Showing posts with label Sweden. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sweden. Show all posts

Sunday, February 11, 2024

American Football Minigolf in Sweden

A look at the minigolf course at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna.


Sports World Mini Golf at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden

We visited our 801st minigolf course and 32nd overseas at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden in February 2018.

Sports World Mini Golf at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 12 was Gridiron themed

Sports World Mini Golf at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden

The Sports World Minigolf course was a 14-hole indoor layout with sports themed holes.

  


Check out the O'Leary's website for more information.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Swedish Felt at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb

A look at the Swedish Felt minigolf course at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden.


Many thanks to fellow minigolf enthusiast Martyn Williams for sending these photos of the Swedish Felt minigolf course at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden.

Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Swedish Felt Minigolf at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Martyn, of the Welsh Minigolf Club, took the photos of the course while over in Sweden to compete in the City Golf Tour 1 event. 

Visit the Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb website for more information.

Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden

A look at the minigolf course at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden.


Many thanks to fellow minigolf enthusiast and international minigolfer Martyn Williams for sending these snaps of the minigolf course at Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden.

Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Martyn, of the Welsh Minigolf Club, took the photos of the course while over in Sweden to compete in the City Golf Tour 1 event.

Visit the Sundbybergs Bangolfklubb website for more information.

Monday, July 11, 2022

Happy National 7-Eleven Day

It's National 7-Eleven Day.


A 7-Eleven store in Stockholm, Sweden

7-Eleven convenience stores celebrate National 7-Eleven Day on when else but the 11th July.

A 7-Eleven store in Stockholm, Sweden
We were surprised to see a number of 7-Eleven stores in Stockholm on our last trip there in 2018. We'd only ever seen them in the USA before that

The first 7-Eleven Day was held in 2002.

Monday, December 20, 2021

A minigolf scorecard from Sweden

A scorecard from the Sports World Mini Golf course at O'Leary's in the Mall of Scandinavia in Stockholm, Sweden.


A scorecard from the Sports World Mini Golf course at O'Leary's in the Mall of Scandinavia in Stockholm, Sweden
A scorecard from the Sports World Mini Golf course at O'Leary's in the Mall of Scandinavia in Stockholm, Sweden

Thursday, December 09, 2021

A scorecard from Paradise Adventure Golf at Täby Centrum in Sweden

Something from the Crazy Golf Museum and Crazy World of Minigolf Tour archives.


We visited Sweden in February 2018 and during our trip we managed to visit nine miniature golf courses in 42 hours. Two of those layouts were at the Paradise Adventure Golf venue at Täby Centrum shopping centre.

Paradise Island Adventure Golf at Täby Centrum
Paradise Island Adventure Golf at Täby Centrum

Here's a look at a scorecard from the course.

A scorecard from Paradise Adventure Golf at Täby Centrum in Sweden
A scorecard from Paradise Adventure Golf at Täby Centrum in Sweden

A scorecard from Paradise Adventure Golf at Täby Centrum in Sweden
A scorecard from Paradise Adventure Golf at Täby Centrum in Sweden

A scorecard from Paradise Adventure Golf at Täby Centrum in Sweden
A scorecard from Paradise Adventure Golf at Täby Centrum in Sweden

Check out the Paradise Adventure Golf website for more information.

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Happy National 7-Eleven Day

Today is National 7-Eleven Day.


A 7-Eleven store in Stockholm, Sweden

7-Eleven convenience stores celebrate National 7-Eleven Day on when else but the 11th July.

A 7-Eleven store in Stockholm, Sweden
We were surprised to see a number of 7-Eleven stores in Stockholm on our last trip there in 2018. We'd only ever seen them in the USA before that

The first 7-Eleven Day was held in 2002.

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

City Golf Tour in Sweden

A new minigolf tournament circuit has been announced in Sweden.


City Golf Europe in Stoke Park, Guildford, Surrey, England

A new minigolf competition tour has been created in Sweden with qualification events due to take place at various venues this year.

The City Golf Tour varies from many other events in Sweden, other parts of Scandinavia and continental Europe as the events will be taking place on what is technically known as Minigolf Open Standard (MOS). To most players in the UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand these courses would be recognisable as minigolf or adventure golf layouts.

The City Golf Tour has been created by Svenska MOS-Alliansen (Swedish MOS Alliance). The organisation is an alliance of seven Swedish minigolf clubs that are members of Svenska Bangolfförbundet (Swedish Minigolf Federation), a member of the World Minigolf Sport Federation (WMF).

