with the strategic interest that comes from working with the existing land features.
Quick facts
- Location
- Arvika, Värmland, SE
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1974
- Designer
- Nils Sköld
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Difficulty
- 79/142
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive via Stockholm Arlanda Airport, followed by a westward journey of roughly three and a half hours through the forested heart of central Sweden toward the Norwegian border. The route gradually transitions from the bustle of the capital's outskirts into Värmland's quieter, lake-studded landscape, where dense pine and birch give way to rolling farmland as you approach Arvika. The final stretch into town carries you to the edge of Lake Glafsfjorden, where Arvika Golfklubb rests in serene woodland terrain - a tranquil northern retreat far removed from the noise of the modern world.

FAQ
Common questions about Arvika
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Arvika was designed by Nils Sköld.
Yes. Arvika is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Arvika is 72.
The slope rating at Arvika is 142.
Arvika is a 18-hole course.

