Arvika Golfklubb

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.