Destination briefing
Why travelers stop here
Byeolmarn Observatory is a compound word of 'Star' and 'Maru (summit)', and 'Ro (quiet)', meaning 'a quiet summit where you can see stars'. It is located at an altitude of 799.8m, the best observation condition for a public observatory, and is equipped with a main telescope with a diameter of 800mm and several auxiliary telescopes, allowing observation of the moon, planets, and stars. At the top of Bongraesan Mountain where the observatory is located, there is a gliding field where you can enjoy the scenery with a wide view, and the night view of Yeongwol-eup seen from the mountain top provides a different kind of enjoyment along with astronomical observation.
Address: 397 Cheonmundae-gil, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Yeongwol-eup)
OTA-ready stop
Built into inbound routes and day-tour planning.
Local context
강원특별자치도 영월군 영월읍 천문대길 397 (영월읍)
Travel fit
Attraction · Gangwon-do
