Famous Winter Festival in Korea

Inje Ice fish Festival has developed thanks to a lot of tourists’ participation and their interest since 1997. It tries to offer varied programs following trends. Visitors can enjoy ice fish fishing at the festival venue.

Homepage: http://www.injefestival.co.kr/korean/index.html

Operating period: 01.26.2019 ~ 02.03.2019

Program

Fireworks ceremony: Opening date 17:40PM 26 Jan 2019
Ice Fishing: 10:00AM-17:00PM (admission fee. You may purchase fishing gear and bait separately)
*Fishing rod KRW 4,000/ Bait KRW 2,000/ Bucket KRW 2,000/ Chair KRW 1,000 (Deposit KRW 4,000)

Jaraseom Singsing Winter Festival offers various hands-on programs to tourists and participating residents of Gapyeong-eup. Various events will be available during the festival.

Homepage: www.jarasumfestival.co.kr

Operating period: 12.28.2018 ~ 02.17.2019 (09:00-18:00)

Entrance Fees: Individuals KRW 17,000 (inclusive of KRW 5,000 Gapyeong gift certificate)

Program

Ice fishing, ATV ride, Sled ride, traditional sled ride, making experiences, street food etc.

Daegwallyeong Snow Festival first began in 1993 and thanks to its increasing popularity each year, the festival was selected as one of the top twelve cultural festivals in Korea in the year 2000. The festival’s venue, Daegwallyeong, is often referred to as the Alps of Korea due to its 700 m high valley that receives heavy snowfall every winter.

Homepage: http://www.snowfestival.net/

Operating period: 01.18.2019 ~ 01.27.2019

Entrance Fees:

Snow Sculpture Park – 5,000 won
Snow sledding/snow slide – 5,000 won

Program

Snow Land photo zone, Ice Sculpture Park, snowman park, and more

Experience winter in a Paleolithic Era with the biggest snow sculpture festival in the country!

Homepage: winter.yeoncheon.go.kr

Operating period: 01.12.2019 ~ 02.06.2019

Entrance Fees:

Admission: KRW 5,000
Large Snow Sled Park KRW 7,000 (Require height of over 120 cm)
Snow Boat KRW 5,000 (Require height of over 110 cm)
BBQ experience (1 shish kabob) KRW 3,000
Package A (Admission + Large Snow Sled Park+ Snow Boat) KRW 15,000
Package B (Admission + Large Snow Sled Park) KRW 11,000

Program

Extra-large snow sculptures, snow playground and snow flakes experience, large snow sled park, snow boat park, ice sled park, prehistoric BBQ, prehistoric experience

Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival presents large-scaled snow sculptures in the national park, Jungang-ro, Hwangji Pond and other downtown areas. Also, various programs like Taebaeksan Mountain Snowflake Hiking Competition, Igloo Café, ice fountain, snow sliding, starlight festival, and more are planned for a fun and fantastic festival.

Homepage: festival.taebaek.go.kr

Operating period: 01.18.2019 ~ 02.03.2019

Entrance Fees:

Admission: Free
Separate fees apply for paid hands-on programs

Program

Extra-large snow sculptures, Taebaeksan Mountain Snowflake Hiking Competition, Igloo Café, ice fountain, snow sliding, starlight festival