Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (얼음나라화천 산천어축제)
137, Sancheoneo-gil, Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
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Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (얼음나라화천 산천어축제) is a travel course in 137, Sancheoneo-gil,. *The information below is based on the 2026 festivals. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (얼음나라화천 산천어축제)
*The information below is based on the 2026 festivals. Details for the 2027 festivals will be updated as they become available.*Held in Hwacheon, Gangwon-do, the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival is a one-of-a-kind winter event that was named one of CNN's “Seven Wonders of Winter” in 2011. The festival takes place every January, when the famously pristine waters of Hwacheoncheon Stream freeze solid. Visitors can catch sancheoneo, mountain trout often called the "Queen of the Valley", through ice fishing or even with their bare hands. The freshly caught fish can be enjoyed immediately as raw slices or grilled on the spot. Beyond fishing, the festival features a wide range of winter attractions, including ice sledding, snow sledding, and bobsledding, drawing more than one million visitors each year.
- Type
- Travel Course
- Address
- 137, Sancheoneo-gil, Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
- Postal code
- 24114
- Phone
- +82-1688-3005
- Opening hours
- Paid
- Fees
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- Parking
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- Updated
- 2026-06-24
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (얼음나라화천 산천어축제) FAQ
Where is Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (얼음나라화천 산천어축제) located?
137, Sancheoneo-gil, Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
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