Weiherhof Course

Golfpark Weiherhof

Wadern, Saarland, DE
Public
18 holesPar 725,417 m72.2/137

About this course

Golfpark Weiherhof sits in the rolling countryside near Wadern in Saarland, Germany's smallest state bordering France and Luxembourg. Designed by Thomas Himmel, a German architect known for working within the natural terrain of Central European landscapes, the course occupies land characterized by gentle elevation changes, mature woodland, and water features that give the facility its name—"Weiherhof" translates roughly to "pond farm" or "pond estate," reflecting the presence of ponds and wetland areas integrated into the routing. The layout takes advantage of the region's mixed agricultural and forested terrain, with holes moving through corridors of deciduous trees and across open meadowland. Himmel's design approach typically emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating strategic elements that reward course management. Water hazards appear on several holes, requiring golfers to make decisions about risk and carry distances, particularly on approach shots where ponds guard greens or bisect fairways. Saarland's golf culture reflects the region's cross-border character and industrial heritage, with clubs often serving local communities rather than international resort traffic. Weiherhof functions as a parkland course accessible to members and visitors exploring this less-traveled corner of Germany, where the landscape transitions between the Hunsrück highlands to the east and the Lorraine plateau to the west. The course provides a regional golf option in an area where the sport developed later than in Germany's major metropolitan centers.

Quick facts

Location
Wadern, Saarland, DE
Access
Public
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
5,417 metres
Difficulty
72.2/137

Getting there

Golfpark Weiherhof is most readily accessed via Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), approximately 150 kilometers to the northeast, a drive of roughly two and a half hours that carries you southwest through the Rhine-Main region before descending into the rolling, forested landscape of the Saarland. The final approach winds through the Hunsrück hills, a terrain of dense woodland and quiet valleys that gradually reveals the manicured fairways and serene lake-studded grounds of Weiherhof itself. For those arriving by private aviation, the nearby airfields of the Saar region offer discreet alternatives to the major hubs, though the journey from Frankfurt - a straightforward autobahn passage followed by country roads - remains the most practical gateway to this verdant corner of southwestern Germany.

FAQ

Common questions about Weiherhof

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

Weiherhof was designed by Thomas Himmel.

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

Par at Weiherhof is 72.

Weiherhof plays 5,417 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Weiherhof is 137.

Weiherhof is a 18-hole course.

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