Free in Gangbuk-gu 20

Park · Miasageori Stn. (Line 4)

One of Seoul's three largest parks. A free healing spot with a waterfall, a traditional garden and an art museum.

Historic site · 4.19 Democratic Cemetery Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

The April 19 Revolution memorial hall and memorial path are open free. A quiet spot at the foot of Bukhansan for a walk and a history lesson.

Historic site · Hwagye Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

A mountain temple within the city, founded in the early Joseon era. Look around the grounds for free and combine it with a Bukhansan hike.

Mountain & trail · Bukhansan Ui Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

A 21-section loop that runs gently below the ridgeline, with no summit climb involved. The Ui-dong pine forest path is a favourite with beginners.

Culture space · Suyu Stn. (Line 4)

A waterside cultural space on the Ui Stream. Behind 40m of floor-to-ceiling glass you can listen to LPs or read comics with views of the stream and Bukhansan. A cafe, book zone and LP listening zone share one floor, and exhibitions run year-round. It connects directly to the walking path and Baengnyeon Market, making it easy to combine.

Museum · 4.19 Democratic Cemetery Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Historic site · Bukhansan Ui Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Bonghwanggak stands in Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul.

Park · Suyu Stn. (Line 4)

Odong Park straddles Gangbuk-gu and Seongbuk-gu, covering Beon-dong, Mia-dong and five other neighbourhoods in Gangbuk-gu as well as Wolgok-dong in Seongbuk-gu. Its well-established woodland offers rest and recreation to residents of the nearby housing estates

Mountain & trail · Solsaem Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Bukhansan National Park, a natural park within a city of a kind rare anywhere in the world, became Korea's 15th national park in 1983. It covers 77.334㎢, divided by Ui-ryeong pass into the Dobongsan area to the north and the Bukhansan area to the south

Park · 4.19 Democratic Cemetery Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Opened in January 2004, Solbat Park is a 34,955㎡ retreat in the city with landscaping, cultural and exercise facilities for residents, and is popular as a local walking route. The pine trees growing naturally here were preserved as far as...

Library · Mia Stn. (Line 4)

Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Samyang Sageori Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Mia Stn. (Line 4)

Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Solsaem Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Samyang Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Study & youth space · 4.19 Democratic Cemetery Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.

Sports facility · Gaori Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Public indoor pool in Gangbuk-gu with a 6-lane adult pool (25m) and a 4-lane youth pool (20m). Open swim 4,000 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · 4.19 Democratic Cemetery Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Public indoor pool in Gangbuk-gu with a 5-lane, 25m adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim 5,000 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Solbat Park Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Outdoor badminton court in Gangbuk-gu, with 1 court. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Suyu Stn. (Line 4)

Indoor badminton courts in Gangbuk-gu, with 8 courts.