Golf in Austria – where nature shows its best side!

Mountain peaks stretching as stately pillars into the sky. The fairways are lush green, the view is endless, almost magical, and the air is crisp and clear. In Austria, golf is so much more than trodden fairways and fine wines - here you breathe fresh Alp-delight and top off the round with a spa.

The story is that Austria invented the spa - and health resorts which satisfied the wealthy and famous. The famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven traveled to Baden bei Wien to cure his deafness, while Princess Sophie felt that the water from Bad Ischl was good for her fertility. The popularity of the treatments grew in the country and today there are more than 100 spas and health resorts across Austria. Many offer a combination of seasoned golf weekend with spa treatments for your well being.

But it's not just the combination of golf and spa that makes Austria an exciting destination. The combination of golf and skiing is at least as much fun. Austria has eight glaciers where you can easily play golf in the morning and finish with a half-day on the slopes, or vice versa. Preferably use a car to easily transport yourself between the golf course and the ski slopes, and to be able to smoothly throw off your golf shoes and clubs as it approaches powdered snow and chair lifts.

Austria has nearly 150 golf courses around the country. Many of them of very good class, and as is the case with  most golf in Austria, it offers quite breathtaking views of mountain peaks and green-clad valleys. Nature is Austria's "ace up his sleeve," it surprises you constantly with one golf hole more beautiful than the other.

The best golf regions in the country are Zell am See in Salzburg Erland and Kitzbühel in Tyrol. There they gathered all the right ingredients for a great golf vacation - luxury mountain villages, friendly people, superb golf courses, diverse outdoor activities, top-class restaurants and spa treatments for all types of bodies.
On golf courses it is relatively quiet and the green fee is really affordable, especially if you get a "Golf-Alpin-Pass”, which allows you to play five rounds at some of the 44 golf courses found in western Austria. The cost of a "Golf-Alpin-Pass" may vary according to season, but expect to pay about EUR 264 and then you have the option to play some of the country's best courses.

If you want to learn more about Austria as a golf destination read our entire Golf Guide where we have gathered facts about the country, along with nourishing tips on great golf, restaurants, attractions, entertainment and much more.

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GOLF COURSES IN AUSTRIA

In Austria you can describe the golf courses without exaggeration as blooming. In the country you'll find nearly 150 courses and among them there are many that are worth mentioning. Not least masterpieces such as that GC Langau, Zell Am Zee and GC and Kaprun Kaiserwinkl Golf Club. Three outstanding golf courses around which the surrounding nature unfolds like the finest works of art, something that is general for Austria with nature consisting of mountains, valleys and plains.

Below you'll find a selection of all golf courses in Austria. Overall, the country has 149 golf courses, where most offer scenic experiences bordered by high mountains and forested valleys.

GOLFCLUB RADSTADT
An excellently managed 18-hole championship course, surrounded by a unique mountain setting, between the forest and with panoramic views of the medieval city.
Golfclub Radstadt

SCHLOSS PICHLARN GOLF CLUB
A beautiful championship course that sweeps through the picturesque countryside. Architect Donald Harradine took up the challenge in 1970 and created a golf course that is one with nature.  
Schloss Pichlarn Golf Club 

GOLF CLUB LUNGAU
Here we can talk about a real treat. In addition to the course’s high standard the environment is almost stunning, where the golf course sweeps between forested mountains and streams.
Golf Club Lungau

ZELL AM ZEE KAPRUN GOLF CLUB
Zell Am Zee GC-Kaprun is the biggest and perhaps one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Austrian Alps. The golf club has two 18-hole courses that creep along the sunny Salzach valley. 
Zell am Zee Kaprun Golf Club

KITZBÜHEL SCHWARZSEE REITH GC 
A very beautiful golf course surrounded by mountains, forest and meadows with stunning views of the "Wilder Kaiser" and Kitzbuehel Horn. In 2003 the "Golf European Challenge Tour” was played here for the first time.
Kitzbühel Schwarzee Reith GC

GOLF CLUB EICHENHEIM
Eichenheim is ranked as one of Austria's finest golf courses and the surrounding nature and course design lives up to it. The American architect Kyle Phillips has created a real gold nugget in the picturesque surroundings of Kitzbühel.
Club Eichenheim 

GOLFCLUB WILDER KAISER
Here, you play a nice round of golf on the wide and flat fairways, directly at the foot of the famous 'Wilder Kaiser' mountains. 
Wilder Kaiser

GOLF CLUB GOLDEGG
Members call their wonderful 18-hole course in Salzburg Provincer "Goldegg Golfegg" - a guarantee for a very relaxing experience. As a plus, the golf course is located 850 metres above sea level, thanks to its wonderful location on a plateau.
Club Goldegg

GOLFCLUB MOARHOF
A pretty nine-hole course in scenic Walchsee with views of the Kitzbühel Alps.
Golfclub Moarhof

