ÅLANDS GOLFKLUBB
🇦🇽 Kastelholm, Åland, AX
Designed by Peter Fjällman
Princess at Ålands Golfklubb occupies a distinctive position in the Åland Islands, an autonomous Finnish archipelago situated between Sweden and Finland in the Baltic Sea. Designed by Swedish architect Peter Fjällman, the course lies near Kastelholm, a historically significant area known for its medieval castle. The layout reflects Fjällman's approach to working with Scandinavian landscapes, incorporating the region's natural terrain features and vegetation patterns into the routing.
The Åland Islands present a unique golfing environment characterized by relatively gentle topography, mixed forest cover, and the maritime influence of the surrounding Baltic waters. Courses in this region typically feature a blend of open and wooded corridors, with design strategies that account for coastal winds and the shorter northern growing season. The Princess course serves as part of the golf infrastructure in an archipelago where the sport has grown alongside tourism and the islands' reputation for natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Ålands Golfklubb functions as a community golf facility in a region with a distinct Swedish-speaking Finnish identity. The club provides golf access to both local residents and visitors exploring the islands, which are known for their maritime history, cycling routes, and summer appeal. The course operates within the practical constraints of northern European golf, where the season runs from late spring through early autumn and where design must balance playability with environmental sensitivity.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Princess was designed by Peter Fjällman.
Yes. Princess at Ålands Golfklubb is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Princess is 18.
Princess is a 6-hole course.