Pyeongchang Trout Festival (평창송어축제)

Introduction

Trout is a member of the salmon family that returns to Pyeongchang in winter. Known for inhabiting clean and cold waters, the trout symbolizes the clean and pristine environment of Pyeongchang. Every winter, Pyeongchang’s rivers are covered with thick ice, and the Pyeongchang Trout Festival draws many visitors who brave the cold to enjoy the event. The festival primarily features ice fishing through small holes drilled in the ice, with popular activities including tent camping at the fishing site and barehand fishing. The festival also offers various winter recreational facilities, such as ice sledding, ensuring fun for both children and adults.

◎ Tip
Home to the coldest winters in Korea, Pyeongchang hosted the Winter Olympics in 2018. Wearing thick clothes and winter equipment to the festival is recommended as most of the events are held outdoors.

Basic Information

Address 3562 Gyeonggang-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do (25332)

Phone +82-33-336-4000

Website www.festival700.or.kr

Last Updated 2025/03/26

Sponsor 1 Pyeongchang Trout Festival Committee

Sponsor 1 Contact +82-33-336-4000

Event Time 09:00-17:00

Event Start Date 2025/01/03

Event End Date 2025/02/02

Usage Fee Free (Separate charge may apply on programs and activities; refer to the official website for details)

Additional Information

Introduction Trout is a member of the salmon family that returns to Pyeongchang in winter. Known for inhabiting clean and cold waters, the trout symbolizes the clean and pristine environment of Pyeongchang. Every winter, Pyeongchang’s rivers are covered with thick ice, and the Pyeongchang Trout Festival draws many visitors who brave the cold to enjoy the event. The festival primarily features ice fishing through small holes drilled in the ice, with popular activities including tent camping at the fishing site and barehand fishing. The festival also offers various winter recreational facilities, such as ice sledding, ensuring fun for both children and adults.

◎ Tip
Home to the coldest winters in Korea, Pyeongchang hosted the Winter Olympics in 2018. Wearing thick clothes and winter equipment to the festival is recommended as most of the events are held outdoors.

Programs Tent fishing, ice fishing, bare hand fishing, traditional sledding experience, etc.