Free parks and walking routes in Seoul 205

Park · Seongdong-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.

Park · Mapo-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.

Park · Jung-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.

Stream & walk · Gangnam-gu · Hagyeoul Stn. (Line 3)

An ecological stream in the heart of Gangnam. The shaded deck path under cherry and willow trees is a fine walk, loveliest in spring and early summer. Separate bike and pedestrian lanes.

Park · Jongno-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.

Park · Yeongdeungpo-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.

Historic site · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) Exit 5

Joseon's foremost royal palace. Free on the last Wednesday of the month or in hanbok. The changing of the guard ceremony (10:00 and 14:00) is always free.

Historic site · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 3

A UNESCO World Heritage site famed for autumn foliage. Free entry applies to the main palace only; the Secret Garden requires a separate booking.

Historic site · Jongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4) Exit 4

A palace with a Grand Greenhouse and the Chundangji pond. Linked internally to Changdeokgung, and beautifully lit during night openings.

Historic site · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2) Exit 2

A downtown palace where Seokjojeon sits alongside traditional halls. Open until 9pm, it's popular for evening strolls and the stone wall road; the changing of the guard is free.

Historic site · Jongno-gu · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5) Exit 11

A World Heritage shrine housing the spirit tablets of Joseon kings and queens, with a meditative path through dense woods. Self-guided visits on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are the most relaxed.

Park · Yongsan-gu · Nodeul Stn. (Line 9)

A music and arts complex in the middle of the Han River. Free sunset-watching on the lawn, indoor lounge, bookshelves and exhibitions, with free concerts on summer weekends.

Park · Gwangjin-gu · Children's Grand Park Stn. (Line 7)

A large city park with a free zoo, botanical garden, fountains and walking paths. You can spend a whole day here without the paid rides.

Park · Gangbuk-gu · 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.

Stream & walk · Nowon-gu · Nowon Stn. (Lines 4, 7)

A flat 14km streamside path from Gunja to Sanggye. Spring cherry blossoms and canola, with the Nowon Dumulmaru rest area a highlight.

Park · Gwanak-gu · Nakseongdae Stn. (Line 2)

A park on the birthplace of General Gang Gam-chan. Pair the blue-tiled Anguksa shrine with the free exhibition hall.

Park · Yangcheon-gu · Omokgyo Stn. (Line 5)

A free park in Mok-dong laid out as a French garden. Seasonal flowers and the outdoor stage plaza are the walking highlights.

Stream & walk · Guro-gu · Sindorim Stn. (Lines 1, 2)

A streamside path along the Dorimcheon, which rises on Gwanaksan and runs through Guro. The spring cherry blossom tunnel is a free attraction.

Park · Songpa-gu · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)

A city lake famous for spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage. The 2.5 km loop walk and night views of Lotte Tower are free.

Park · Seocho-gu · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)

Dense woodland rarely found in the city centre. The autumn tunnels of ginkgo and maple are a well-known free photo spot.

Park · Gangdong-gu · Gildong Stn. (Line 5)

A nature-study park divided into wetland, reservoir and forest zones. Book ahead and meet wild nature in the city for free.

Mountain & trail · Gangbuk-gu · 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.

Mountain & trail · Jongno-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. / Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

A barrier-free boardwalk loop past the dramatic rock faces painted in Inwang Jesaekdo. Links to the Hanyang City Wall trail for panoramic city views.

Mountain & trail · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) + bus

A historic walk along the fortress wall that once ringed Seoul. Easier to reach since the opening of Cheong Wa Dae, with city views from Baegakmaru.

Park · Seocho-gu · Express Bus Terminal Stn. (Lines 3, 7, 9) + walk

Three artificial islands floating on the Han River. A night-view favourite, with island lighting set off by the Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain.

Park · Mapo-gu · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6) + bus

Free. A huge 12,000 sq m floor fountain (mirror fountain) for cooling off. Pairs with camping and outings along the Han River.

Park · Dongjak-gu · Nodeul Stn. (Line 9)

The park holds the graves of seven loyal subjects of King Danjong — Ha Wi-ji, Seong Sam-mun, Yu Seong-won, Yi Gae, Yu Eung-bu, Park Paeng-nyeon and Kim Mun-gi — who held rank and life as lightly as straw, plotted to restore Danjong, were exposed by an informer and executed by dismemberment.

Park · Gangdong-gu · VHS Medical Center Stn. (Line 9)

Part of Iljasan Neighborhood Park, the Herb and Astronomy Park lies opposite Gildong Ecological Park. The site holds a reservoir that keeps the tap water supply steady, and in the well-being era it offers residents a pleasant space

Viewpoint · Gangseo-gu · Gaehwasan Stn. (Line 5)

A designated Seoul viewpoint at the 131m summit, looking out over Banghwa Bridge, the Han River, Haengju Fortress, World Cup Park and Bukhansan.

Park · Guro-gu · Cheonwang Stn. (Line 7)

An atmospheric walking path along a disused line where trains once ran. 4.5km of track, best combined with Pureun Arboretum.

Historic site · Songpa-gu · Cheonho Stn. (Lines 5, 8)

A historic site believed to be a Baekje royal capital from 2,000 years ago. Walk the earthen rampart trail and imagine Baekje history, free of charge.

Historic site · Songpa-gu · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)

A historic site marking the painful history of the Manchu invasion of 1636. Combine it with a walk around Seokchon Lake and a look at Lotte Tower.

Park · Dobong-gu · Suyu Stn. (Line 4)

A music fountain on the Ui Stream beside Ui Bridge in Ssangmun-dong. Jets move in time with the music, and laser lighting is added in the evening. Operating season and hours change each year, so check before visiting.

