Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival
Jan 31 – Feb 8, 2027 · Gangwon
Overview
Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival is a festive winter event that takes place admist the grandeur of Taebaeksan Mountain. Various programs like a snow carving contest, snow sculpture exhibition, ice sledding, igloo café and more are planned for entertainment and fun.
Why go
Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival turns the slopes of Taebaeksan National Park into a winter showcase, with a snow carving contest, a snow sculpture exhibition, ice sledding, and an igloo café. It's a good pick for anyone wanting a mountain-set winter festival rather than a city event, and admission is free.
Getting there from Seoul
Taebaek is in Gangwon-do, reached from Seoul by express bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal or by train from Cheongnyangni Station on the line serving Taebaek. From Taebaek's bus terminal or station, local buses or a taxi connect to the festival area within Taebaeksan National Park.
Tips
- Dress in warm layers and wear waterproof, non-slip footwear for snow and ice underfoot
- Festival runs 10:00-22:00, so plan for cold evening temperatures if visiting after dark
- Admission is free, but bring cash for food stalls or any paid activities on site
Best for: families, winter sports fans, photographers, outdoor adventurers.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
Other festivals in Gangwon
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Korea Grand Festival
Oct 29 – Nov 15, 2026
Korea Grand Festival is the first nationwide consumption festival to integrate discount events and consumption-boosting policies—such as gift certificates and coupons—that had been scattered across various government ministries, including Korea Sale Festa (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy), Accommodation Sale Festa (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), Donghaeng Festival (Ministry of SMEs and Startups), agricultural and livestock product discount events (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs), seafood discount events (Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries), post office shopping promotions (Ministry of Science and ICT), and Korea Duty Free Festa (Korea Customs Service).
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Dates and programs can change. Check the official site before you go. Official site