Vulpera Course

Golfclub Vulpera

Vulpera, Graubünden, CH
Public
18 holesPar 723,528 m63.3/112

About this course

Golfclub Vulpera sits in the Lower Engadin valley of Graubünden, near the spa village of Vulpera and the town of Scuol in eastern Switzerland. Designed by Donald Harradine and opened in the mid-20th century, the course occupies terrain at approximately 1,200 meters elevation, where the valley floor meets forested slopes. Harradine, a prolific architect who shaped dozens of courses across Switzerland and continental Europe during his career, worked within the constraints of Alpine topography to create a layout that moves through meadowland and stands of pine and larch. The course measures relatively modest in length by contemporary standards, reflecting both its era of construction and the practical limitations of mountain terrain. The routing incorporates natural elevation changes, with several holes playing uphill or downhill and others following the valley's contours. Fairways are typically framed by trees, and the design emphasizes accuracy over distance. Greens are often elevated or tucked into natural folds in the landscape, requiring thoughtful approach play. Vulpera serves primarily as a holiday course for visitors to the Engadin region, which is known for its thermal baths and mountain scenery. The club operates seasonally, with play generally available from late spring through autumn depending on weather conditions at altitude. The course offers a traditional Swiss mountain golf experience, characterized by clean air, dramatic surroundings, and a layout that reflects mid-century European design sensibilities adapted to challenging topography.

Quick facts

Location
Vulpera, Graubünden, CH
Access
Public
Year built
1923
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
3,528 metres
Difficulty
63.3/112

Getting there

The journey to Golfclub Vulpera begins at Zurich Airport, followed by a three-hour drive southeast into the heart of Graubünden's Lower Engadin valley, where the landscape shifts from rolling midlands to dramatic Alpine terrain. The route traces the Inn River as it carves through narrow gorges and past ancient villages, climbing steadily toward the spa hamlet of Vulpera, perched above the thermal resort town of Scuol. For those seeking discretion, Engadin Airport in Samedan offers private access roughly an hour west, though the final approach remains the same: a winding ascent through larch forests and meadows to a mountain course that feels suspended between valley floor and sky, where Switzerland meets the Austrian border in quiet, rarefied air.

FAQ

Common questions about Vulpera

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

Vulpera was designed by Donald Harradine.

Yes. Vulpera is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Vulpera is 72.

Vulpera plays 3,528 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Vulpera is 112.

Vulpera is a 18-hole course.

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