Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium
Stadium Olympic ski-jump venue used in 2018 Games
Olympic ski jumping venue at Alpensia resort in Gangwon, built for PyeongChang 2018. Visitors come for competitions, stadium tours and to use nearby slopes and resort facilities.
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Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium is a ski jumping complex within the Alpensia resort in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, South Korea. It formed a core venue for winter sports during the 2018 Winter Olympics.
The facility contains two jumping hills of different sizes designed for normal-hill and large-hill competition, plus spectator stands and athlete support areas. The stadium is integrated into the wider Alpensia sports and resort complex, which includes accommodation and other winter-sport venues.
The complex was completed and prepared for international competition in the years leading up to the 2018 Games and continues to be used for training and events associated with the resort.
The stadium is located within the Alpensia resort area in Pyeongchang, in the mountainous part of Gangwon Province.
- 2018 Winter Olympics: Hosted the ski jumping and Nordic combined ski jumping events during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics.
What to See #
- Normal and large hills: A smaller 'normal' hill and a larger hill used for international ski jumping competition; both are equipped with spectator stands and wind screens.
- Support facilities: Support facilities including judges' towers, athlete warm-up areas and spectator seating integrated into the Alpensia resort complex.
How to Get to Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium #
Alpensia is in Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang County. From Seoul, take KTX to Gangneung (about 2-2.5 hours) then local bus or shuttle to the Alpensia resort; airport transfers are available from Incheon or Yangyang airports.
Tips for Visiting Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium #
- If visiting outside of winter sports season, expect the stadium to be quiet-check event calendars for competitions.
- The Alpensia complex is north of Pyeongchang town-use local shuttle buses that serve the ski resorts during the season.
- For a panoramic experience, take nearby lifts or lookouts for views over the Olympic valley.
Best Time to Visit Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium #
Winter is the time for ski-jump activity and events; summer offers quieter visits and clearer access to surrounding trails.
Weather & Climate near Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium #
Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1341 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (276 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (275 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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