City Golf Europe in Stoke Park, Guildford
In the cup at Guildford

Visit the City Golf Tour website for further details and entry information.


Jiggers Miniature Golf in Thorpeness, Suffolk

About City Golf

City Golf Europe was formed in Sweden in the 1930's and since then has gone on to build and supply more than 2,500 minigolf courses and 250 adventure golf courses around the world.

How to play minigolf - in three languages
How to play minigolf - in three languages

City Golf layouts range from permanent Adventure Golf and Mini Golf courses, to more traditional Swedish Felt types of course.

The Swedish Felt Crazy Golf course on Southend Pier
The Swedish Felt Crazy Golf course on Southend Pier

Playing City Golf courses

We've played a lot of City Golf courses on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour travels, including an indoor course at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Sweden.

Sports World Mini Golf at O'Leary's in the Mall of Scandinavia
Playing the Ice Hockey hole on the Sports World Mini Golf course at O'Leary's in the Mall of Scandinavia

Check out the City Golf Europe website for more information on their work.


Jiggers Miniature Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel in Suffolk
Playing Jiggers Miniature Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel in Suffolk

Winning on City Golf layouts

We've competed in a number of independent and official BMGA tournaments on City Golf courses and back in 2009 I won the Pleasure Beach Open competition on the 12-hole course in Blackpool.

Richard Gottfried playing in the Pleasure Beach Open in Blackpool
On my way to victory and with the superb trophy at the Pleasure Beach Open

Friday, February 12, 2021

Swing by Golfbaren minigolf in Stockholm, Sweden

We visited Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm, Sweden in February 2018 to celebrate the first birthday of the course. It doesn't seem like that long ago!



Swing by Golfbaren minigolf in Stockholm, Sweden

Head to the Swing by Golfbaren website for more information.


It's going to be superb to play there again in the future.

Monday, February 08, 2021

Minigolf American Football in Sweden

A look at the minigolf course at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna.


Sports World Mini Golf at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden

We visited our 801st minigolf course and 32nd overseas at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden in February 2018.

Sports World Mini Golf at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 12 was Gridiron themed

Sports World Mini Golf at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden

The Sports World Minigolf course was a 14-hole indoor layout with sports themed holes.

 


Visit the O'Leary's website for more information.

Sunday, December 27, 2020

NIFO Steel Minigolf course at Solna Bangolfklubb in Sweden

A look at the NIFO Steel Minigolf course at Solna Bangolfklubb in Sweden.


In February 2018 we had a short break in Stockholm, Sweden and managed to visit nine miniature golf courses in 42 hours. Two of them were at the Solna Bangolfklubb in Solna.

NIFO Steel Minigolf course at Solna Bangolfklubb in Sweden
A long hole on the NIFO Steel Minigolf course at Solna Bangolfklubb in Sweden

The NIFO Steel Minigolf course at Solna Bangolfklubb in Sweden was the 799th visited overall on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

 

Check out the Solna Bangolfklubb website for more information.

Our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

We've visited 956 miniature golf courses on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006. 917 of those have been in the British Isles, while 39 have been in eleven overseas countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and the USA.

Saturday, December 26, 2020

Miniature Golf course at Solna Bangolfklubb in Sweden

A look at the Eternit Miniature Golf course at Solna Bangolfklubb in Sweden.


Back in February 2018 we had a short holiday in Stockholm, Sweden and managed to visit nine miniature golf courses in 42 hours. Two of them were at the Solna Bangolfklubb in Solna.

The Eternit Miniature Golf course at Solna Bangolfklubb in Sweden
The Eternit Miniature Golf course at Solna Bangolfklubb in Sweden

The Eternit Miniature Golf course at Solna Bangolfklubb in Sweden was the 798th visited overall on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.


Visit the Solna Bangolfklubb website for more information.

Our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

We've been to 956 miniature golf courses on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006. 917 of those have been in the British Isles, while 39 have been in eleven overseas countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and the USA.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Minigolf at the Vasaparken in Vasastan, Stockholm

A look at the Swedish Felt minigolf course at the Vasaparken in Vasastan, Stockholm.


Minigolf at the Vasaparken in Vasastan, Stockholm


One of those was the Swedish Felt minigolf course at the Vasaparken in Vasastan, Stockholm.

