Golf Vacations in Austria: Tee Off with a Mountain View

A real hole-in-one: A golf vacation in Austria blends sporting challenges with breathtaking nature and top-tier relaxation. Nestled between rolling hills, towering peaks, and perfectly manicured fairways, you will find ideal conditions for rookies and seasoned players alike. Most of our ALPS RESORTS – with fully equipped, modern holiday apartments and spacious holiday homes – are located right next to some of Austria’s best golf courses. In other words, everything is in place for your round of a lifetime!

 

A bird's eye view of the Kitzbüheler Alpen Westendorf golf course

The most beautiful golfing regions for your personal golf vacation in Austria

A golf vacation in Austria combines sporting challenges with stunning natural scenery. In Tyrol, you will find beautifully maintained courses with mountain views – in places like Kitzbühel (with four courses located right there in the legendary city itself), Westendorf, and Ellmau at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser. Here, you get to play against a dramatic alpine backdrop, often just a few steps away from your accommodations.

Salzburg province stands out with courses in Radstadt – home to a one-of-a-kind golf gondola – as well as in Zell am See and Mittersill. Playing between glaciers, lakes, and traditional mountain villages adds a special appeal that is quite magical.

Farther south, Carinthia draws players with its mild climate and Mediterranean touch. Courses in Velden on Lake Wörthersee, around Villach, and at Nassfeld Golf in Hermagor offer not only practically boundless variety, but also many hours of sunshine, and short walks to the nearest swimming lake.

Styria likewise has much to offer golf enthusiasts – from the “wood town” of Murau am Kreischberg to the rolling courses of southern Styria. Regional cuisine, peaceful surroundings, and an authentic atmosphere make every round of golf extraordinarily special.

Whether you are just starting out or you already play with a handicap in the single digits, a golf vacation in Austria offers variety, memorable sporting moments, and genuine relaxation – from up in the mountains to down on the lake shores. Many courses are located barely minutes away from fully equipped, and in some cases ultra-exclusive holiday apartments or holiday homes presented by ALPS RESORTS.

Good Reasons for a Golf Vacation in Austria

Golfing with panoramic views and fresh mountain air
Austria's golf courses offer views of snow-covered peaks, green valleys and forests, along with crystal-clear lakes. Golfing in Austria promises sporting variety at pleasant elevations and a unique nature experience to accompany every swing.

Golf courses for rookies and “pros”
Austria's golf regions provide excellent conditions for players of all skill levels. Courses that present a variety of technical challenges together with perfectly maintained fairways ensure that newcomers and experienced golfers alike will enjoy themselves thoroughly. Many courses feature dedicated practice areas and sampler packages focused squarely on the needs of beginners.

Recreation for body and mind
After your round of golf, you can enjoy a well-deserved timeout in the wellness area of your booked accommodations: a session in the sauna, a dip in the pool, or a soak in the hot tub, all bring deep relaxation and an energy boost. Nature just outside your front door – mountains, lakes, meadows, and forests – calming body and mind, and rejuvenating you completely.

Welcome variety on and off the course
A round of golf in the morning, hiking or wellness in the afternoon – Austria’s golf regions are ideal for active days and offer far more than modern practice facilities, broad driving ranges, and engaging golf instruction. One special highlight: Ski & Golf in Salzburg, Vorarlberg, Carinthia, Tyrol, and Styria. Speed on the ski slopes meets precision on the golf course – what an exciting combination!
Would you like to explore local attractions in your chosen vacation region after completing your round? Some accommodations include summer cards, which allow you to use mountain lifts, swimming pools, museums, and other recreational facilities free of charge or at a discounted rate.

Short distances and a personal atmosphere
Austria’s many golf regions are known for their compact layout and attentive, personalized service. Travel, practice, play, and relaxation can be easily combined – making for a seamlessly successful golf vacation in Austria. From some of our accommodations, you can reach several golf courses within a matter of minutes.