Park · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

A rest spot for Seoul's citizens created on the site of the old Yukjo Street at Gwanghwamun. It takes in Yukjo Madang to the northeast, a modern re-creation of Yukjo Street, a citizens' rest area to the southwest, and the open space at the center

Park · Eunpyeong-gu · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Sept 6, 1993: Seoul mayoral directive (No. 1400) for a plan to create an artificial waterfall along Tongil-ro. May 10, 1995: park development plan approved and land registration confirmed by Seoul Metropolitan Government Notice No. 1995-133; Gupabal Waterfall redevelopment project under way

Park · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Sinkil Stn. (Lines 1, 5)

Created under the city's five-year plan to expand parks and green space after the former Yeongdeungpo Municipal Hospital (6 buildings) was relocated, and opened on November 25, 1997. For the commercial and industrial workers and residents of Yeongdeungpo, a subcenter of Seoul

Park · Seongdong-gu · Singeumho Stn. (Line 5)

Eungbong was once a single ridge, but urban development split it into five parts managed separately: Eungbongsan, Daehyeonsan, the Daehyeon reservoir, Geumhosan and Maebongsan. Daehyeonsan Reservoir Park, run by Seoul's Eastern Park and Leisure Center, sits on top of the reservoir

Park · Gangseo-gu · Jeungmi Stn. (Line 9)

Built on the former Seongjin Glass factory site as part of the 'parks on relocated factory sites' project, at a cost of 600 million won, and opened on June 18, 1998. Close to the Gayang housing development district, it covers 1,980㎡ in all, with 119 of green space

Park · Seongdong-gu · Seongsu Stn. (Line 2)

Seongsu Park was laid out on the former Samick Musical Instruments factory site as part of the 'parks on relocated factory sites' project pursued since 1996. Completed in May 1998, its main features are landscaping: one pergola, two stone walls (2

Park · Gangdong-gu · Myeongil Stn. (Line 5)

Myeongil-dong, in the center of Gangdong-gu, takes its name from Myeongilgwan, a lodging for officials traveling on public duty set up in the 11th year of King Seongjong of Goryeo (994). With park land eaten away by unchecked urban expansion and development, city residents

Park · Dongdaemun-gu · Sindap Stn. (Line 2)

Long ago the villages of Wonmal (Woncheon), Neommal (Wolchon) and Gandeme (Jungsan) were scattered across the Dapsimni area, and the park is named Gandeme after Jungsan in the middle. Dongdaemun-gu, with its fertile farmland east of the Joseon-era Hanseong city walls, and

Park · Jung-gu · Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Stn. (Lines 2, 4, 5)

This site was home to the Hullyeonwon, the military institute that trained soldiers in martial arts and battle formations. Founded in the first year of King Taejo of Joseon (1392), it was first called Hullyeongwan; under King Taejong it moved here, and south of its hall

Park · Gangdong-gu · Amsa Stn. (Line 8)

In Cheonho-dong, Gangdong-gu, this park has an outdoor stage, a pond, a basketball court and other fitness facilities, and is popular for local leisure and as a resting spot for older residents.

Park · Yongsan-gu · Seobinggo Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Wide lawns and ponds give this park a Western feel. Japanese troops used the ground as a supply base during the Imjin War (1592-1598), Qing soldiers occupied it during the Imo Incident (1882), and during the Gapsin Coup

Park · Seodaemun-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

Opened on August 15, 1992, Independence Park was created so that later generations would remember the spirit of the patriots imprisoned for resisting in the cause of national independence. Until then, housing and shops stood at the park entrance

Mountain & trail · Gwanak-gu

Mount Gwanak spans Sillim-dong in Gwanak-gu, Siheung-dong and Doksan-dong in Geumcheon-gu, and Anyang and Gwacheon in Gyeonggi-do. When Gwanak-gu was split from Yeongdeungpo-gu in 1973, the name of the famous 629m peak became the name of the district

Park · Geumcheon-gu

As of 2026, Seoul National Cemetery holds the remains of 200,935 people, including heads of state and independence patriots.

Park · Seongbuk-gu · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)

Designated on March 12, 1940, Gaeunsan Park is a hillside park with the character of a village hill. It is ringed by Donam-dong, Anam-dong and Jongam-dong, sits next to Sungshin Women's University and Korea University, and covers 297,926 square metres

Park · Guro-gu · Oryu-dong Stn. (Line 1)

The land around Gaeung Village, near Gaebong-dong and Oryu-dong, dips inward, and bullets were said to swerve past it in every war - hence the village name and the name of the mountain. In the Oryu-dong and Gaebong areas of Seoul

Park · Dongjak-gu · Dongjak Stn. (Lines 4, 9)

In Dongjak-dong, Dongjak-gu, this national cemetery is the resting place of patriotic martyrs and fallen heroes who gave their lives for the country. As of 2026 it holds 200,935 people, including heads of state and independence patriots

Park · Yangcheon-gu · Sinjeongnegeori Stn. (Line 2)

A place to rest. The park takes its name from Gyenam-myeon of old Bupyeong-gun, the former name of the area around Sinjeong-dong in Yangcheon-gu and Gocheok-dong in Guro-gu; Gyenam is said to mean south of Mount Gyeyang. Jeongnang Pass inside the park, from the Yangcheon-gu Office

Park · Guro-gu · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)

Guro-gu's only comprehensive park, laid out in December 1988, with a library, sports centre, senior centre, football pitch, tennis and badminton courts, a plaza and an outdoor stage; it draws an average of 50,000 visitors a year. Of the total park area, about

Park · Gangseo-gu · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)

Heogabawi Rock, Seoul Monument No. 11, stands just outside the park, while inside are the legendary Gwangjubawi Rock, a statue of Heo Jun seated and gently treating a patient, a lake, a pavilion and children's play equipment; nearby residents

Park · Seodaemun-gu · Gajwa Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

A hillside neighbourhood park around San 118, Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu. Ten blocks of the ageing Yeonhui model apartments were demolished to create the park and an indoor gymnasium. The ridge running from Inwangsan to Ansan

Park · Gangseo-gu · Yangcheon Hyanggyo Stn. (Line 9)

Gungsan has gone by many names - Pasan, Seongsan, Gwansan and Jinsan. It holds the old Baekje-era Yangcheon fortress site, Soangnu Pavilion where the Joseon painter Gyeomjae Jeong Seon painted while serving as magistrate of Yangcheon, and Yangcheon Hyanggyo Confucian school. During the Imjin

Park · Dongjak-gu · Namseong Stn. (Line 7)

Named after Kkachi Pass, so called because the slopes were thick with trees and magpies. In June 2005 two arched ecological bridges reconnected the park, which had been severed by a road, linking the walking trails all the way to Gwanaksan

Park · Gangseo-gu · Banghwa Stn. (Line 5)