KAISERWINKL GOLF CLUB KÖSSEN
At the foot of the mountain "Wilder Kaiser" is Kaiserwinkl Golf Club Kössen on a 60 hectares idyllic landscape and is described as "a hidden gem in the Alps".
Kaiserwinkl Golf Club Kössen

GC REIT IM WINKL
A well run tidbit 750 metres above sea level wound in a picturesque valley overlooking the Chiemgau Alps and the Kaiser Mountains. GC Reit im Winkl is the first and only golf course in Europe that passes over a country border, Austria and Germany.
GC Reit im Winkl

LEADING GOLFRESORT HAUGSCHLAG - WALDVIERTEL
Course Haugschlag has repeatedly been designated as the "Best Golf Course" and is one of two 18-hole courses on golf resort Haugschlag’s land that has received the award.
Course Haugschlag

COURSE WALDVIERTEL 
The other championship course on the resort Haugschlag’s land that has also been enriched with the award "Best Golf Course".
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GC ACHENSEE 
This jewel of a golf course is situated between the foot of the Karwendel mountain range and Lake Achensee, 950 metres above sea level; clearly one of the most beautiful alpine golf courses.
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ALPE-ADRIA GOLF SCHLOSS FINKENSTEIN
The young golf course offers breathtaking views towards the Karawanken mountains with open fairways and six harmoniously placed ponds. A game experience for all handicappers.
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LAKE MILLSTÄTTER SEE GC
A sunny 18-hole course on the plateau outside Lake Millstätter See. Situated in a beautiful landscape with fantastic views of a mountain and lake landscape.
Lake Millsätter See GC

BAD KLEINKIRCHEIM-REICHENAU GC
One of Austria's most renowned championship courses, designed by Don Harradine on sixty hectares in the narrow Bad Kleinkirchheim valley.
Bad Kleinkircheim-Reichenau GC

VELDEN – KÖSTENBERG GC
Velden GC is one of the leading golf courses in Austria, where you sometimes have to use your head instead of force. A broad and attractive fairway can end in a tapered landing area is far ahead.
elden-Köstenberg GC

MOOSBURG- PÖRTSCHACH GC
One of Austria's most beautiful golf courses awarded the fine distinction of "Premier European Golf Course".
Moosburg-Pörtschach GC

GC URSLAUTAL
Urslautal Golf Club is situated in a breathtaking mountain plateau between Saalfelden and Maria Alm, with the awe-inspiring and inspirational Steinernes Meer that has a wonderful back drop.
GC Urslautal

GC BRANDLHOF
Here you can enjoy the magnificent view og Loferer Steinberg, while you struggle with the River Saalach that repeatedly gets in the way on Gut Brandlhof. That you need quite a few balls in the bag is just a given
GC Brandlhof

GC MITTERSILL
Located in the middle of the beautiful Hohe Tauern National Park in the Kitzbühel Alps - what more could the discerning golfer ask for?
GC Mittersill

GC GASTEIN
A stunning 18-hole facility that is distinguished by outstanding design in a fascinating landscape, a true little masterpiece!
GC Gastein

GAILTALGOLF GOLF COURSE
The golf course offers a wonderful combination of tradition, modernity and untouched nature - on the sunny side of the Gailtaler valley.
Gailtalgolf Golf Course

RESTAURANTS IN AUSTRIA

Austria offers a culinary range. The country is not only the traditional wienerschnitzeln and goulash soup served with cold beer, but the local cuisine around the country offer influences from around the world. To speak of an "Austrian kitchen" is therefore an over simplification. The country's regions cook up smorgasbords of delights, influenced by that which is closest to the region.

RESTAURANT BRÄURUP, MITTERSILL
Traditional and local cuisine that serves fish from the family's privately owned waters.
Kirchgasse 9 57 30 MITTERSILL
Phone: +43 6562 62160
Bräurup, Mittersill

MEILINGER TAVERNE, MITTERSILL
A cozy tavern offering broad cuisine from around the country. A main course is around 9-24 euros.
Stadsplatz 10, 5730 MITTERSILL
Phone: +43 6562 42426
Meilinger Taverne

ZELL AM SEE RESTURANT DER SONNBERG
Creative and modern kitchen that serves food in a mixture of influences from the Mediterranean and other regional cuisine.
Price Level: A main course costs from 14 euros
Address: Sonnbergstraße 57, 5700 Zell am See.
Tel: 43 6547 2184.
Email: info@der-sonnberg.at 
Restaurant der Sonnberg 

KAPRUN RESTAURANT DORFSTADL
Well known for its fish, veal and lamb dishes.
Price level: A main course costs from 13 euros.
Address: Fam. Grain, Kellnerfeldstr. 691, 5710 Kaprun
Tel: +43,654,772 80
Email: info@dorfkrus-kaprun.at
Restaurant Dorfstadl

KUFSTEIN BATZNHÄUSEL KUFSTEIN
A different night awaits at this restaurant with specialties from the Tyrol.
Price level: Moderate
Address: Römerhofgasse 1, 6330 Kufstein
Tel: +43,537,262,433.