Spacious living and dining area with window front in the Berg & Golf Resort Westendorf

Golf Vacations in an Apartment or Holiday Home

A golf vacation spent at a holiday apartment or holiday home comes with many advantages – especially if you value your independence, privacy, and comfort:

  • Plenty of space for people and gear: Golf bags, trolleys, shoes, rain jackets – you can always count on having ample storage in your holiday apartment or holiday home.
  • Independence and flexibility: The ability to plan your day without being tied to fixed buffet times is ideal, whether you are an early riser or prefer to enjoy a bite to eat later after your round.
  • Privacy, peace & quiet: With balcony, terrace, or private wellness area – your apartment becomes your personal retreat during your golfing holiday in Austria.
  • Perfect for groups and golf buddies: Ideal for golf trips with friends. Holiday homes and holiday apartments feature common living areas along with multiple private bedrooms and bathrooms.
  • Prime locations in nature: The nearest golf course is usually just around the corner – just like the next hiking path, bike route, mountain lift, or restaurant …
  • An apartment resort with holiday apartments, a wellness area, and its own restaurant combines the freedom of private lodgings with wellness and the convenience of on-site dining.

Holiday Apartments Right by the Golf Course

Most of our ALPS RESORTS are located within a 5- to 15-minute drive of the nearest golf club. During your golf vacation in Austria, you will really appreciate the short distances between your apartment or suite and the first tee. These two ALPS RESORTS in Tyrol and Salzburger Land are located right next to the course:

Berg & Golf Resort Westendorf

Berg & Golf Resort Westendorf

Suites, holiday apartments

Wellness area with pool; on-site restaurant

18-hole Kitzbühel Alps Westendorf Golf Course

Tauernresidence Radstadt

Tauernresidence Radstadt

Holiday apartments

Wellness area; dog-friendly

18-hole and 9-hole (academy) Radstadt Golf Course

These selected ALPS RESORTS combine golfing pleasure with premium living: Enjoy exclusive, spacious holiday homes and apartments – with a golf course just around the corner.

Kitzbühel Suites Oberndorf

Kitzbühel Suites Oberndorf

Holiday apartments

Wellness area with sauna

Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith Golf Course (18-hole, 7 km), Wilder Kaiser Golf Course (27-hole, 7,8 km), Lärchenhof Golf Course (9-hole & 6-hole, 13 km, 15% reduction on greenfee)

Chalet 149 Westendorf

Chalet 149 Westendorf

Holiday apartments

partly with private infrared cabin

18-hole Kitzbühel Alps Westendorf Golf Course (900 m)

Kreischberg Pool Villas & Penthouses

Kreischberg Pool Villas & Penthouses

Holiday homes & apartments

Private pool, outdoor bathtub, sauna

18-hole Murau-Kreischberg Golf Course (2 km)

6 Top Golf Courses near our ALPS RESORTS

These golf courses in Tyrol, Salzburger Land, and Styria are just a few kilometers from nearby ALPS RESORTS. Your accommodation options range from exclusive golf resorts with wellness areas right on the course to dog-friendly holiday apartments and chalets with private pools and saunas.

Kitzbühel Alps Westendorf Golf Club

Kitzbühel Alps Westendorf Golf Club

Brixental, Tyrol

Outstanding 18-hole course

Flat, easy to walk, quiet location

4 ALPS RESORTS: 0 – 7 km away

Radstadt Golf Club

Radstadt Golf Club

Salzburger Sportwelt, Salzburger Land

18- and 9-hole championship course

Unique Birdie Jet golf gondola

3 ALPS RESORTS: 0 – 20 km away

Zillertal Uderns Golf Club

Zillertal Uderns Golf Club

Zillertal, Tyrol

18-hole championship course

Challenging layout

Zillertal Suites Fügen: 4 km away

Tiroler Zugspitz Golf

Tiroler Zugspitz Golf

Ehrwald, Tiroler Zugspitz Arena

9-hole course (playable as 18)

Views of the Zugspitze

3 ALPS RESORTS: 2 – 6 km away

Murau Kreischberg Golf Club

Murau Kreischberg Golf Club

St. Georgen ob Murau, Styria

18-hole course

Located in “Wood World Murau”

5 ALPS RESORTS: 2 – 4 km away

Schladming-Dachstein Golf Club

Schladming-Dachstein Golf Club

Haus im Ennstal, Styria

18-hole course

Designed by Bernhard Langer

4 ALPS RESORTS: 2 – 16 km away

Golf and Wellness: The Perfect Combination for Total Enjoyment

After playing 18 holes and analyzing every detail of your game, are you now longing for complete relaxation? Perfect, especially if the accommodations you’ve booked for your golf vacation in Austria include a wellness area or even a private spa: sauna, steam bath, hot tub, or pool are definitely just “what the doctor ordered” after a compelling round of golf!