Park overview: Kkwonggogae Park has outstanding natural surroundings, but its terrain and slopes limit what facilities can be built. Neighbouring Banghwa Park is already facility-oriented with a wide range of amenities, so Kkwonggogae Park

Park · Dongjak-gu · Seoul Regional Military Manpower Administration Stn. (Sillim Line)

Set among the apartment blocks of Daebang-dong, Noryangjin Park was designated in 1940 and offers a multipurpose sports field, tennis and badminton courts and a jogging track, along with an artificial waterfall, the Air Force memorial tower, footpaths, toilets and parking

Park · Dongdaemun-gu · Samseong Stn. (Line 2)

Named after the neighbourhood, the park has been a valued local retreat since it was laid out in 1998. Several legends explain the name Dapsimni; one tells how, in the early Joseon dynasty, the monk Muhak was searching for a site for the capital

Mountain & trail · Gangnam-gu · Irwon Stn. (Line 3)

A gentle 293m hill also known as Guksubong. Its shape was likened to an old woman, so it was called Halmisan until King Taejong's Heolleung tomb was built here and a royal order renamed it Daemosan. According to long-standing local lore

Park · Jongno-gu · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5)

Historic Site No. 354 and Seoul's first modern park. Built as Wongaksa Temple in the 13th year of King Sejo of Joseon, the site was turned into a park in 1897, the 34th year of King Gojong, by Brown, the British adviser to the finance ministry, and opened as a park in 1920

Park · Yangcheon-gu · Yangcheon-gu Office Stn. (Line 2)

The eastern ridge of Yongwangsan runs down to Anyangcheon Stream; follow the stream south to the boundary with Guro-gu and you reach the ridge of Kalsan. Mountains in Yangcheon-gu are generally rounded in form, but Kalsan

Park · Songpa-gu · Macheon Stn. (Line 5)

Legend says that during the Manchu invasion of 1636 General Im Gyeong-eop put on his armour at Gaerong-ri and his helmet at Tugubong, then rode a dragon horse from Masan (Cheonmasan) into battle. Cheonmasan stands at San 1-1, Macheon-dong, Songpa-gu, between Macheon-dong and Ha

Park · Gangnam-gu · Maebong Stn. (Line 3)

A hillside park bounded by Nonhyeon-ro, Dogok-dong-gil, Eonju-ro and Nambusunhwan-ro, with trails on every side making it easy to reach. Along the paths are badminton courts, a cultural exhibition space, a multipurpose sports field, rest areas and fitness equipment

Park · Gangnam-gu · Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)

Dosan Park opened on November 10, 1973, when the grave of Dosan Ahn Chang-ho was moved here from the Mangwoo-ri cemetery and he was reburied alongside his wife, Lee Hye-ryeon. Memorials to Dosan in the park include a statue and a monument inscribed with his words

Park · Seongbuk-gu · Sangwolgok Stn. (Line 6)

Cheongnyang Neighborhood Park spreads across Seongbuk-gu and Dongdaemun-gu, and because it contains the Hongneung and Uireung royal tombs most of its area is designated a cultural heritage protection zone. Largely off-limits and so untouched, its natural scenery is beautiful, and from the summit

Park · Dobong-gu · Changdong Stn. (Lines 1, 4)

Centred on a 114.1 m peak, Choansan stretches over Chang-dong in Dobong-gu to the northwest (673,166㎡) and Wolgye-dong in Nowon-gu to the southeast (950,643㎡), and was designated a park on 6 August 1971 by Ministry of Construction Notice No. 465

Park · Gangdong-gu · Sangil-dong Stn. (Line 5)

With Godeoksan and the Han River to the north and hills large and small to the southeast, Dongmyeong Neighborhood Park offers cleaner air than most parts of Seoul, a place to play and keep body and mind in shape. Main facilities include a football pitch, a jokgu

Park · Jongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

Marronnier Park occupies the former site of Seoul National University's colleges of liberal arts and law beside Daehangno and covers 5,802㎡. With the arts centre and artworks displayed along the Daehangno street, it has the distinctive atmosphere of a street of dreams, romance and the arts

Park · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Saetgang Stn. (Line 9, Sillim Line)

Also known as Ankara Park, it was laid out as a theme park featuring Turkish scenes to commemorate the sister-city agreement signed between Seoul and Ankara, Turkey on 23 August 1971, and opened on 1 May 1977. Before that

Park · Songpa-gu · Gaerong Stn. (Line 5)

An undeveloped park on the site of a former military base, parts of which were laid out in 2003 as the Gaemi, Tugubong and fitness-hill zones. It has walking trails that serve as a forest-bathing area, exercise equipment for residents' health, and badminton

Park · Gangdong-gu · Sangil-dong Stn. (Line 5)

North of Iljasan, Myeongil Park is a large-scale park of a kind rarely found in Seoul. Thick woods on a low hill make it a fine walking course much loved by local residents. Around San 26, Sangil-dong there is a wildflower

Park · Gangseo-gu · Banghwa Stn. (Line 5)

The park takes its name from Banghwa-dong, meaning the neighbourhood beside Gaehwasan where the scent of flowers spreads through all four seasons. Designated a park in December 1990, it was built along with the Banghwa housing development district. Within the park

Park · Songpa-gu · Sports Complex Stn. (Lines 2, 9)

Asia Park was created for the 1986 Asian Games together with the athletes' and press village apartment complexes, and sits close to the Seoul Sports Complex and other competition venues. Filled with pines, jujube trees and all kinds of flowers

Park · Dongdaemun-gu · Hoegi Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

The only hill park and the symbolic park of Dongdaemun-gu, a district short of green space. Once occupied by a military unit, with large rock faces exposed on cut slopes 15–20 m high, the site was turned into a park in 1992. Inside the park, for more than 50 years

Mountain & trail · Seodaemun-gu · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)

Rising 295.9 m above sea level, Ansan slants west from Inwangsan, forming the Muakjae pass before rising again. Muakjae, another name for Gilmajae, was also called Moakjae, and when the Joseon dynasty was founded and the capital moved to Hanyang

Park · Gangseo-gu · Jeungmi Stn. (Line 9)

A retreat for residents of Yeomchang-dong in Gangseo-gu, this park has outstanding views over the Han River. Old texts concerning Yeomchangsan record the hill as Jeungsan. The original name used not the character for 'early' (曾) but the one meaning 'to scoop up'

