Haeundae Polar Bear Festival (해운대 북극곰 축제)

Explanation

The Haeundae Polar Bear Festival is held every winter, offering participants the exciting experience of swimming in the cold sea, just like a polar bear. Polar Bear swimming was recognized by the BBC as one of the 10 most unique winter sports, with over 5,000 people participating each year.

Inquiry

Busan Ilbo Newpaper • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-70-5154-9944~5

Homepage

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(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2020년 01월 04일

Event end date : 2020년 01월 05일

Watching age : Open to visitors of all ages

Yemaecheo : bear.busan.com

Venue : Haeundae Beach

Venue Locator : [Subway]
Haeundae Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 3.
- Walk 10min to Haeundae Beach.

[Bus]
From Busan Station, take bus 139 or 1003 to Haeundae.

Touring Time : Approx. 3 hrs

Organizer info : Busan Ilbo Newpaper

Contact the organizer : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-70-5154-9944~5

Sponsor Information : Busan

Sponsor Contacts : +82-70-5154-9944

Charges (Hours) : Individuals: 20,000 won

More information

Introduction
The Haeundae Polar Bear Festival is held every winter, offering participants the exciting experience of swimming in the cold sea, just like a polar bear. Polar Bear swimming was recognized by the BBC as one of the 10 most unique winter sports, with over 5,000 people participating each year.

Location

47, Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Directions