Alpensia Biathlon Centre

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Alpensia Biathlon Centre

Alpensia Biathlon Centre for PyeongChang 2018 is the site of everything Biathlon in the Winter Olympics. The Alpensia Biathlon Centre is located within the PyeongChang Mountain Cluster and is the site of Biathlon in the 2018 Winter Games. Unlike the majority of Olympic venues that host multiple sports, this center is dedicated solely to biathlon. The Biathlon Center, along with the entire Nordic Olympic sports program, is nuzzled within the Taebaek Mountains of the Korean Peninsula. Constructed in 1995, the center underwent renovations in 2009 before hosting a major biathlon event later that year. A fun fact about the name Alpensia is that it combines the words “Fantasia”, “Alpen”, and “Asia”, which the Korea Tourism Organization translates to stand for “fantastic Alps of Asia.”

The PyeongChang Mountain Cluster is home to the entire Alpensia resort, which hosts several Olympic events. Comparatively, the center is the second largest venue by course length and capacity. The Alpensia Biathlon Centre has a capacity of 7,500 – 4,500 seated and 3,000 standing. The size of the course is 4km/3.3km/3km/2.5km/2km/1.5km in length and 8m in width. The altitude difference is 47m (749m~796m). For the shooting range, the dimensions are 82.5m by 50m. You can learn more about the Alpensia Biathlon Centre for PyeongChang 2018 throughout our helpful guide.

Events & Major Competitions

The Alpensia Biathlon Centre for PyeongChang 2018 has been around for years and has therefore hosted several events. During the Olympics, only the biathlon event is hosted at the Alpensia Biathlon Centre. However, in the off-season during warmer months, the center is used as a public golf course. Some of the major competitions that have called the venue home include several World Cup and Far East Cup events over the years.

2008 IBU Biathlon World Cup

2009 International Biathlon Union World Championships

2011 FIS Far East Cup National Championships

2012 FIS Far East Cup National Championships

2013 FIS Far East Cup National Championships

Things To Do In The City

You came to watch biathletes perform at the Alpensia Biathlon Centre for PyeongChang 2018, but you should also enjoy all that Korea has to offer during your visit. There are plenty of things to do in PyeongChang when you know where to look. There are several Olympic cultural events that happen at the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza, such as a 3D Hologram Concert, a Live Winter Sports VR Experience, and the Public Art Project. You can have a fully immersive experience in the Korean culture when you visit PyeongChang for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Weather Conditions In PyeongChang For The 2018 Winter Games

Months before you visit the Alpensia Biathlon Centre for PyeongChang 2018, you should get an idea of what to expect concerning the weather conditions in the province. You already know that the Winter Games would not be possible if not for cold weather, and you can keep in mind that PyeongChang averages a high of 39.9 degrees Fahrenheit (-0.4 degrees Celsius) and a low of 13.1 degrees Fahrenheit (-10.5 degrees Celsius) during the month of February. You can also prepare for snow, with the province receiving an average of 2 inches in a 10 day period.

Transportation To The Alpensia Biathlon Centre

Though Spectator shuttle buses will be the only way to reach the venue, you have several options for getting to the Alpensia Biathlon Centre. Whether you travel by car, bus, or KTX train, event organizers have made it simple to navigate to the Alpensia Sports Park and reach the biathlon facility. To get to the Alpensia Biathlon Centre for PyeongChang 2018, follow these directions:

Car

To each the Alpensia Biathlon Centre by car, you can input ‘Daegwallyeong Parking Lot’ into your GPS. You will be able to park at the lot and walk to the Spectator shuttle bus stop, where a driver will pick you up. Your final destination will be the East gate of the Alpensia Sports Park.

Bus

Using inter-city buses to travel to the Alpensia Biathlon Centre, you will want to get off at the ‘Hoenggye Bus Terminal’. From there, walk a short distance to the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza bus stop and jump on the Spectator shuttle bus. You will want to get off at Alpensia Sports Park (East Gate).

KTX

To use the KTX to get to the venue, your stop will be 'Jinbu Station (KTX). You can then get on the shuttle bus that will take you to the East Gate of the Alpensia Sports Park.

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