Yeongdeok Wellness Festa
Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026 · Happening now · Gyeongsangbuk-do
Overview
Yeongdeok Wellness Festa is set to offer complete rest for both body and mind. Key programs include barefoot walking on the beach and Nordic walking, as well as nature and healing programs such as forest yoga, meditation, and traditional Korean medicine, lifestyle, and natural healing. In addition, a variety of experiential and participatory side events are prepared, including a wellness music concert, a campfire adding to the autumnal atmosphere, and a Yeongdeok local food area.
Why go
Yeongdeok Wellness Festa is a relaxation-focused festival combining barefoot beach walking, Nordic walking, forest yoga, meditation, and traditional Korean medicine and natural healing programs. Evening highlights include a wellness music concert, a campfire, and a Yeongdeok local food area, all set at the Goraebul Campground on the coast.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the KTX-Eum on the Donghae Line from Cheongnyangni Station directly to Yeongdeok Station (roughly 3 hours), or an intercity bus from Seoul to Yeongdeok bus terminal. From Yeongdeok Station or the bus terminal, continue by local bus or taxi to Goraebul Campground in Byeonggok-myeon.
Tips
- Admission is free, so budget mainly for transport and food.
- Programs run 11:00-19:00, but close an hour earlier (18:00) on Sunday — plan your visit accordingly.
- Bring comfortable shoes for the beach and forest walking programs, plus a layer for the evening campfire by the coast.
Best for: wellness seekers, nature lovers, families, slow travel.
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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