Park · Seodaemun-gu · Saejeol Stn. (Line 6)

The ridge running from the summit of Baengnyeonsan (215.5 m) divides Seodaemun-gu from Eunpyeong-gu. The mountain is named after Baengnyeonsa temple on its southeast side, and since old times, with Cheongnyeonsa to the east and Sammaksa to the south

Park · Songpa-gu · Ogeum Stn. (Lines 3, 5)

Ogeum Park lies next to Ogeum Station on Subway Line 5, diagonally opposite Songpa Police Station in Garak-dong and across from Songpa Post Office in Ogeum-dong. Laid out in an eco-friendly way on a 200 m hill, it holds all kinds of trees and

Park · Gangbuk-gu · 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

Park · Eunpyeong-gu · Eungam Stn. (Line 6)

Spanning Eunpyeong-gu in Seoul and Goyang in Gyeonggi-do, the park connects to Maebongsan and World Cup Park to the south and Baengnyeonsan and Bukhansan to the east, set within easy reach of residential neighbourhoods. Its highest peak is 210 m and the slopes are gentle

Park · Guro-gu · Oryu-dong Stn. (Line 1)

Lying across Yangcheon-gu and Guro-gu in southwest Seoul and bordering Bucheon in Gyeonggi-do, it is very easy to reach, with the Gyeongin national road to the south, Nambusunhwan-ro to the east and the Gyeongin Expressway to the north. It was designated a park in 1971

Park · Gangnam-gu · Samseongjungang Stn. (Line 9)

Home to Bongeunsa Temple, the park offers plenty of Buddhist experience programmes, and as a historic-site park it holds designated cultural properties including the commentary woodblocks of the Avatamsaka Sutra, the 'Panjeon' plaque written by Chusa Kim Jeong-hui in his later years, and the Seonbuldang hall.

Park · Jongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

Waryong Neighborhood Park adjoins Samcheong Neighborhood Park, Changgyeong Neighborhood Park and Bugaksan Urban Nature Park. The area was called Waryong-dong because its shape resembles a dragon lying stretched out, and with the introduction of the ward system in 1914 the former Idong of Jeongseonbang in the central district

Park · Jungnang-gu · Bonghwasan Stn. (Line 6)

Bonghwasan borders Muk-dong, Sinnae-dong and Sangbong-dong in Jungnang-gu and stands 160.1 m to the summit, an isolated hill rising from flat land. Apart from the main Achasan ridge to the east, the view extends north to Bulamsan, Dobongsan and the Yangju area

Mountain & trail · Jongno-gu

Closed to the public after the 21 January 1968 incident, the mountain partially reopened around Sukjeongmun Gate on 1 April 2006 and was fully opened to the public on 5 April 2007. Visitors may enter every day except Monday, in the summer season from April

Mountain & trail · Gangbuk-gu · 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 · Mapo-gu · Hapjeong Stn. (Lines 2, 6)

Some 20 benches and other amenities line the paths between the graves, making this an ideal spot for a walk and quiet reflection, while the headstones introduce foreign figures who contributed to Korea's development and their stories. There are also trees more than a hundred years

Park · Eunpyeong-gu · Dokbawi Stn. (Line 6)

With handsome Bukhansan to the north and, to the west, the green belt of Bongsan and World Cup Park leading on to the Han River, Seoul's pride, this neighbourhood park sits in the middle of the city's living area, ringed by arterial roads such as Tongil-ro and Bulgwang-ro and by dense housing

Mountain & trail · Nowon-gu

Bulamsan marks the boundary between Seoul and Namyangju in Gyeonggi-do and neighbours Suraksan across Deongneung pass. Being a sandstone mountain it is not thickly wooded, but its ridges are strung with odd-shaped rocks, and in spring the azaleas turn it into a flower garden

Park · Jungnang-gu · Yongmasan Stn. (Line 7)

A park spreading widely across Guri in Gyeonggi-do, Mangu-dong in Jungnang-gu and Junggok-dong and Gwangjang-dong in Gwangjin-gu. The mountain here is Achasan; originally written Adansan, it was called Achasan to avoid a king's name. Later the "Se...

Park · Yangcheon-gu · Sinmokdong Stn. (Line 9)

Old maps record the hill as Eomjisan; "eomji" is a pure Korean word likened to "the first", and the hill stands at the entrance to the Cheonhoji plain, with the village behind it still called Eomjimi...

Park · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

Site of the Sajikdan altar, built by King Taejo of Joseon together with the palace and Jongmyo when he made Hanyang the capital; the grounds around the altar became a park in 1921. Sajikdan was raised in 1394, the third year of Taejo, following Goryeo rites to make offerings to the god of earth...

Park · Gangseo-gu · Balsan Stn. (Line 5)

In the centre of Gangseo-gu, a park where woodland, art spaces and sports facilities come together within the city. The mountain's name comes from the rain rituals the Yangcheon magistrate once held here during droughts. The rite was performed three times...

Park · Dongjak-gu · Namseong Stn. (Line 7)

Korea's first woman reporter, Choi Heun-hui, wrote of the women of the March 1 Movement: "the rosy-cheeked girls who faced Japanese bayonets head-on are now grandmothers, deaf, dim of sight and bent of back, yet they gather their remaining spirit once more..."

Park · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Samcheong Park was designated a park on 12 March 1940, the first of the 140 city-planning parks announced at the time. Samcheong-dong owes its name to the Taoist hall Samcheongjeon, also known as Sogyeokjeon, which stood deep in the valley...

Mountain & trail · Jongno-gu · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)

Inwangsan stands 338.2m high and is known for its unusually exposed granite. With the main mountain of Gyeongbokgung at the centre, Inwangsan is the White Tiger of the right among Seoul's four inner mountains, while Namsan, the facing mountain, has very gentle ridges, and the Blue Dragon of the left...

Park · Dongjak-gu · Danggok Stn. (Sillim Line)

Guksabong, the main peak of Sangdo Park, is named literally for Grand Prince Yangnyeong, who climbed it to think of the country and worry about the king. As crown prince he deliberately disgraced himself and was deposed, so the throne...

Park · Gangdong-gu · Gubeundari Stn. (Line 5)

Iljasan Neighborhood Park occupies relatively low hills that are higher in the east and lower in the west, on the boundary between Dunchon-dong in Gangdong-gu and Choi-dong in Hanam. The ridge line is almost flat, like the character for "one" (一), which gave the mountain the name Iljasan.