At ALPS RESORTS, the choice is yours: Prefer an apartment hotel with infinity pool, fitness room, saunas, and a restaurant? An exclusive apartment with private infrared cabin, a chalet with swim spa and sauna, or a modern holiday apartment where your dog is also welcome during your golf vacation? Be sure to take a closer look at our ALPS RESORTS with wellness areas

 

Couple on the Tauern cycle path, the mountains in the background

Activities away from the Golf Course

A golf vacation in Austria offers perfect tee shots, well-maintained fairways – and, away from the course, a host of other enjoyable activities. If you still have energy to spare after your round, you can head straight from the final green to the hiking paths, bike trails, or the nearest (mountain) lake. Many golf regions in Austria – whether in Tyrol, Salzburg, Styria, Vorarlberg, or Carinthia – combine sporting variety with impressive natural landscapes.

A golf vacation in Austria also has much to offer culturally: historic old towns, regional cuisine, traditional festivals, and exciting excursions for the whole family. If you prefer to wind down your day in more leisurely fashion, indulge yourself in a spot of wellness with panoramic views or a good glass of wine on the (private) sun terrace. The combination of sport, relaxation, and nature is what makes a golf vacation in Austria so special – perfect for those who love the finer things, for active holidaymakers, and for everyone who appreciates lots of variety.

The Perfect Course for Your Golf Vacation in Austria

Austria boasts an impressive selection of golf courses that are maintained to perfection. So, what should you consider when choosing the region for your golf vacation?

  • Assess your playing level: While rookies look for courses with wide fairways, few water hazards, and an on-site driving range, experienced golfers pay close attention to challenging course design, fast greens, and tournament-level conditions. The course rating (CR) indicates how difficult a course is for a scratch golfer. It is calculated based on the course length and various factors such as the bunkers, water hazards, and fairway width.
  • Location and scenery: Do you value the mountain or lake views, or flat terrain for a more laid-back round of golf? What excursion destinations or cities are nearby?
  • Facilities and services at the course: Driving range, putting green, pro shop, golf cart rental, golf school, courses for beginners and children? Is there also a restaurant and a terrace for your "19th hole"?
  • Special features and experiences: Do you prefer signature holes with a real wow-effect, or peaceful natural surroundings?
  • Course photos and online reviews: Visuals of the golf courses and reviews from other golfers can be ultra helpful. Browse online reviews on platforms such as Google Maps, golf websites, or social media.
  • Proximity to your accommodations: Ideally, your golf lodgings – whether hotel, holiday apartment, or holiday home – are located right there next to the course, such as Berg & Golf Resort Westendorf and Tauernresidence Radstadt – or just a few kilometers away.
Golf course with golf resort, in the background the Talkaser

Golf Vacation in Tyrol: Active Holidays and Wellness Escapes in the Heart of the Alps

At Berg & Golf Resort Westendorf, golf vacationers can look forward to more than just the stunning course at the Kitzbühel Alps Westendorf Golf Club (including a 20% discount on green fees). Two heated outdoor pools – including a rooftop infinity pool – offer one-of-a-kind views. The spacious wellness areas invite guests to relax in classic saunas, a bio sauna, steam bath, and infrared cabin. Meanwhile, the winter garden, elegant relaxation rooms, and a sunny lawn serve as idyllic quiet zones.
Prefer to stay active after your round of golf? A modern fitness studio is also available. Or simply unwind out on the lawn in the fresh Tyrolean mountain air.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions about Golf Vacations in Austria