Unterseen · Switzerland · Bern
Golf Club Interlaken-Unterseen
Interlaken-Unterseen Course
The Interlaken-Unterseen Course is part of Bern's golfing heritage, reflecting the evolution of golf around Unterseen. Located in Unterseen, in the Bern region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are laid out among trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a wetland environment where water frequently dictates strategy. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Switzerland, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it demands of the player. The Round selects Interlaken-Unterseen Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, or territory.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 5,758 m · 1966
ArchitectBernhard von Limburger; Donald Harradine
At a glance
The Interlaken-Unterseen Course is part of Bern's golfing heritage, reflecting the evolution of golf around Unterseen. Located in Unterseen, in the Bern region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are laid out among trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a wetland environment where water frequently dictates strategy. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Switzerland, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it demands of the player. The Round selects Interlaken-Unterseen Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, or territory.
Geography & setting
The Interlaken-Unterseen Course is located in Unterseen, in the Bern region, Switzerland. The course unfolds within a wooded park where playing lines are drawn between trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a wetland environment where water regularly influences strategy. This geographical overview should be supplemented by details on the exact nature of the soils, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Golf has been played in the region since 1904. The present club was founded in 1963, with Bernhard von Limburger and Donald Harradine designing the course; the first nine opened in 1965.
Architecture
The relatively level parkland follows the Weissenau nature reserve beside Lake Thun with views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par of 72, and measures approximately 5758 meters from the reference markers. The course utilizes its parkland/wetland environment to organize angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Club experience
Practice, short-game facilities, pro shop and restaurant serve a major Bernese Oberland destination.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.interlakengolf.ch/