| Address | 397 Cheonmundae-gil, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do |
|---|---|
| Area | Gangwon |
| Type | Tourist attraction |
| Times | [Advance reservation required]October-March 14:00-22:00April-September 15:00-23:00 |
| Closed | Mondays, the day after a public holiday, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays Observatory subject to closure due to on-site circumstances |
| Phone | +82-33-372-8445 |
| Website | https://www.yao.or.kr:451 |
| Directions | Naver Map Kakao Map Google Maps Google Maps has no turn-by-turn directions in Korea. Why |
Byeolmaro is a public astronomical observatory built on the peak of Bongnaesan Mountain (alt. 799.8 m) in Yeongwol. The term "Byeolmaro" combines the words byeol (star), ma (peak) and ro (peaceful). Together, they collectively represent the wish to view stars in a clean and peaceful environment. The observatory has a variety of telescopes, including one with a diameter of 80 centimeters. The observatory also has accommodation facilities, audio & visual rooms, and a lecture hall, making it suitable for educational programs.
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Listing generated 2026-08-26 16:21 UTC; details can change — check the official page before you go.