EBBS UNTERWIRT EBBS
Traditional Austrian cuisine with a modern touch. Award-winning restaurant.
Price level: gourmet restaurant
Address: Wildbichlerstraße 38, 6341 Ebbs
Tel: +43,537,342,288.
Email: info@gourmethotel-unterwirt.at
Ebbs Unterwirt Ebbs

ZELL AM SEE MAYER’S SCHLOSS PRIELAU
French inspired cuisine with exciting combinations. Two stars in the Michelin Guide!
Price level: Menus from 79 euros
Address: Hoffmansthalstrasse, 5700 Zell am Se
Tel: + 43,654,272,911
Email: info@schloss-prielau.at
Mayer´s Schloss Prielau

NIGHTLIFE IN AUSTRIA

Feel the pulse and get carried away. As in many other countries, there is nothing wrong with the night life for those who are hungry for a little partying. Austria has different types of bars, discotheques and night spots to offer; you just have to find what suits you best.

OUR’S LOUNGE, ZELL AM SEE
Cafe, bar and bistro in the heart of Zell am See.
Address: Schlossplatz 5, 5700 Zell am See.
Tel: 43 654 247 244.
Email: info@ours.at
Our´s Lounge

ARENA TIROL, WÖRGL
Soul, disco and party in three parts. Cool. Young audience
Address: Lustenauerstraße 27.
Tel: 43 533 763 051.
Email: office@arena-tirol.at
Arena Tirol

BAUM BAR, KAPRUN
Rocking - unconscious! Quite a young crowd.
Address: Sigmund-Thun-Straße 4, A-5710 Kaprun.
Tel: 43 654 782 16.
Email: office@baumbar.at
Baum Bar

VILLA CRAZY DAISY, ZELL AM SEE
Good disco with live music.
Address: Salzmannstraße 8, 5700 Zell am See.
Tel: 43 654 272 526.
Email: villa@crazy-daisy.at
Villa Crazy Daisy

CASINO KITZBÜHEL, KITZBÜHEL
Food and the opportunity to win some money, a good combination.
Adrdess: Hinterstadt 24, 6370 Kitzbühel.
Tel: 43 535 662 300.
Email: restaurant@hinterstadt24.at
Casino Kitzbühel

CLUB DISCO KOGLER, MITTERSILL
Full speed ahead and loud music. If you’re looking for a real party tonight, you should visit Kogler.
PinzgaStadl, Klausgasse 49, 5730 Mittersill.
Club Disco Kogler 

MOSQUITO BAR, MITTERSILL
Cosy bar where a drink is never wrong.
Stadsplatz 17, 5730 Mittersill.

BARRA CUBANO, MONDSEE
Barra Cubano is a nice bar in the heart of Mondsee.
Herzog-Odilo-Strasse 6, 5310 Mondsee.

ATTRACTIONS IN AUSTRIA

Rent a bike, put on your walking shoes or hire a car. In Austria, there is plenty to see and experience. Not least are the great outdoor activities in the country where trekking, skiing and golf are a major part. Should you not feel like participating in the active part, you can spend the day at one of the country's recognized breweries, museums, castles or gardens.

NATIONAL PARK CENTER, MITTERSILL
Europe's largest national park with eight different attractions in the area.
Nationalparkwelten, Gerlosstr. 18, 5730 Mittersill.
Telephone: 43 6562 40939.
National Park Center

CASTLE MITTERSILL
A beautiful palace in a lush environment.
Castle Mittersill

SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL WORLDS
Step into the world made of crystal. Yes, it’s almost like that! Swarovski introduces you to its most beautiful creations. An experience to remember, even if you do not intend to buy.
Telephone: 43 (0)5224 51080.
Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Beer Brewary STIEGL, SALZBURG
A bit outside the centre of Salzburg lies Stiegl brewery . It is Austria's oldest brewery and produces today eight different types of beer. The brewery has documented ancestry dating back to 1492 and has among others quenched the thirst of the famous composer Mozar
Beer Brewary Stiegl

RIEDEL GLAS, KITZSTEINHORN
Kitzsteinhorn glacier attracts with its height of 3029 metres. Hire a car and immortalise the visit by combining golf and skiing while you're there.
Address: Kesselfallstr. 81, 5710 Kaprun.
Tel: 43 (0)6547 8700.
Email: office@kitzsteinhorn.at
Riedl Glas

THE MONDSEE SMOKEHOUSE OPEN AIR MUSEUM
A museum with open roof showing different farm buildings that spread across the country over the years. You can find the smokehouse, flax hut with integrated grain storage, drying room, mill, drying room for fruit, chapel and dwelling houses at the museum. Bauer Museum Mondseeland, Hilfberg 6, 5310 Mondsee
Telefon: 0664 34 06 020.
The Mondsee Smokehouse