Park · Dobong-gu · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)

Ssangmun Park lies where the ridges of Bukhansan and Dobongsan meet, its main ridge running east to west across hilly ground. Slopes are generally steep, with gentler land on the southern side next to Ssangmun-ro...

Mountain & trail · Nowon-gu

One account says Suraksan is named for the water that tumbles down the rock walls in the valleys around Naewonam; a legend holds that the name came from the clear valley water falling as the Geumnyu, Eunnyu and Ongnyu waterfalls...

Park · Songpa-gu · Seokchon Gobun Stn. (Line 9)

The Jamsil flats north of today's Seokchon Lake were once the Han River, with a ferry landing south of Seoho. Over time silt built up into an artificial island, splitting the river into the Songpa and Sincheon channels, which ran from below Gwangjin Bridge past present-day Seokchon Lake to Jamsil Baseball Stadium.

Park · Jung-gu · Chungjeongno Stn. (Lines 2, 5)

Sohn Kee-chung Sports Park was created on the former site of Yangjeong Middle and High School, his alma mater, after the school moved, in honour of his marathon gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. It opened in September 1987, and in 202...

Park · Seongbuk-gu · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)

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...

Park · Gangseo-gu · Hwagok Stn. (Line 5)

The hill is called Bongjesan because seen from above it resembles a crane brooding over its eggs, and its main peak is known as Maebong. It has also been called Neungdongsan, Maebongsan, Sudangsan and Hwagoksan; the name Neungdongsan...

Park · Yangcheon-gu · Kkachisan Stn. (Lines 2, 5)

Opened in October 2009, Seoseoul Lake Park in Sinwol-dong, Yangcheon-gu, is an eco-friendly park themed on "water" and "regeneration", created from the former Sinwol water treatment plant. First opened in 1959 as the Gimpo water treatment plant...

Park · Gangbuk-gu · 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...

Park · Geumcheon-gu

Geumcheon Sports Park is well equipped for exercise and a great help to the health of local residents, with a multipurpose sports ground, basketball and badminton courts, a barefoot acupressure trail, an ocher path and outdoor fitness equipment. In 2024...

Park · Geumcheon-gu · Seoksu Stn. (Line 1)

In southwestern Seoul, at a transport hub that serves as a gateway into the city from Gyeonggi-do, an artificial waterfall was built into the slope using the natural terrain of Bakmi Pass, with a cultural hall and park facilities above and a pond-like water...

Park · Geumcheon-gu · Guro Digital Complex Stn. (Line 2)

An ecological pond (wetland) hosting nature programmes such as the "Let's Play in the Forest" eco-experience class, a mineral spring, two badminton courts, gym-style exercise facilities, and a multipurpose space running community sports programmes such as aerobics.

Park · Dobong-gu · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)

Covering 15,520㎡, Balbadak Park in Dobong-gu is an ecological park laid out along the dry Banghakcheon stream around 270-1 Banghak 3-dong. Some 130 unauthorised shacks, built from the mid-1960s, were cleared and over about four years...

Park · Dobong-gu · Nokcheon Stn. (Line 1)

Set between Changdong Jugong apartment complexes 18 and 19, this neighbourhood park was created through land donation when the Chang-dong area was developed into apartment estates in 1980.

Park · Dongdaemun-gu · Yongdu Stn. (Line 2)

Under a plan to build and operate a waste treatment facility beneath a neighbourhood park site in Dongdaemun-gu, the upper level was turned into a park in keeping with its surroundings, giving residents an eco-friendly space for rest, culture, exercise and other outdoor...

Park · Mapo-gu · Susaek Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Sangam Neighborhood Park sits at the heart of the Sangam housing development district, planned for 15,000 households and 43,000 residents, so it is easy to reach and heavily used. Completed on 27 September 2000, it has walking paths, an ecological pond...

Park · Mapo-gu · Gwangheungchang Stn. (Line 6)

Wausan, one of the Eight Views of Mapo (Usan mokjeok: the faint sound of herders' flutes drifting over Wausan), is shaped like a reclining cow. By geomantic lore, a great cow once shed its packsaddle at Muak and its bridle at Bukahyeon-dong 1

Park · Seongdong-gu · Geumho Stn. (Line 3)

Built into a change in ground level, with a gymnasium on the lower level whose rooftop connects to the park area above, making three-dimensional use of a limited site. The multipurpose gymnasium below has a total floor area of 6

Park · Seongdong-gu · Oksu Stn. (Line 3, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Dalmaji Park occupies the hill behind Mitasa Temple and the Hyundai Apartments in Oksu-dong, named for the residents who long climbed here on the first full moon of the year to greet the moon. A rocky peak rising by the Han River, it offers close-up views of the water.

Park · Songpa-gu · Munjeong Stn. (Line 8)

After the Bugok–Donong railway plan was cancelled in 1993, the unused rail land sat undeveloped until it was gradually turned into a park between 2004 and 2009, creating a key green axis and a healthy place to rest in central Songpa-gu.

Park · Seocho-gu · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)

Laid out in Zone 3 of Maeheon Citizens' Forest, the Culture and Arts Park broke ground in March 1993 and was completed in October 1994. Used by some 140,000 people a year, it is a valued patch of green in the city. The lawn plaza at its center (35

Park · Jongno-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)

A green space along Sejong-daero, the nation's central axis (Gyeongbokgung Palace–Gwanghwamun–Sejong Center–Cheonggyecheon–Seoul Plaza). Once run-down and closed off with limited public access, it was reborn as an open park linked to Gwanghwamun Square, creating a new

Park · Gwanak-gu · Gwanaksan Stn. (Sillim Line)

At the foot of Gwanaksan in Daehak-dong, Gwanak-gu, the area known for the Sillim-dong exam-cram district, private land left to unauthorized farming and rubbish was bought out and opened to the public in 2009 under the neighborhood hillside park project. Since olden times

Park · Dobong-gu · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)

Originally slated for a golf driving range, the woodland was being cleared and built on when more than a decade of persistent effort by local residents changed the plan and turned it into an ecological park. Unlike other parks, facilities here were kept to a minimum

Park · Guro-gu · Onsu Stn. (Lines 1, 7)

