Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
성북근린공원
Park · Seongbuk-gu
Spread across Donam-dong and Seongbuk-dong, next to Bugaksan-gil, the Seongbuk-gu Community Hall, the Seongbuk Women's Center and high-density apartment complexes. From the summit the whole of central Seoul opens up to the south, with views of Jeongneung and Dobongsan to the northeast...
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Haeoreum Library
FreeLibrary · Sungshin Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4, Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Donam Culture and Sports Center
₩10,000Sports facility · Sungshin Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4, Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public indoor pool with open swim sessions.
Han Sang Soo Embroidery Museum
₩3,000Museum · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Seongbuk Young Art Space
FreeArt gallery · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
The first annex of Seongbuk Museum of Art, created as a living space for creation that supports and nurtures visual artists and keeps experimentation alive across many forms of practice.
Choi Sunu House
FreeHistoric site · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
The Hyegok Choi Sunu Memorial House is the old home where Choi Sunu, celebrated author of "Leaning on the Entasis Pillar of Muryangsujeon," lived from 1976 until his death in 1984. In 2002
Jeongneung Royal Tomb
₩1,000Historic site · Sungshin Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4, Ui-Sinseol Line)
The tomb of Queen Sindeok, second queen of King Taejo. Dense forest paths and a valley make for a quiet, restorative walk.
Seoul Forest
FreeSeongdong-gu · Seoul Forest Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
A large ecological park in the middle of the city. Lots of mature trees, shade and benches, with drinking fountains and toilets throughout, so summer walks are comfortable.
Gyeongui Line Forest Park
FreeMapo-gu · Hongik Univ. Stn. (Line 2, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
A 6.3 km linear park on a former railway. The Yeonnam-dong stretch, nicknamed Yeontral Park, strings together shade, lawns and cafes. Few drinking fountains, so bring water.
Seoullo 7017
FreeJung-gu · Seoul Station Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
An elevated garden walkway converted from an old overpass, with planters, benches, a foot bath and drinking fountains. Lovely at night, so an evening stroll beats midday.
Naksan Park
FreeJongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A hilltop park along the Seoul City Wall trail, known for city night views and sunsets. Carry water for the climb.
Seonyudo Park
FreeYeongdeungpo-gu · Seonyudo Stn. (Line 9)
An ecological park on an island in the Han, built from a former water treatment plant. Ivy-covered structures and green gardens, reached by the Rainbow Bridge, with many shaded paths.