Summer Golf in the Alps: Swiss and Austrian Resorts Attract Playcation Travellers in 2026 - News and Statistics - FOGOLF

Jun 23, 2026

European alpine resorts, celebrated for winter sports, shift focus to relaxed outdoor activities when snow recedes, according to a report published on 2026-06-23 by Euronews Travel.

The growing playcation sports travel trend draws visitors during warmer months for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running. Golf has become one of the Alps’ major summer attractions, with mountain greens and fairways set against dramatic backdrops. High-altitude golf courses combine championship layouts with crisp air, luxury hotels, and panoramic scenery. Destinations in the Swiss and Austrian Alps demonstrate that premier ski resorts remain appealing after ski lifts stop operating.

Crans-Montana, a prestigious alpine golf destination, hosts the Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre, which stages the Omega European Masters on the men’s DP World Tour. Its fairways weave through forests and open meadows with views of the Matterhorn and Valais Alps. In winter, the resort attracts skiers to over 140 kilometres of pistes; summer visitors combine championship golf with hiking, mountain biking, lakes, and luxury wellness hotels.

Kitzbühel in Tyrol, known for the Hahnenkamm downhill ski race, has become a leading Austrian golf destination. The resort features four golf courses, with dozens more within easy driving distance. Visitors play beneath alpine peaks before relaxing in the historic town centre, where luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants, and traditional Tyrolean hospitality make it a year-round destination. In May 2026, the Golf Course Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith hosted the Austrian Alpine Open presented by Kitzbühel – Tirol, Austria’s largest golf event.

Zell am See-Kaprun combines glacier skiing with lakeside golf, making it one of Austria’s best-known four-season resorts. The 36-hole Golfclub Zell am See sits beneath the snow-capped Hohe Tauern mountains, with fairways framed by glaciers and forests. During late spring, visitors can ski on the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier before playing golf later the same day. Mountain hiking, water sports on Lake Zell, and luxury spas offer an active summer escape.

Andermatt in the Swiss Alps has reinvented itself as a luxury four-season destination. Its 18-hole championship golf course stretches across the Ursern Valley, offering wide fairways surrounded by alpine peaks. The course complements extensive skiing, while nearby hiking, cycling, and mountain passes attract outdoor enthusiasts in warmer months. Visitors can end the day at The Chedi Andermatt, one of Switzerland’s most acclaimed luxury hotels and spas.

Burgenstock Resort, perched above Lake Lucerne, offers a different alpine golf experience. Guests enjoy a picturesque nine-hole Alpine course with elevated tees and mountain scenery overlooking the lake. Away from the course, visitors relax in the expansive Alpine Spa, ride the historic funicular railway, or explore walking trails through surrounding mountains.

Gstaad, famed for luxury chalets and an exclusive mountain lifestyle, has become a premier Swiss summer golf destination. The 18-hole Golfclub Gstaad-Saanenland offers fairways surrounded by alpine peaks, while hiking, cycling, and wellness experiences make it an ideal warm-weather escape. At Ultima Hotel Gstaad, the concierge arranges tee times, transport, and equipment hire, allowing guests to build a personalised alpine getaway around their golf holiday.

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