Namhae Treasure Island Observatory (남해보물섬전망대)

6.5Km 2023-01-18

720 , Dongbu-daero, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-867-6022

Namhae Treasure Island Observatory is a structure that embodies a "lighthouse that beautifully lights up Namhae," the southernmost tip of Korea. The 360° panoramic view from inside the building is equivalent to what can be seen from an ultra-luxury cruise ship and is difficult to find anywhere else in the country. From the Skywalk on the second floor, you can walk over the first glass skywalk built in Korea, get a clear view of gorgeous Namhae over a cliff, and enjoy the beautiful sunrise, sunset and moonrise of the South Sea.

Yongmunsa Temple (Namhae) (용문사(남해))

6.5Km 2024-02-23

166-11 Yongmunsa-gil, Idong-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Yongmunsa Temple, located on Hogusan Mountain in Namhae, was established in 802. It derived its name from being built above a pond where a dragon was believed to reside. The temple provides a temple stay program, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in tranquility for both body and mind. Renowned as a picturesque destination for autumn foliage, it attracts a multitude of tourists during the fall season.

Namhae Beach Hotel [Korea Quality]남해비치호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

7.0Km 2023-05-23

575-13, Namseo-daero, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-862-8880

Namhae Beach Hotel stands in a refreshing spot at the foot of Geumsan Mountain in Namhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, with an open coastal view in front and a pine forest alongside. Rooms can be either ondol-style, Western-style, or loft-type. There is a public swimming pool outside, where guests can relax and enjoy water play in summer. Nearby tourist attractions include Namhae German Village, Boriam Hermitage, and Daraengi Village.

Haeoreum Art Village (해오름예술촌)

7.0Km 2022-08-26

995, Dongbu-daero, Samdong-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-867-0706

Remodeling a closed school, Haeoreum Art Village supports work studios for local artists and offers a wide array of art and cultural programs.

Beautiful surroundings, artistic buildings, and splendid landscaping architecture have drawn many visitors to the village. Introduced in TV programs, newspapers, and magazines, the village has quickly become a popular tourist destination.

Namhae German Exhibition Hall (남해 파독전시관)

7.0Km 2022-12-27

89-7, Dogil-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-3540

Namhae German Exhibition Hall opened on June 28, 2014 to display the history and artifacts related to Korean miners and nurses who were sent to Germany for work in the 1960s. At the time, Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world, with an unemployment rate of 30%. The exhibition hall shows the sad and lonely reality these workers lived through while working away from their home country in order to send money home to their families.

German Village (독일마을)

7.1Km 2022-12-26

89-7 , Dogil-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-867-8897

The German Village was built for Korean residents who returned from living in Germany. Many Koreans lived in Germany where they earned foreign currency during the modernization of Korea in the 1960s. The area is now a unique tourism spot related to German culture. In 2001, the areas of Mulgeon-ri, Samdong-myeon, Namhae-gun, where the Windbreak Forest (Natural Monument) is located, underwent a development worth 3 billion won ($2 million USD) implemented by Namhae-gun and eventually formed a village spanning over 99,174 ㎡.

Korean residents in Germany directly imported materials from Germany to build German-style houses. Some villagers who make frequent visits to Germany operate their vacant house as a tourist guesthouse. Attractions nearby are the Windbreak Forest and the Mulmi Coastal Road, one of the most beautiful coastal drives in Korea.

German Village Oktoberfest (남해 독일마을 맥주축제)

7.1Km 2023-09-11

89-7, Dogil-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-8603

Held annually in October, German Village's Oktoberfest features exhibitions related to the history of the South Korean nurses and miners who went to work in Germany in the 1960s and 1970s. Those who moved back to Korea were instrumental in the establishment of the German Village in Namhae. Visitors can try German food and drinks such as sausage and beer, enjoy German cultural performances, or participate in beer-related games and competitions.

House N Garden (원예예술촌)

7.2Km 2020-06-01

39, Yesul-gil, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-867-4702

House N Garden was created by people who love gardens including Park Won-suk, the TV actress. The garden is comprised of themed private gardens such as the perfume, palm tree, topiary, vegetable, windmill, spa, flower roof gardens and other facilities including a path, a pond, observation deck, a pavilion, a fountain, flower road, flower fences, and a green house. In addition, the garden offers the facilities like a cutting-edge video room, performance room, exhibition room, a café, and a guest house for visitors.

Ohburim (어부림)

7.4Km 2024-02-23

1126 Dongbu-daero, Samdong-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Ohburim is a local restaurant near the German Village in Namhae-gun. The highlight of their menu is the Ohburim bapsang (Ohburim set menu), featuring myeolchi hoe (sliced raw anchovy), galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish), and tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties). The Ohburim bapsang requires advance reservations. Prepared without any chemical seasonings, its flavors come exclusively from myeolchi aekjeot (salted anchovy sauce), doenjang (soybean paste), and sun-dried salt, resulting in clean and unadorned tastes.

Mijo Restaurant (미조식당)

7.5Km 2024-02-26

232 Mijo-ro, Mijo-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Mijo Restaurant, a dedicated anchovy restaurant located in Namhae German Village, specializes in myeolchi hoe (sliced raw anchovy). This dish is crafted with freshly caught anchovies from Namhae, delicately seasoned with homemade chojang (red chili paste with vinegar). Complementing this are menu items such as galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish) and myeolchi twigim (deep-fried anchovies). The assortment of fresh seafood side dishes varies with the seasons, enhancing the overall dining experience for visitors.

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