
Links Course
Sommaro Golfklubb
About this course
Sommaro Golfklubb sits on the outskirts of Karlstad in Värmland, Sweden's lake-rich western region near the Norwegian border. The club operates an 18-hole layout that takes its name from the links designation, though the course occupies inland terrain characteristic of central Swedish golf rather than true coastal linksland. The routing makes use of the area's natural topography, with fairways moving through a mix of open and wooded sections typical of courses developed in this part of Scandinavia during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The course serves the Karlstad region, a mid-sized city positioned where the Klarälven River meets Lake Vänern, Sweden's largest lake. Värmland's golf season runs from late spring through early autumn, with the region's continental climate producing warm summers and cold winters that limit year-round play. The layout reflects the practical design considerations common to Swedish municipal and member clubs of its era, balancing playability for a range of skill levels with the natural features available on the property. Sommaro functions as a community club for local golfers in the Karlstad area, offering standard amenities and maintaining the course for regular member and visitor play. The club fits within the network of Swedish golf facilities that expanded significantly during the sport's growth period in Scandinavia, providing accessible golf in a region better known for its forests, lakes, and outdoor recreation than for destination golf travel.
Quick facts
- Location
- Karlstad, Värmland, SE
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 12
- Par
- 47
Getting there
The journey to Sommaro Golfklubb begins at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), roughly 300 kilometers to the east, followed by a three-hour drive west through the forested heart of central Sweden. The route traces the northern shore of Lake Vänern, Europe's third-largest lake, before turning inland toward Karlstad, where the landscape opens into the rolling farmland and pine-studded terrain of Värmland. As the highway yields to quieter country roads, the final approach reveals the club's secluded setting on the Klarälven River delta - a tranquil pocket of links-style terrain that feels worlds removed from the capital's bustle, yet remains comfortably within reach of Sweden's western lake country.
FAQ
Common questions about Links at Sommaro Golfklubb
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Links at Sommaro Golfklubb is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Links is 47.
Links is a 12-hole course.
