Seocho-gu Bangbae Forest Environment Library

Park · Seocho Stn. (Line 2)

A thickly wooded free trail in the heart of Seocho. Cross Nuedari Bridge for a 3km walk through to Montmartre Park.

Sports facility · Bangbae Stn. (Line 2)

Outdoor badminton courts in Seocho-gu, with 2 courts.

Sports facility · Naebang Stn. (Line 7)

Public indoor pool in Seocho-gu with a five-lane 25m adult pool. Open swim costs 3,300 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Bangbae Stn. (Line 2)

Outdoor badminton courts in Seocho-gu, with 3 courts.

Library · Express Bus Terminal Stn. (Lines 3, 7, 9), Banpo Stn. (Line 7)

The national library with Korea's largest collection. With just an ID you get a day of free access to vast materials and comfortable reading rooms.

Library · Bangbae Stn. (Line 2)

Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.

Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)

A landmark right in front of Seoul Plaza. Known for its stepped bookshelves and glass-walled plaza views, with a rooftop and cafe for a break.

Gangnam-gu · Samseong Stn. (Line 2), Bongeunsa Stn. (Line 9)

Famous for its 13m-high shelves, this is a photo hotspot inside COEX Mall. Ideal escape from summer heat and winter cold, with plenty of seating.

Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A campus-style library on the Bukchon hillside. A healing spot where you can picnic on garden benches among spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.

Yongsan-gu · Myeongdong Stn. / Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)

A library atop a stairway on the slopes of Namsan. Read a book, then walk straight on to Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower on a free route.

Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

On the edge of Sajik Park and Inwangsan. Read, then stroll the park; pair it with Gyeongbokgung for a full day.