Thomas Lucas Teeing off to the backdrop of Bavarian rolling hills or other great German sights is an unbeatable experience for anyone with a love of golf. This sport has been a favourite among Germans since the two-time Masters champion, Bernhard Langer became the world number one ranked player back in the 1980s.
So for those of you that can’t get enough of going for eighteen holes, we’ve rounded up the greatest greens and fairways in Germany for your next golf break. Of course you’ll also want to explore the best local attractions so we’ll guide you through the top spots worth stopping off at.
Getting to this iconic European country for a golfing holiday is simple with P&O Ferries thanks to it being within convenient driving distance from our ports of Calais and Rotterdam. So wherever your next continental trip takes you, Germany is an exciting and memorable place to stop off.
St Wolfgang Golf Course Uttlau
This village in the heart of Bavaria is a charming and idyllic place for a round on the green and St Wolfgang Course is a must visit on any golfing weekend in Germany. The long shots over valleys and ponds will put any golfers’ abilities to the test and a visit will see whether you’re up to its challenges.
After a strenuous round on the course you’ve earned some refreshment and the beer garden after the eighteenth hole is perfectly placed for just this. Exploring the town shows off some stunning German architecture and the Church of St Andreas is well worth a visit on a luxury golf holiday.
You can reach the St Wolfgang Course from Munich in just under two hours’ drive via the A94 – if you’re driving onboard with P&O Ferries be sure to check out some simple rules before booking and get your vehicle pass with your ferry ticket.
Allianz Nickolmann Golf Course Brunnwies
The next stop on our golfing tour of Germany was in fact designed by Bernard Langer, the former world champion. This beautiful course is designed around the rolling hills of the area so be prepared for a decent step count on some challenging inclines.
For a recommendation from people that know the sport inside and out, Golf World went as far as naming it one of Europe’s Top 20 Courses. The final putting greens are particularly tricky on quite a few holes so you’ll have to see if you can keep par with its design!
This world-famous course is just a five minute drive from St Wolfgang Course so why not make a tour of this Bavarian area and stay a few nights between them.
Beckenbauer Golf Course
Our next stop on a golf weekend away in Germany has serious pedigree as it served as a host venue for the PGA European Tour. If you want to walk in the steps of Tiger Woods and other legends of the game, this is the place to be.
Professionals that have played Beckenbauer’s Course have praised how well maintained it is and the exciting challenge of a round on the course. This German golf course was also a favourite of the football legend that it’s named after and he played every year in their Kaiser Cup charity tournament.
This course will also work your step count at over 6.5km length. Make sure to pack your driver as two of the greens are 180 metres away from where you tee off! To get to this golf course, the nearest major city is Munich, which is just under two hours away via the A94 motorway.
Hamburger Falkenstein
This course is recommended for golfers with a handicap of thirty-six or better so keep this in mind when planning your golfing holiday in Germany. There’s also a handy pitching green to warm up on and get your stroke ready for this great German golf course.
Hamburg is Germany’s second largest city and features great shopping markets and outdoor dining in spots like the historic Fishmarkt which was built in the 1800s. Once you’ve explored and eaten your way through Hamburg, we’d also recommend a harbour cruise along the Elbe River – a sunset trip is particularly stunning!
If you come in to port in Rotterdam you can drive to this great course in just under six hours via the A1 motorway or the nearby German city of Berlin is under four hours away on the A24