At the far southwestern tip of Guro-gu, Pureun Arboretum is Seoul's first city-run arboretum, an "Eco-Island" built around education programs and eco-friendly management. On a 103,000 sq m site in the Hang-dong area of Guro-gu

Mountain & trail · Eunpyeong-gu · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Seooreung Urban Nature Park takes in Aengbongsan, named for the many orioles that live there. The mountain runs long from north to south, from Tongil-ro in Gupabal to Seooreung-ro, covering Jingwan-dong and Galhyeon 1 and 2-dong. Its area is 1,082,847 sq m and

Mountain & trail · Seocho-gu

No records of Cheonggyesan survive; the name is simply assumed to come from the clear water running off the mountain. The Gwacheon-eupji gazetteer of 1899 calls it Cheongnyongsan, Blue Dragon Mountain, paired with Gwanaksan being called White Tiger Mountain

Park · Gangseo-gu · Banghwa Stn. (Line 5)

Gaehwasan was originally called Juryongsan. In the Silla period a hermit named Juryong lived on the mountain and each year on the ninth day of the ninth month climbed to a high spot with two or three boys to drink wine, a custom called guiryongsaneum, hence the name Juryongsan

Park · Gwangjin-gu · Gwangnaru Stn. (Line 5)

Created under the Seoul Metropolitan Government's five-year plan to expand parks and green space, Achasan Park gives residents and students a chance to get close to nature, with an ecosystem study area and hands-on spaces. It also supports the biodiversity of the urban ecosystem

Mountain & trail · Seocho-gu · Cheonggyesan Ipgu Stn. (Sinbundang Line)

The mountain is named for Inreung, the tomb of King Sunjo lying to the north, of which it is recorded as the ancestral mountain. Stretching east to west across Seocho-gu in Seoul and Seongnam in Gyeonggi-do, it rises 327 m and remains much as nature made it

Mountain & trail · Seocho-gu

Guryongsan shares a single ridge with Daemosan and straddles the boundary of Seocho-gu and Gangnam-gu; since 1971 the two have been designated and managed as Daemosan Urban Nature Park. At 306 m, it is neither high nor rugged, so

Mountain & trail · Seocho-gu

The mountain forms the boundary of Seocho-dong, Bangbae-dong, Umyeon-dong and Yangjae-dong in Seocho-gu, and is named for its shape, said to resemble a dozing cow. Part of it is also called Gwanamsan after the Gatbawi rock found there

Park · Eunpyeong-gu · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Galhyeon Neighborhood Park is split by Yeonseo-ro into Zone 1, running from Eunpyeong Police Station to Bakseok Pass on Tongil-ro, and Zone 2, running from opposite the police station past the hill behind Bulgwang Middle School to the Bukhansan National Park ticket office. Zone 1 is

Park · Eunpyeong-gu · Saejeol Stn. (Line 6)

Part of the outer green belt at Seoul's northwestern edge, with Bongsan Park, Maebongsan and World Cup Park to the south and Jingwan and Galhyeon parks and Bukhansan to the east. Its main ridge runs long from north to south, and the highest peak is 27

Park · Gangnam-gu · Suseo Stn. (Line 3, Suin-Bundang Line)

Designated around the burial ground of Grand Prince Gwangpyeong, Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No. 48, the park sits on the northeast side of Daemosan. The grounds hold some 70 clan tombs, including those of Grand Prince Gwangpyeong and of Bangbeon, Grand Prince Muan and son of King Taejo

Park · Gangnam-gu · Cheongdam Stn. (Line 7)

Cheongdam Park is a hillside park in Cheongdam-dong, an area packed with high-rise apartments, detached houses and shops, making it an important piece of nature in the city. Step inside and the sound of the brook and of mountain birds makes it feel like deep forest

Park · Jongno-gu · Dongmyo Stn. (Lines 1, 6)

A park on Dongmangsan in Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu, also known as Dongmangsan Park. Covering 45,615 sq m, it is a nature-friendly space where residents rest, stroll and take light exercise. Inside are a pavilion and exercise

Park · Jungnang-gu · Myeonmok Stn. (Line 7)

Mangusan, 281.7 m high, spans Mangu-dong, Myeonmok-dong and the city of Guri in Gyeonggi-do, and the area holds cemeteries. On 27 May 1933 Gyeongseong-bu took over part of Gyeonggi-do's forest land and began using it as a burial ground

Mountain & trail · Jungnang-gu · Sagajeong Stn. (Line 7)

Opened on 13 April 2005, Sagajeong Park covers about 33,200 pyeong at the entrance to the Myeonmok mineral spring area around San 50, Myeonmok-dong. It is named after Seo Geo-jeong, an early Joseon man of letters who lived near Yongmasan

Park · Gangnam-gu · Bokjeong Stn. (Line 8, Suin-Bundang Line)

In the southeastern part of the Segok District 2 area, the northern section next to the apartment blocks has a wide lawn plaza, a landmark park management building and a reading rest area for relaxed breaks, while the southern section

Park · Jung-gu · Seoul Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

A park between Seoul Station and Seoul City Hall, remodelled in 2023. Ageing exercise, play and rest facilities were replaced to shed its former gloomy feel, and a variety of trees and flowering plants were planted so visitors can feel the seasons

Museum · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

A memorial to the poet Yun Dong-ju on the slopes of Inwangsan, converted from the former Cheongun water pressure station. The adjoining Poet's Hill offers views over Seoul.

Culture space · Nowon-gu · Gongneung Stn. (Line 7)

A multipurpose cultural space supporting young artists in Nowon-gu. Set midway along the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail, it slots easily into a walk and hosts free exhibitions and programs by young artists.

Park · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Yeouinaru Stn. (Line 5)

The flagship riverside park on the Han. Plenty of convenience stores, drinking fountains and toilets make refills easy, and the Mulbit Plaza side has good shade and benches.

Park · Yongsan-gu · Ichon Stn. (Line 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

A quiet stretch of Han River park connected directly to Ichon Station. Wide lawns and tree shade, with drinking fountains and toilets. Good to combine with the National Museum of Korea.

Park · Jung-gu · Myeongdong Stn. (Line 4)

A forested park at the heart of the city. The loop trail is well shaded, with drinking fountains and toilets along the way, and the summit offers sweeping views of Seoul.

