Rio Olympics 2016: Places to Enjoy Sports and Athletic Activities in Daegu, South Korea

Places to Enjoy Sports and Athletic Activities in Daegu

Rio Olympics, the 2016 summer Olympics fever spreading internationally came to Daegu, South Korea! Daegu Travel introduces places in Daegu to enjoy sports and athletic activities for whom inspired by Olympics!!

Go for it!

Dreams come true and now you can be just like Olympic athletes in Daegu’s sports places~~! :)

  Water Leisure Sports at Dalseongbo, Nakdong River

You can enjoy water sports such as kayak, rafting boat, and dinghy yacht at Dalseongbo, Nakdong River in Daegu.

They teach visitors the safe guidelines and how to ride the boats before the actual sports. And you can enjoy summer activities for free! 

■ Operation : Until September 30, 2016
■ Price : Free
■ Reserve in advance through the official homepage(Click here)
■ Address : 683-2, Ha-ri, Nongong-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, Korea


  Daegu Shooting Range

Shooting is one of the popular summer Olympic sports.

In Daegu, there is a shooting range open to the general public! Professional competitions are held at Daegu shooting range sometimes. It is possible to enjoy both indoor and outdoor ranges for different types of guns including pistols, shotguns and air rifles.
Go and relieve your stress away!

■ Business Hours
   • Mar to Oct 9AM - 6PM 
   • Nov to Feb 9AM - 6PM 
■ Address :  40, Geumho-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu, South Korea
■ For more information about Daegu shooting range → Click here


  Duryu Park Swimming Pool

Photo Courtesy: Duryu Park Swimming Pool

Duryu swimming pool, located in Duryu Park, Daegu has an indoor pool and outdoor pool for both recreational and fitness purposes. They are safe and inexpensive to use the facilities. For more information, the outdoor pool is opening during summer only.

■ Operation hours 
   • Outdoor pool - 10:00 to 17:50 (Last entry 17:00)
   • Indoor pool - 6:00 to 20:50 (Last entry 17:00)
■ Operation period : July 2 to Aug 15, 2016
■ Price (KRW)
   • Outdoor pool - Adult 2,000 / Youth 1,500 / Children 1,000 
   • Indoor pool - Adult 3,000 / Youth 2,500 / Children 1,700
■ Address : 237, Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, Korea


  Daegu Indoor Ice Rink

Ice Skating is not a summer Olympic sport but Daegu indoor ice rink is a popular sport place to stay cool during summer.

■ Operation : Open throughout the year for four seasons. 
Aug 26 to 28, 2016 Closing due to the competition 
■ Hours : 10:00 to 16:50 (Closing on Seolnal and Chuseok, Competition days)
■ Price : Adult 6,500, Youth 6,000, Child 5,500 (Entrance and rental fee included)
■ Address : ‎191, Goseong-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, Korea

※ Inquiry
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