
Skorradalur Course
Skorradalur Golf Course
About this course
Skorradalur Golf Course sits in the Borgarbyggð municipality of western Iceland, roughly an hour's drive north of Reykjavík. The course occupies land in the Skorradalur valley, a rural farming region known for its lake, Skorradalsvatn, and the surrounding low mountains that define much of Iceland's interior landscape. The setting reflects the typical Icelandic countryside: open terrain, sparse vegetation, and views that extend across farmland toward distant ridges. The course serves the local community and visiting golfers exploring Iceland's western region. Like many Icelandic courses outside the capital area, Skorradalur operates on a modest scale, with facilities that emphasize access to the game rather than elaborate amenities. The layout works with the natural contours of the valley floor, and the playing conditions reflect the climate—cool temperatures, frequent wind, and the extended daylight of summer months that allow for late-evening rounds. Icelandic golf courses generally feature firm turf, minimal tree cover, and routing that accommodates the terrain without extensive earthmoving. Skorradalur follows this pattern, offering a straightforward test suited to golfers of varying abilities. The course provides a quiet alternative to busier venues closer to Reykjavík, and its location makes it a logical stop for those traveling the western fjords or visiting nearby attractions such as Deildartunguhver hot spring and the historic sites of Reykholt.
Quick facts
- Location
- Borgarbyggd, Northwest, IS
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 2,461 metres
Getting there
The journey to Skorradalur Golf Course begins at Keflavík International Airport (KEF), Iceland's primary gateway, followed by a striking hour-and-a-half drive northeast through the otherworldly lava fields and coastal plains that define the island's western corridor. The route traces the rim of Hvalfjörður - the Whale Fjord - before turning inland toward Borgarfjörður, where the landscape softens into pastoral valleys framed by distant glacial peaks. As you climb gently into the Skorradalur valley itself, the road narrows and the air grows quieter, delivering you to a remote nine-hole sanctuary where the golf unfolds beneath the vast Icelandic sky, far from the capital's hum.
FAQ
Common questions about Skorradalur
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Skorradalur is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Skorradalur is 36.
Skorradalur plays 2,461 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Skorradalur is a 9-hole course.