Stream & walk · Jongno-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)

A restored stream walk cutting through downtown. The sound of running water cools things in summer, but shade is scarce, so bring a hat and water.

Park · Mapo-gu · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6)

A silver-grass hill reclaimed from a landfill, spectacular for autumn reeds, sunsets and night views. Almost no shade at the top, so a hat and water are essential in summer; Maengkkongi electric shuttles run up.

Park · Mapo-gu · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6)

A hillside park made for Han River sunsets. Lawns, tree shade and a campground make it great for picnics, with drinking fountains and toilets. The Maengkkongi electric shuttle makes the summit easy to reach.

Mountain & trail · Seodaemun-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

Korea's first barrier-free loop forest trail. The boardwalk suits strollers and wheelchairs, with deep shade from pines and metasequoias and a tunnel of cherry blossoms in spring.

Stream & walk · Seodaemun-gu · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)

A streamside path following an artificial waterfall and water channels. The waterfall is refreshing in summer, and shaded decking and benches run along the way.

Park · Yongsan-gu · Hyochang Park Stn. (Line 6, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

A historic park holding the graves of independence activists. Large shade trees and quiet walking paths, with good drinking fountains and toilets.

Park · Nowon-gu · Hwarangdae Stn. (Line 6, Gyeongchun Line)

A free railway-themed park with the old whistle-stop station, a narrow-gauge train and a tram on display. The evening light garden is the highlight.

Park · Dobong-gu · Dobongsan Stn. (Lines 1, 7)

A free ecological park with more than 130 iris species and a wetland garden. A good stop before hiking Dobongsan or Suraksan.

Park · Jungnang-gu · Yangwon Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

An ecological park where forest walks and picnics in the city are free. Popular for spreading a mat on the lawn.

Park · Dongdaemun-gu · Cheongnyangni Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Korea's first arboretum. A lush, free forest trail with 100 years of history, best walked in spring and autumn.

Mountain & trail · Gwangjin-gu · Achasan Stn. (Line 5)

A gentle low mountain ideal for beginner hikers, with superb views of the Han River and Seoul. The native plant garden and butterfly garden are free.

Park · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Yeouido Stn. (Lines 5, 9)

A broad free park amid the office towers. Follow the walking paths and an underpass takes you through to Yeouido Han River Park.

Park · Dongjak-gu · Boramae Park Stn. (Sillim Line) / Sindaebang Stn. (Line 2)

A large free park on the former Air Force Academy grounds. The Air Park with its retired aircraft and the barefoot walking path are the highlights.

Stream & walk · Guro-gu · Guil Stn. (Line 1)

A free rose garden along the Anyangcheon linking Guro and Geumcheon. Guro's roses by day, Geumcheon's illuminated path by night.

Park · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Yeongdeungpo Stn. (Line 1)

A free rooftop garden atop a shopping mall. With the indoor Kyobo Book Centre and heated, air-conditioned lounges, it works in any weather.

Park · Gangseo-gu · Magongnaru Stn. (Line 9, Airport Railroad)

A large botanical park in Magok. The wide lawns, lake and wetland walks are free, and there's plenty to see even if you skip the paid greenhouse.

Park · Songpa-gu · Mongchontoseong Stn. (Line 8)

A huge free park taking in Mongchontoseong Fortress and the Nine Scenic Views. The Lone Tree photo spot and wide lawns make it a picnic favourite.

Park · Songpa-gu · Olympic Park Stn. (Lines 5, 9)

A protected man-made wetland in the middle of the city. Watch mallards, kingfishers and other wild birds for free from the 400m observation deck.

Park · Seocho-gu · 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.

Park · Gangdong-gu · Cheonho Stn. (Lines 5, 8)

The Han River park at Seoul's eastern edge. Broad meadows, an ecological park and cycle paths make for a quiet riverside outing.

Park · Seocho-gu · Express Bus Terminal Stn. (Lines 3, 7, 9)

The world's longest bridge fountain, listed in Guinness. Free summer-night fountain shows and breezy riverside picnics are the big draw.

Stream & walk · Songpa-gu · Olympic Park Stn. (Lines 5, 9)

A 6km urban waterway linked to Olympic Park. Barrier-free paths, summer water play, and a key stretch of the Songpa Dulle-gil.

Mountain & trail · Gwangjin-gu · Achasan Stn. (Line 5)

A gentle 287m hill good for beginners and families. Goguryeo fortress remains, Han River views, and one of Seoul's top sunrise spots.

Mountain & trail · Seongdong-gu · Eungbong Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

At 95m, the summit is a 20-minute walk. The octagonal pavilion frames superb night views of the Han River, Seongsu Bridge and Lotte Tower. Famous for spring forsythia.

Stream & walk · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. / Hongje Stn. (Line 3) + bus

A hidden secret garden in the city. An ecological conservation area home to salamanders, with a clear stream and the ruins of a scholar's villa. Part of the Buam-dong and Baekseokdongcheon route.

Park · Gwangjin-gu · Ttukseom Resort Stn. (Line 7)

Free. Ground-level musical fountain plus a nighttime water screen show. Splashing by day, projected fountain shows over the Han River by night.

Park · Mapo-gu · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6)

Free. Kids can splash in the floor fountain at Peace Plaza. Combine with a trip to Haneul Park and Noeul Park.

Viewpoint · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) + bus

A classic night-view spot where the octagonal pavilion on the Bugaksan ridge takes in the whole of downtown Seoul.

Viewpoint · Seongdong-gu · Beotigogae Stn. (Line 6)

One of Seoul's designated top viewpoints. Panoramic night views of the Han River with Seongsu and Yeongdong bridges, Lotte Tower and Gangnam.

Viewpoint · Seodaemun-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

A beacon mound at the 296m summit. A favoured photo spot for night views across southern Seoul to the Han River, Yongsan, Yeouido and Mok-dong.

Viewpoint · Jungnang-gu · Yongmasan Stn. (Line 7)

A landmark viewing skywalk on the Seoul Dulle-gil trail. Panoramas of city lights with the silhouettes of Namsan Tower, Dobongsan and Bukhansan.

Viewpoint · Eunpyeong-gu · Eungam Stn. (Line 6)

An octagonal pavilion at the 215m summit, designated a top viewpoint. Night views of Seonyudo, World Cup Stadium, Haneul Park and Bukhansan.

