Public

Blå Course

Karlstad Golfklubb

Karlstad, Värmland, SE
9 holesPar 36

About this course

Karlstad Golfklubb's Blå course sits in the Värmland region of central Sweden, where the landscape transitions between agricultural land and the forested character typical of the country's interior. Designed by Nils Sköld, a Swedish architect active in the mid-to-late twentieth century who contributed to numerous courses across Scandinavia, the layout reflects the practical, parkland-style design philosophy common to Swedish golf of that era. The course occupies relatively gentle terrain, with mature trees framing fairways and defining playing corridors in the manner characteristic of established Nordic clubs. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded areas to create variety in hole character and strategic demands. Water features appear on several holes, adding both visual interest and tactical considerations for approach play. The design emphasizes accuracy and course management over pure length, rewarding players who navigate the tree-lined fairways and position themselves carefully for approaches to greens that often feature subtle contours. Karlstad Golfklubb serves the regional golfing community in Värmland's largest city, positioned along the northern shore of Lake Vänern. The club maintains traditional Swedish golf club culture, with the Blå course functioning as the primary championship layout among the facility's offerings. The setting provides a representative example of inland Swedish golf, where design works within forested parkland rather than the links or coastal terrain found in other parts of Scandinavia.

Quick facts

Location
Karlstad, Värmland, SE
Access
Public
Designer
Nils Sköld
Year built
1968
Holes
9
Par
36

Getting there

Most international visitors arrive via Stockholm Arlanda Airport, roughly three hours east by car, though Oslo Gardermoen across the Norwegian border offers a similarly timed alternative depending on routing. The drive west from Stockholm traces the northern shore of Lake Vänern, Sweden's largest lake, as the landscape gradually softens into the rolling forests and farmland characteristic of Värmland. As you approach Karlstad - a university city straddling the Klarälven delta - the final kilometers wind through mixed pine and birch before revealing Karlstad Golfklubb's tranquil setting on the outskirts, where the measured calm of Swedish golf culture takes quiet hold.

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Common questions about Blå at Karlstad Golfklubb

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Blå was designed by Nils Sköld.

Yes. Blå at Karlstad Golfklubb is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Blå is 36.

Blå is a 9-hole course.

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