South Korea is an emerging destination for winter sports enthusiasts, thanks to its cold climate and diverse terrains. With 70% of the country covered by mountains, resorts like Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort and Vivaldi Ski Resort are leading the way, offering world-class experiences for your next winter getaway.
Can’t decide where to go? Here are our top five recommended ski resorts near Seoul!
Vivaldi Park Ski Resort
Vivaldi Park Ski Resort is one of the most popular ski resorts in South Korea. Located in Hongcheon, a 2-hour drive away from Seoul, this resort offers a wide range of skiing slopes, including a snow park that features other family-friendly winter activities.
True to its theme, Vivaldi Park Ski Resort’s slopes are named after different music genres and can cater to skiers of all skill levels! If you want an easy slope for beginners, go to the “Jazz” slope. If you’re already an intermediate and want a more challenging terrain, you can go to the one named “Blues”. The rule of thumb is the more upbeat the genre is, the more challenging the slope is!
Other than skiing, you can also race with your friends and family on their family sled slopes or go for a warm, relaxing soak after a day of activities in their hot springs at Ocean World.
Address: 262, Hanchigol-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
Website: www.sonohotelsresorts.com
Contact: +82-2-1330
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Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort
Located in Chuncheon, Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort is only 1.5 hours away from Seoul and is a popular choice for novice skiers. Thanks to its strategic location, it’s easily accessible by subway.
Elysian Gangchon has 10 slopes that cater to skiers of all different ski levels. If you’re a beginner, choose the Panda slope for its gentle inclination. If you’re an advanced skier, you can go for the Leonard slope known for its steep elevation.
Aside from its slopes, Elysian Gangchon is also a popular destination to day-trippers due to other popular tourist attractions. While you’re here, you can also visit Nami Island, Petite France, and Alpaca World.
Address: 688 Bukhangangbyeon-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Website: www.elysian.co.kr
Contact: +82-2-1330
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Jisan Forest Ski Resort
Located in the Gyeonggi province, Jisan Forest Ski Resort is only an hour away from Seoul and has been a popular choice for skiers and snowboarders since the resort opened in 1996.
Aside from its slopes, the resort’s charm also comes from its greenery. The resort is beautifully covered in white pines. The resort offers a variety of seven ski slopes and also has their own private ski school for those who want to take lessons.
Address: Haewol-ri 274-1, Majang-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Website: https://www.jisanresort.co.kr/en/
Contact: +82-031-644-1200
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Yongpyong Ski Resort
Located in Pyeongchang and in the center of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range, Yongpyong Ski Resort is one of the biggest and thrilling ski havens in the country. This resort is a common venue of international competitions, including the 2018 Winter Olympics and the Asian Winter Games. The mountain range sees an average snowfall of 250 cm, making it the perfect destination for winter fun near Seoul.
Yongpyong offers diverse ski slopes for all skiers. If you’re a complete beginner, they also offer lesson packages. They also offer nighttime skiing if you prefer to ski at night.
Beyond skiing, the resort complex also boasts of a golf course, a water park, and gondola lifts.
Address: Yongsan-ri, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Website: www.yongpyong.co.kr
Contact: +82-33-335-575
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Alpensia Resort
Located in Daegwallyeong, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, Alpensia Resort is another ski haven that’s also a stone’s throw away from Seoul. Alpensia Resort got its name from “Alpen” (the German translation of the alps) and “Fantasia”.
Alpensia Resort boasts six slopes that can accommodate both beginner and advanced skiers. With an elevation of 700 meters above sea level, Alpensia Resort has also been a popular venue of various internal competitions, such as the 2018 Olympic Winter Paralympics and 2008 Biathlon World Cup PyeongChang.
Moreover, Alpensia also has a sports park, an indoor waterpark, a ski jumping stadium, and biathlon facilities. It’s also conveniently located near the venues of Pyeongchang Trout Festival and Seoraksan National Park!
Address: 325, Solbong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Website: www.alpensiaresort.co.kr
Contact: +82-2-1330
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