Seoul Forest
서울숲
A large city park built on a former racecourse and golf course next to Seongsu-dong, with a deer park, a ginkgo forest and lakes. It's ideal for picnics.
Seoul Forest is on the north bank of the Han River in Seongdong-gu. It was built on a former racecourse, golf course and water treatment plant, opened in 2005 and is one of Seoul's signature city parks. The park is divided into zones including the Culture and Arts Park, the Ecological Forest (where you can see sika deer behind railings) and the Wetland Ecology Park. The ginkgo avenue in autumn is a popular photo spot, and spring brings tulips and cherry blossoms. Entry is free. You can picnic on the lawn or rent a bike and ride to the Han River. Seongsu-dong's café street is just west of the park, and the apartment complexes such as Galleria Foret are to the northeast. Exit 3 of Seoul Forest Station (Suin-Bundang Line) is about a 5-minute walk away. You can combine a visit here with Seongsu-dong on the same day.
Opening hours
All day (some facilities 09:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Seongsu-dong
- Garosu-gil
- Bongeunsa Temple
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Starfield Library (COEX Mall)
- Heunginjimun (Dongdaemun Gate)
- Leeum Museum of Art
- Itaewon