Park · Nowon-gu · Hwarangdae Stn. (Line 6)

Gongneung-dong's best-known forest path, built on a disused railway. Old Hwarangdae Station trains and a cafe street, with the Street of Light lit up in the evening.

Park · Eunpyeong-gu · Saejeol Stn. (Line 6)

An urban forest-bathing spot with more than 12,000 cypress trees. A barrier-free deck reaches the observatory in 20 minutes, strollers welcome.

Park · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Yeouido Stn. (Lines 5, 9)

Korea's first ecological park. A 'secret forest' of 5.5km of waterways and woodland paths among Yeouido's towers, with a reed tunnel in summer.

Mountain & trail · Gwangjin-gu · Achasan Stn. (Line 5)

A celebrated peak where Goguryeo outpost ruins line the ridge. A 1.5-hour round trip with superb Han River views.

Park · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Yeongdeungpo Stn. (Line 1)

Site of the original plant of OB Beer, one of Korea's largest brewers, which began in 1933 and turned out some 10 billion bottles over more than 60 years. After the factory moved to Icheon, Gyeonggi-do in 1997, the city of Seoul expanded park green space

Plaza · Eunpyeong-gu · Yeonsinnae Stn. (Lines 3, 6)

A new landmark plaza at Yeonsinnae Station, created by expanding and remodelling the ageing Mulbit Park in time for the opening of the GTX-A line. A mixed-use culture park with an outdoor stage, a media wall and seasonal gardens, it gives local residents a wide-open place to rest.

Park · Jung-gu · Seoul Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Once the execution ground at the crossroads outside Seosomun Gate, where Catholics, Donghak Peasant Revolution leaders, soldiers and other reformist figures were put to death from the 1801 Sinyu Persecution to the 1866 Byeongin Persecution

Culture space · Seodaemun-gu · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)

A public art space that revived the Hongje Stream channel beneath Yujin Shopping Center through media art. A waterside walkway following eight works of night lighting and installation art.

Viewpoint · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)

A free viewing and rest deck on the roof of the former Cecil Theater, now Jeongdong Theater Cecil. It faces the Romanesque roof of Seoul Anglican Cathedral at eye level, making it a favorite photo spot, and pairs well with a walk along Deoksugung and Jeongdong-gil. Just climb the stairs; open to all at no charge.

Historic site · Seongbuk-gu · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)

The hanok Han Yong-un built facing north so as to turn his back on the Japanese Government-General. A small historic site that pairs well with a walk up the Seongbuk-dong hills.

Park · Gangseo-gu · Banghwa Stn. (Line 5)

Wetlands at the mouth of the Han River and a spot for watching winter migratory birds. The quiet boardwalk through the reed beds is good for walking alone.

Park · Jungnang-gu · Yangwon Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

A cemetery park where modern figures such as Han Yong-un and Bang Jeong-hwan are buried. The 5.2 km circular Path of Contemplation is especially good in autumn.

Historic site · Songpa-gu · Mongchontoseong Stn. (Line 8)

An earthen fortress of Hanseong Baekje inside Olympic Park. A 2.7 km dirt path runs along the grassy ridge, and the famous Lone Tree photo spot is here.

Museum · Jung-gu · Chungjeongno Stn. (Line 2)

A memorial museum housed in the former Yangjeong High School building. The actual Berlin laurel wreath is on display, and the museum connects to the forest trail in Sohn Kee-chung Sports Park.

Viewpoint · Gangdong-gu · Gwangnaru Stn. (Line 5)

A viewing and exhibition space suspended beneath Gwangjin Bridge. A glass floor looks down on the Han River, and it is at its best after dark.

Mountain & trail · Eunpyeong-gu · Gusan Stn. (Line 6)

A low mountain with a gentle climb to the Eunpyeong beacon mound. Below the summit, a cypress grove has been laid out as a healing forest.

Park · Jung-gu · Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)

A broad lawn plaza at the foot of Namsan. It connects directly to a stretch of the Seoul City Wall and can be reached on foot from Myeong-dong.

Stream & walk · Eunpyeong-gu

A valley trail on the western flank of Bukhansan leading to Jinkwansa Temple. Cool even in summer and relatively uncrowded.

Museum · Gwanak-gu · Nakseongdae Stn. (Line 2)

A free science center next to Nakseongdae. With an astronomical observatory and an ecology greenhouse, it fills half a day with kids.

Park · Mapo-gu · Digital Media City Stn. (Airport Railroad)

One of the five parks that make up World Cup Park. The lawn is wide and quiet, ideal for spreading out a picnic mat.

Stream & walk · Seongdong-gu · Ttukseom Stn. (Line 2)

A walking path at the confluence of the Jungnangcheon and Cheonggyecheon streams. Salgoji Bridge, the longest stone bridge of the Joseon era, sits midway along.

Mountain & trail · Seodaemun-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

A low mountain climbed from the Bongwonsa Temple side of Seodaemun. From the beacon mound at the summit, Inwangsan and Bukhansan line up in a row.

Stream & walk · Jongno-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

The Inwangsan valley that appears in Jeong Seon's paintings. Open free of charge since its restoration, 10 minutes from the lanes of Seochon.

Viewpoint · Seongdong-gu · Eungbong Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

A night-view landmark taking in the Han River and Seoul Forest at a glance. In spring the whole hill is covered in forsythia.

Park · Yongsan-gu · Seobinggo Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

The first section opened from the returned US military base. You can walk through the former officers' housing Complex 5 just as it was.

Park · Yongsan-gu · Sinyongsan Stn. (Line 4)

A wide lawn garden opened on the returned US military base. Free, but advance reservation is required.

Stream & walk · Seongdong-gu · Seoul Forest Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)

A pedestrian-only bridge across Jungnangcheon Stream. One stretch of the walking route linking Seoul Forest and Eungbongsan.

Culture space · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A hiking information center at the foot of Bukaksan. The second-floor hanok lounge serves free traditional tea, and the Malbawi Observatory trail starts here.

Park · Seongbuk-gu · Sangwolgok Stn. (Line 6)

A water garden built into the rock slopes of Odong Neighborhood Park. A wall fountain and ecological stream run at set times, and it won the top prize at the 2026 Seoul Landscape Awards.