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Discover the best golf & sightseeing destinations in Germany
Located in the heart of Europe, Germany lies in a strategic position and connects the East to the West. Steeped in history, Germany boasts fantastic cities with impressive museums and historical landmarks, a charming countryside made of small villages, vineyards and grand castles, as well as outstanding mountains, forests and beaches. The variety of landscapes and cultural highlights offered to visitors are unique and each region has its specialties as well. From the Bavarian Alps to Munich and its Oktoberfest, from Nuremberg to the Rhine Valley, from the romantic castle road to Berlin, and to the beaches in the north, there is plenty to explore from a sightseeing standpoint, but one of the bigger appeals lies in the country’s culinary specilaties: craft beers, pretzels, riesling, schnitzel and sauerkraut, bratwurst, spätzle…and many more to taste. Foodies, culture lovers and golfers would love it here.
Golf is a growing game in Germany and Bernhard Langer’s successful professional career on the European Tour has given hopes to a new generation of golfers. Germany features parkland and heathland courses for the most part, with the exception of the northern links courses on Sylt and Nieblum islands. Germany is home to some of the best European courses with a special mention to Hamburger Falkenstein, Bundersand Sylt, and Köln. Adventure golf at its best.
Northern Germany
Embrace a trip unlike any other and adventure the northern part of Germany. A wonderful vacation guaranteed as you visit the capital most important landmarks and museums and step outside the tourist trails to explore Hamburg and the Frisian archipelago. The northern region of Germany is full of hidden gems and the perfect destination for history, nature and adventure lovers. Visit Wismar, Schwerin, Lubeck, Rostock and more.
This part of the country attracts the majority of golfers in search of quality courses featuring magnificent parkland and heathland courses, but also links-style and true links courses. Golf has been played in Berlin since 1895 and in Hamburg since 1906. Designed by British architect Harry Colt, Hamburger Falkenstein is currently ranked the top course in the country; also the 10th best course in Continental Europe, followed by Bundersand Sylt situated at the border between Denmark and Germany. The top 10 list is also composed of modern courses including Winston Links by David Krause, Seddiner See (South course) designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Bad Sarrow designed by Gary Player.
A surprising golf adventure awaits if you choose this destination and because “different” is always a rewarding experience, we highly encourage you to think about it.
Sample Itinerary in Northern Germany
- Day 1: Fly US – Berlin
- Day 2: Private Berlin City Highlights Tour
- Day 3: Play Berliner Wannsee (Championship)
- Day 4: Play Seddiner See (Süd)
- Day 5: Play Winston Links
- Day 6: Private Hamburg UNESCO quarter Tour
- Day 7: Transfer to Sylt island
- Day 8: Explore Sylt
- Day 9: Play Bundersand Sylt
- Day 10: Fly Hamburg – US
Southern Germany
The Southern region might be more appealing to some for various reasons and we completely get it. The Rhine Valley, the Black Forest, Munich and its October Fest, and the Bavarian Alps are among the trendiest European destinations in recent years. Not to mention the small and charming historic villages between Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Nuremberg, and Leipzig. The variety of landscapes truly takes another dimension in this part of the world…from vineyards to mountains, from castles to glaciers, from cities to gorgeous lakes, welcome to a land of exception.
As far as golf is concerned, the south west region is home to 3 of the best courses in the country; Köln, Hubbelrath and Frankfurter. Golf und Land Golf Köln is ranked 3rd in the country and opened in 1906, but the parkland course at the current location was designed by Bernhard von Limburger in 1952. Same architect, Hubbelrach (East) was designed in 1961, while Frankfurter was designed by Harry Colt in the 1920s. If you enjoy beautiful parkland and heathland courses with elegant facilities, charming historic villages, breathtaking landscapes, and wine tastings, the Frankfurt / Cologne area might be exactly what you are looking for.
Sample Itinerary in Southern Germany
- Day 1: Fly US – Frankfurt
- Day 2: Explore Frankfurt
- Day 3: Play Frankfurter
- Day 4: Private Rhine Valley Day-Trip with wine tastings
- Day 5: Play Köln and Hubbelrath
- Day 6: Private Munich City Tour
- Day 7: Discover Museums and Tour October Fest
- Day 8: Visit Füssen and Neuchwanstein Castle
- Day 9: Private Bavarian Alps Tour
- Day 10: Fly Munich – US
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