The 2026 Fortress City in the Forest—Namhansanseong Autumn Festa is a hands-on program held throughout Namhansanseong, inviting the public to share in the value of this World Heritage site. Visitors can reflect on Namhansanseong's historical significance and beauty throughout the fortress, with a variety of activities, performances, and tours available. It comprises four programs: “Traditional Culture Experience,” exploring the fortress's history and traditions through hands-on activities; “Eco-History Camp,” learning about the fortress's ecology through guided commentary and natural-material activities; “Namhansanseong Performing Arts Festival,” adding excitement with theater and traditional Korean music performances; and “Chuseok Special Program,” filling Namhansanseong with light and music during the Chuseok holiday. Visitors can experience the value and appeal of the World Heritage site Namhansanseong up close.
1.
- Dates: 9/5~10/25
- Venue: Traditional craft one-day class—Namhansanseong Temporary Palace / Sueojangdae guard experience—Namhansanseong Sueojangdae Command Post / Tea ceremony experience—Namhansanseong Oehaengjeon Hall
- Main programs: Traditional craft one-day class / Sueojangdae guard experience / Tea ceremony experience
2.
- Dates: 10/3~10/25
- Venue: Namhansanseong immersive history tour / Eco-friendly green activities—Namhansanseong Temporary Palace / Fortress wall trail ecology tour—Namhansanseong Fortress Walls
- Main programs: Namhansanseong immersive history tour / Fortress wall trail ecology tour / Eco-friendly green activities
3.
- Dates: 9/24~10/25
- Venue: Courtyard of Inhwagwan Hall, Namhansanseong
- Main programs: Interactive family theater / Interactive family theater / Traditional performing arts / Traditional Korean music and fusion band performances
4.
- Dates: 9/24~9/27
- Venue: Namhansanseong Temporary Palace
- Main programs: Nighttime landscape lighting and moonlit walks / Temporary Palace concert