Minigolf at the Vasaparken in Vasastan, Stockholm

It became the 802nd course visited overall on our tour, and the 33rd overseas. It's a nice looking Swedish Felt minigolf course, but was unplayable because of the snowy conditions at the time of our visit.

Minigolf at the Vasaparken in Vasastan, Stockholm

Friday, August 07, 2020

Session Ale from Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm

A look at some minigolf beer from Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm, Sweden.


Session Ale from Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm

As today is International Beer Day here's a look at the Session Ale from Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm.

Session Ale from Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm

Swing by Golfbaren was the landmark 800th course we visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour back in February 2018.

Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm

From the Crazy Golf Museum's stores - Session Ale from Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm, Sweden.

Session Ale from Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm

Have you tried this minigolf beer before?

Session Ale from Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm

Session Ale from Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm

It's a superb indoor miniature golf venue with two courses hidden within the speakeasy.

Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm

Visit the Swing by Golfbaren and Golfbaren websites for more information.


We're looking forward to visiting Sweden again in the future and playing the other Golfbaren courses.

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Saturday, July 11, 2020

National 7-Eleven Day

Today is National 7-Eleven Day.


A 7-Eleven store in Stockholm, Sweden

7-Eleven convenience stores celebrate National 7-Eleven Day on when else but the 11th July.

A 7-Eleven store in Stockholm, Sweden
We were surprised to see a number of 7-Eleven stores in Stockholm on our last trip there in 2018. We'd only ever seen them in the USA before that

Normally customers receive free or discounted Slurpees on 7/11. However this year 7-Eleven have cancelled the promotion because of the coronavirus pandemic and will instead be donating 1 million meals to the charity Feeding America.

The first 7-Eleven Day was held in 2002.

Wednesday, July 01, 2020

How to play mini golf (in Swedish)

A look at a minigolf guide in Sweden.


We saw this minigolf instructions sign at Solna Bangolfklubb while on a trip to Sweden in February 2018.

Solna Bangolfklubb in Sweden
Så här spelar vi bangolf

"Så här spelar vi bangolf" translates as "This is how we play golf".

During that trip we managed to visit nine minigolf courses in 42 hours!

Unfortunately the outdoor minigolf courses at at Solna Bangolfklubb were closed as it was out-of-season and they were covered in snow.

Related blog posts:
- How to play mini golf (on Southend Pier)
- How to play mini golf (in three languages)

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Happy birthday to the Golfbaren minigolf courses in Sweden

Golfbaren Kristineberg and Golfbaren Aspudden celebrated their birthdays this week.


Golfbaren minigolf courses in Sweden

Golfbaren Kristineberg opened seven years ago yesterday, while Golfbaren Aspudden opened on the same day three years ago.


We visited Golfbaren Kristineberg and Golfbaren Aspudden during our long weekend in Stockholm to help celebrate Swing By Golfbaren's first birthday in February 2018.

At Golfbaren Aspudden
At Golfbaren Aspudden

Golfbaren Kristineberg was the 803rd course we visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. Golfbaren Aspudden in Hägersten was the 804th.

Golfbaren Kristineberg is right next to the railway station
Golfbaren Kristineberg is right next to the railway station

Golfbaren Aspudden
A snow covered Golfbaren Aspudden

Swing by Golfbaren was the landmark 800th course we visited.

Swing by Golfbaren indoor miniature golf course and speakeasy
Swing by Golfbaren indoor miniature golf course and speakeasy

The Golfbaren courses are owned by our friend, minigolf rival and legend of the game Hans Olofsson. As well as Golfbaren Kristineberg and Golfbaren Aspudden you can also play outdoors at the new Golfbaren Jungfrusund course.

Visit the Golfbaren website for more information.


Our trip to Sweden in 2018 was the second time we'd been there to play minigolf. The first was in June 2011 when we were in Stockholm playing for Great Britain in the WMF Nations Cup tournament.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Tantogårdens Miniature Golf at Tantolunden Park in Stockholm, Sweden

A look at the Eternit Miniature Golf course at Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden.


The Eternit Miniature Golf course at Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 5

In June 2011 we traveled to Stockholm, Sweden to play for Great Britain in the WMF Nations Cup international minigolf tournament played at Tantogårdens Minigolf at Tantolunden Park.

The Eternit Miniature Golf course at Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 8

The Eternit Miniature Golf course was the 251st we played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.