Family-Friendly Attractions In Seoul

N Seoul Tower

Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.

105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

Lotte World

Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.

240 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

National Museum of Korea

Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.

137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

Yeouido Hangang Park

Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool. · Dogs allowed

330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea

War Memorial of Korea

Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.

29 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

LOTTE WORLD AQUARIUM

300 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Grand Park

Nearly 3,000 animals live in the zoos at this attraction with rose garden, art museum & theme park.

102 Daegongwongwangjang-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Seoulland

Opened to coincide with the Olympics, this family attraction is divided into 5 themed zones.

181 Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Seoul Children's Grand Park

Sizable park with classic rides like a ferris wheel, plus a zoo, playground & grassy seating areas.

216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea

Bugak Palgakjeong

Colorful, octagonal, mountaintop pavilion with views of Seoul, plus a wildflower garden & trails.

267 Bugaksan-ro, Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Coex Aquarium

Large aquarium exhibiting habitats from deep sea to reef & mangrove with touch pools & tunnels.

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Forest Park

Vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & roses, plus deer to feed & a butterfly house. · Dogs allowed

273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Namsangol Hanok Village

Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.

28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Cheonggyecheon

Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. · Dogs allowed

Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Heunginjimun Gate (Dongdaemun)

This restored gate was part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul built during the Joseon Dynasty.

288 Jong-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

National Palace Museum of Korea

Exhibits focused on the Joseon Dynasty & royal family, with many artifacts & an audio tour.

12 Hyoja-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Seoullo 7017

Opened in 2017 on a highway overpass dating from the 1970s, this park is around 1km in length. · Dogs allowed

432 Cheongpa-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Naksan Park

Hilltop green space with exercise paths & a few observation decks for day & night city views. · Dogs allowed

41 Naksan-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Mangwon Hangang Park

· Dogs allowed

467 Maponaru-gil, 망원제1동 Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Museum of History

Museum on the history of Seoul from prehistoric times to the present, with temporary exhibits.

55 Saemunan-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Sky

300 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea

Dream Forest

Densely wooded city park with cherry blossoms, maple trees, a pond, waterfall & art center. · Dogs allowed

173 Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Ihwa-dong Mural Village

A series of walkways lined with colorful murals, mosaic-tiled staircases & metal sculptures.

49 Naksan 4-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Coconut Box

Optical illusion museum with nautical, horror & fantasy backdrops for selfie lovers.

20 Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Seonyudo Park

· Dogs allowed

343 Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea

Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain

1,140-m. fountain alongside a bridge, with regular shows of colored lights in spring & summer.

South Korea, Seoul, Seocho District, 반포2동

Kidzania Seoul

Cityscape theme park where children role play in various jobs, including pilots & paramedics.

240 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea

West Seoul Lake Park

Urban park on grounds of a converted water purification plant with fountains, trails & picnic areas. · Dogs allowed

20 Nambusunhwan-ro 64-gil, Yangcheon District, Seoul, South Korea

Mulbit Square

· Dogs allowed

330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Plaza

Seasonal festivals & concerts staged in an oval-shaped urban plaza with walkways & a fountain. · Dogs allowed

110 Sejong-daero, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Children's Museum

Children's museum with an interactive focus, featuring exhibits exploring science, culture & art.

216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea

Gyeongui Line Forest Park

Former train line converted into a leafy park with pathways, lawns & streams, plus cafes nearby. · Dogs allowed

133 Donggyo-ro 51-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

The National Folk Museum of Korea

National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946.

37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Olympic Park

Site of Seoul 1988 Olympics with nearly a square mile of green space, sculptures & sports venues. · Dogs allowed

424 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea

Yongsan Family Park

Family-friendly recreation space with a small lake, pagodas & trails through cherry blossom trees. · Dogs allowed

185 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

Namsan Mountain Park

Seoul’s largest park, a tranquil, hilly forest with trails, an observatory tower & a cable car. · Dogs allowed

231 Samil-daero, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Insadong-gil Street

Insa-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Seokchon Lake

Busy lake with 2 sections featuring walking paths, an artificial island, cafes & seasonal blossoms.

잠실6동 Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea

World Cup Park

Vast parkland constructed over landfill features a river, pond, gardens & scenic lookout points. · Dogs allowed

243-60 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Changdeokgung Secret Garden

Sprawling, scenic grounds around Changdeokgung Palace featuring pavilions, ponds & lush trees.

South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, 율곡로 99번지

Montmartre Park

· Dogs allowed

산59-1 Banpo-dong, Seocho District, Seoul, South Korea

Blue House

This complex features the executive office & official residence of South Korea's president.

1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden

· Dogs allowed

323 Sowol-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

Gwangnaru Hangang Park

· Dogs allowed

83-66 Seonsa-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Waryong Park

· Dogs allowed

192 Waryonggongwon-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

K-Star Road

Busy shopping avenue celebrating the stars of Korean pop with symbols painted onto model bears.

517 Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

Cheongdam Park

City suburb park with paved walkways through a wooded area & a fitness zone. · Dogs allowed

66 Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

Ansan Mountain

Forested mountain peak accessed via a boardwalk, with an observation point overlooking Seoul. · Dogs allowed

Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Sajik Park

5 Sajik-ro 9-gil, Sajik-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea