ABOUT GOLFBAREN
Golf bar 10 years
How the Golf Bar started
The golf bar is based on Hans Olofsson's vision of creating a complete experience with miniature golf as a central attraction. Inspired by Boulebar, Ballbreaker and the development of amusement bowling in the 2000s, miniature golf was a natural choice for Hans, who is truly an expert in the field. With 2 World Championship golds in 2001 & 2003, he knows everything about the game. Hans has a strong academic background from the Business School with a focus on marketing and has been involved in building a large purchasing organization in the restaurant industry. In other words, the Golf Bar rests on a solid base of competence. In addition to a high and professional level of mini-golf, service and customer care are close to Hans' heart. By creating a strong team in all positions, we put a lot of energy and focus on the guest's well-being and experience with us.
Minigolf with tradition
Swing by Golfbaren is our flagship that opened on February 10, 2017. On June 15, 2013, the Golf Bar opened its first unit, right by the subway in Kristineberg, we got the chance and confidence to take over Kristineberg's Bangolf. Where there has been mini golf since 1954, we now have a lovely summery oasis with 18 holes of mini golf and a cozy summer bistro in a green park environment. Golfbaren Aspudden opened on June 15, 2017 in a place where there has also been mini golf since 1954...
The course mainly attracts locals in Hägersten to enjoy mini golf, food & drink in a lovely park environment. On May 25, 2019, we opened our latest addition at Jungfrusund, Ekerö. Despite tough internal competition, it is probably our most beautiful course so far. It is located directly on the jetty in Jungfrusund's marina with its own sandy beach, lighthouse and Jetski parking.
About Golfbaren
Sweden's best experience concept in miniature golf, food and drink.
The golf bar is more than a name - it is the realization of a vision to create Sweden's foremost experience concept in minigolf, food and drink, "The Minigolf Experience".
A visionary's dream come true
The golf bar is based on the world champion in minigolf*, Hans Olofsson's passion for creating a complete experience that includes minigolf, food and drink - a relaxed meeting place where everyone feels welcome. Hans, inspired by international visits and the expansive development of similar concepts in Sweden such as Boulebar, Ballbreaker and Nöjesbowling, saw great potential in the 2000s in integrating miniature golf as a central part of a larger overall experience.

Hans has two World Cup gold medals from 2001 and 2003.
Come as a guest and leave as a friend
At the Golf Bar, the focus is not just on the game, but on the whole experience, with a commitment to excellent hospitality. Our promise, "Come as a guest and leave as a friend", is at the heart of our business. Every employee at the Golf Bar shares a genuine enthusiasm for creating memorable moments for our guests, down to every single detail.
Themed mini-golf courses for fun and enjoyment
Step into the world of the Golf Bar and let the adventure begin. The very first Golf Bar took shape on June 15, 2013 in Kristineberg and has become a place where tradition and modern entertainment intertwine.
Our flagship destination, SWING by Golfbaren, opened its doors on February 10, 2017. Since then, we have continued to spread joy and create memorable experiences with our courses and atmospheres.
From green lung to botanical oasis
About 300 meters from Avenyn in Gothenburg, Golfbaren Allén operated in 2015-2018. To keep full focus on the operations in Stockholm, the expansion continues with Golfbaren Aspudden, which quickly became a local favorite in Hägersten since the doors opened on June 15, 2017. With a botanical theme and a relaxed park environment, it became a place that breathes home.
Marine adventures and historical storytelling
During 2020 and 2021, two challenging years characterized by the pandemic, we stood firm thanks to our loyal staff and we felt it was time to expand our concept. In the spring of 2021, we proudly inaugurated Golfbaren Nacka Strand, an idyllic location at the entrance to Stockholm. At the end of the year, we opened our second indoor facility Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Signalfabriken Sundbyberg, where history is as alive as the game.
A warm welcome to the Golf Bar!
Now we are proud to welcome you to five unique destinations around Stockholm, each created with community and enjoyment in mind. Whether it's for balmy summer days outdoors or for those devotees who appreciate mini-golf all year round, there's a place for you with us.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Golf Bar, where you are part of our dream and vision. Together we create a place where the game is as important as the company and the joy.
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- 1979

A seed begins to grow
Only 4 years old, Golfbaren's founder Hans Olofsson participates in his first official mini-golf competition and the beginning of a sustained interest is born. This is also the start of a successful career marked by several Swedish Championship golds.
- 2003

Wide street views
In 2001 and 2003, Hans became world champion in the team and the winning results at the 2001 and 2002 World Championships are historic records that still stand today more than 20 years later.
- 2007

Aim high and you will go far
The purchase of the domain www.golfbaren.se brings the vision of building their own miniature golf courses combined with good food and drink one step closer to reality. The first golf style designed course will be the project in Åkersberga.
- 2010

