Yeongdeok Wellness Festa
Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026 · Gyeongsangbuk-do
Overview
Yeongdeok Wellness Festa 2026, Yeongdeok-gun's signature autumn healing festival, will be held for three days from October 16 to October 18 at Goraebul National Camping Ground, located at 68 Goraebul-ro, Byeonggok-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Set against the blue East Sea and a beautiful pine forest, this festival will offer complete rest for body and mind under the slogan 'Wellnessia Yeongdeok: Meet the Most Perfect Rest.' Main programs include nature and healing activities such as barefoot beach walking (earthing) and Nordic walking, forest yoga, meditation, and oriental medicine, lifestyle, and nature healing. In addition, various hands-on and participatory side events are planned, including a wellness music concert, a campfire adding to the autumn night mood, and a space for local Yeongdeok food.
Why go
Yeongdeok Wellness Festa is a three-day autumn healing event set on the pine-forested coast of Goraebul National Camping Ground, overlooking the East Sea. The focus is rest and recovery rather than typical festival crowds, with activities like barefoot beach walking (earthing), Nordic walking, forest yoga, and meditation. Evening programs include a wellness music concert and a campfire, plus a space to try local Yeongdeok food.
Getting there from Seoul
Yeongdeok sits on Korea's east coast in Gyeongsangbuk-do, reachable by KTX on the Donghae line to Yeongdeok Station, or by express bus from Seoul to Yeongdeok Bus Terminal (roughly a 4-hour ride). From either station, the Goraebul National Camping Ground in Byeonggok-myeon is a further taxi or local bus ride, as it's outside the main town centre.
Tips
- Since the venue is a national camping ground, check accommodation and camping reservations well ahead of the October 16-18 dates.
- Bring comfortable, grippy footwear for the beach walking and Nordic walking sessions, and a change of shoes for after.
- Pack layers for the campfire and evening concert, as coastal autumn nights can turn cool.
Best for: wellness seekers, nature lovers, campers, couples.
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
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