Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (얼음나라 화천 산천어축제)

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival takes place in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon with plenty of snow and ice, perfect for a winter getaway. It was even introduced by CNN as one of the "Seven Winter Wonders" in 2011. The main event of the festival, ice fishing, takes place on the frozen Hwacheoncheon Stream. The festival has been visited by more than a million people, attesting to the festival's charm. In addition to the various festival programs such as ice fishing, ice sledding, and bobsled, visitors can get a taste of the freshly caught trout grilled on the spot.

Introduction Information

Start date: 2025-01-11
End Date: 2025-02-02
Performance Time: 9:00-18:00 (Night fishing 18:00-21:00)
Venue: Areas around Hwacheoncheon Stream
Fee: Adults 15,000 won
* Free for kids (Elementary school and below)
Organizer: Nara Foundation
Host Company: Hwacheon-gun
Host's Contact Information: +82-1688-3005

Introduction: Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival takes place in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon with plenty of snow and ice, perfect for a winter getaway. It was even introduced by CNN as one of the "Seven Winter Wonders" in 2011. The main event of the festival, ice fishing, takes place on the frozen Hwacheoncheon Stream. The festival has been visited by more than a million people, attesting to the festival's charm. In addition to the various festival programs such as ice fishing, ice sledding, and bobsled, visitors can get a taste of the freshly caught trout grilled on the spot.