Another Pop-Up Golf Course

The pop-up golf course, Golf Mountain in Engstligenalp nature reserve, in Adelboden, Switzerland will again be open from September 9 through October 16, 2011. Photo credit: The Cambrian, Adelboden.

Switzerland’s pop-up golf course, Golf Mountain, is coming back to the meadow plateau of Engstligenalp nature reserve in Adelboden, Switzerland.

The natural golf course will again open for a limited time, a five week golfing season from September 9 to October 16, 2011.

Engstligenalp nature reserve, in Adelboden, Switzerland.

One of Europe’s highest mountain golf courses, Golf Mountain sits at an altitude of 1,964 metres.

The golf course, a full 18 holes ranging from a par 3 to a par 5, is designed to be challenging and fun for skilled to beginner golfers.

At the pop-up course, the greens are classically laid out with artificial lawn.

Golf Mountain offers golfers obstacles including streams, rocky outcrops, strong mountain winds and extreme weather conditions.

Like with any mountain travel, the weather can change quickly on Golf Mountain from bright sunshine to dense cloud.

This mountain golf course also features a driving range and a traditional wooden Alpine hut/clubhouse with pro shop for renting clubs and changing rooms. A rustic bar and restaurant will serve local food such as fondue and raclette.

Sun Terrace, The Cambrian, Adelboden.

The Cambrian, Adelboden, a 71-room, contemporary luxury hotel, a member of Design Hotels and a Mr&Mrs Smith hotel in Switzerland, now offers a fall golf package.

This famous mountain hotel is 100 metres from the centre of Adelboden, a Swiss mountain village of traditional wooden chalets.

The hotel’s special Golf Mountain package includes two nights’ B&B accommodation in a deluxe room; four-course dinner on one night; two green fees; transfers to and from the hotel to the cable car that take golfers up to the Engstligenalp; a sports massage and a golf present.