"Malmö in our hearts..."
Malmö Äventyrsgolf is created by team Olofsson together with creator LG Nilsson, experienced concept developer and Björn Ollner, experience architect with the whole world as his field of work. For three years, the course has been run by Hans and Nathalie, where the facility is also joined by Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Bar, which constitutes the course's attractive catering unit.
- 2013

Concrete furniture and the first unit of the Golf Bar takes place
When Kristineberg Castle Park, located right next to the subway, is rebuilt, Hans and Lars Ekström take over the golf club's course, which dates back to 1954, and the first unit of the Golf Bar takes shape. An undulating landscape in a park-like environment with artificial grass and Swedish authors as a theme emerges according to LG Nilsson's ideas. Björn Ollner is also involved here with his design in furniture and accessories that contribute to the facility's unique setting and special environment. The proof of an exceptionally good decision can be seen when, after six seasons, the facility has been visited by 150,000 game-hungry visitors.
- 2015

Green lung Allén in GBG
About 300 meters from Avenyn in Gothenburg, Golfbaren II opens its doors in 2015. 18 holes of miniature golf in the same style as in Stockholm in the middle of the green lung Allén. The author's theme is broadened and here Gothenburg humor together with historical and cultural elements are themed on the courses. Golfbaren Allén becomes a local success, but in order to maintain full focus on the business in Stockholm, the unit is sold in spring 2018.
- 2016

The search is over and a dream comes true
Ten years of diligent searching for an indoor venue is finally over when his friend and industry colleague Henrik Kruse at Boulebar explains that they are looking for a larger venue and will therefore sell. After some measurements and site visits, a deal is agreed and in June the premises are taken over by Golfbaren and a timetable for Swing by Golfbaren is set in motion. At the end of the year, Aspudden's bangolf is also purchased, which by spring 2017 becomes Golfbaren Aspudden.
- 2017

Prohibition, Art Deco and miniature golf to the max
Swing by Golfbaren opens its doors in Vasastan and invites its guests to a bygone era. Here, the game-hungry visitor can play on two different floors, those who wish to enjoy a three-course dinner do so under the stars and if you want to just slip by for a lighter evening with pizza and beer, that is also possible. All in all, the indoor facility offers three floors with a restaurant, playing fields, bars, and separate rooms inspired and decorated in the Art Deco style of movie star and miniature golf enthusiast Mary Pickford.
- 2017

Herb farms, fence and free-range chickens as the nearest neighbor.
Golfbaren Aspudden opens its unit in Hägersten during the summer. In a lush oasis with a botanical theme and the 4h farm with its animals just around the corner, the whole family is welcomed to an exciting round of golf that may be rounded off with an ice cream in the afternoon sun.
- 2019

Minigolf by the sea
In early summer 2019, Golfbaren will open its fourth unit in Stockholm out in Jungfrusund on a jetty with its own sandy beach. A mini-golf experience dedicated to Ekerö and the Swedish summer with a marine theme.
- 2020

Reflection, consideration and innovation
The year we will never forget. 2020 - The year of the pandemic and a trial period for all of us, not least for the restaurant industry. A year of uncertainty, waiting and longing. For Golfbaren's part, the year involved active work to comply with current restrictions without compromising too much on workflow and visions. The focus was on taking responsibility and looking for new working methods. A successful year for the shows and an important time for planning the future. Hans once again masters the title of Swedish Champion in Minigolf.
- 2021

Magical sunshine at the entrance to Stockholm
Golfbaren opens its fourth outdoor facility in Nacka and the area of The Quai. A magical sun location down by the popular harbor area Kajen with its restaurants, offices, gym and with the padel court as the nearest neighbor. A place for enjoyment at its best on warm summer evenings.
- 2021

SWING gets a little sister
Why brake when you can accelerate? Despite barren conditions with the ongoing pandemic, the Golfbaren family dreams of a little sister to the flagship and indoor facility SWING By Golfbaren and during the winter on 8/12, the dream becomes reality. SIGNAL By Golfbaren, an indoor facility located in one of Signalfabriken's premises in the center of Sundbyberg, opens its doors. Here the Golf Bar offers the game-hungry visitor professional mini-golf with fine details in a "factory chic" environment. Own Champagne bar, craft beer and modern street food are some of the facilities that can be enjoyed during a visit.
- 2023

10th anniversary, revision and closure
An upcoming birthday celebration is just around the corner, as the Golf Bar celebrates 10 years of operation in the summer of 2023.After careful consideration and with sore heart, the decision is made to sell our beloved Golfbaren Jungfrusund. The sale becomes a fact in the spring when Restaurant Jungfrusund takes over the facility.Golfbaren simplifies and clarifies the logo for SIGNAL by Golfbaren and changes the name of the facility to Golfbaren Sundbyberg. This minimizes misbookings between the indoor locations and the expression is more in line with the rest of the facilities.





















