서리풀공원 (몽마르뜨공원)
Park · Seocho-gu
A thickly wooded free trail in the heart of Seocho. Cross Nuedari Bridge for a 3km walk through to Montmartre Park.
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Seocho-gu Bangbae Forest Environment Library
FreeLibrary · Naebang Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seoripul Badminton Courts at Seoripul Neighborhood Park
FreeSports facility · Bangbae Stn. (Line 2)
Outdoor badminton courts in Seocho-gu, with 2 courts.
Bangbae Open Culture Center
₩3,300Sports 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.
Bangbae Neighborhood Park Badminton Courts
FreeSports facility · Bangbae Stn. (Line 2)
Outdoor badminton courts in Seocho-gu, with 3 courts.
National Library of Korea
Free if eligibleLibrary · 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.
Bangbae Library
FreeLibrary · Bangbae Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
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.