About
*The information below is based on the 2026 festivals. Details for the 2027 festivals will be updated as they become available.*Set amid the spectacular winter landscape of the Hantangang River, the Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival is one of Cheorwon’s premier winter celebrations. The festival has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Korea Festival Contents Awards and was selected as an Outstanding Festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for 2026–2027. Connected to the Hantangang River Mulwit-gil trekking course, the festival allows visitors to enjoy the river’s breathtaking snowy scenery while taking part in a variety of performances and winter-themed activities held throughout the festival period at the main venue beneath Seungilgyo Bridge. Special events, including the popular “Ttongbaram Altong Road Run," add to the festive atmosphere and excitement.
Program
Hantangang River Ice Trekking Course, Main Festival Venue beneath Seungilgyo Bridge, Ttongbaram Altong Road Run
Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival (철원 한탄강 얼음트레킹 축제)
Sat, Jan 16 – Sun, Feb 14
30 days
Hantangang River Mulwit-gil Trekking Course
208, Hantangang-gil, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
10:00 - 17:00
Paid
Organizer Cheorwon Culture Foundation
Contact +82-33-455-7072
About
*The information below is based on the 2026 festivals. Details for the 2027 festivals will be updated as they become available.*Set amid the spectacular winter landscape of the Hantangang River, the Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival is one of Cheorwon’s premier winter celebrations. The festival has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Korea Festival Contents Awards and was selected as an Outstanding Festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for 2026–2027. Connected to the Hantangang River Mulwit-gil trekking course, the festival allows visitors to enjoy the river’s breathtaking snowy scenery while taking part in a variety of performances and winter-themed activities held throughout the festival period at the main venue beneath Seungilgyo Bridge. Special events, including the popular “Ttongbaram Altong Road Run," add to the festive atmosphere and excitement.
Program
Hantangang River Ice Trekking Course, Main Festival Venue beneath Seungilgyo Bridge, Ttongbaram Altong Road Run
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Data as of 11.12. Dates and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.