The Popular Ski Resorts In Korea

Ski Resorts Near Seoul 

1. Pocheon - Bears Town Ski Resort


This large comprehensive leisure town is one of the many ski parks in Korea conveniently located just outside Seoul, and is the largest hill in the Seoul area. There are slopes certified by the International Ski Federation (FSI). It may not be popular like High1 and Vivald, it is attractive to many visitors just for less crowded slopes, and it is best for making a day trip from Seoul. There is also a snow park for little ones.

Address: 27 Geumgang-ro 2536beon-gil, Naechon-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do   
Access: Around 50minutes to 120 minutes by shuttle bus, depends on the site you board on
General Season: December to March
General Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30
General Lift Ticket: 76000 KRW/PP


2. Namyangju - Star Hill Resort


Star Hill Resort is located in northeast of Seoul with a real local hill. It is a tiny resort without a snow park, but it is popular among local schools and ski clubs. With the mysterious and less crowded atmosphere, along with its beaituful view, It's a perfect place to enjoy winter sports with friends and family!

Address: 561-6 Mukhyeon-ri, Hwado-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do  
Access: Around 50minutes by car
General Season: December to March
General Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00
Full Day Lift Ticket: 66,000 KRW/PP


3. Icheon - Jisan Forest Ski Resort


Jisan Forest Resort is located in Gyeonggi-do which is just outside Seoul to the southeast, along with nearby Yangji Pine and Konjiam are three ski hills clustered in the area. Thi s Resort is popular among beginners and intermediate skiers, with offering of wide open slopes with gentle gradients, some steeper sections at the top for visitors who have more confidence. There is also something for the whole family to enjoy.

Address: 267 Jisan-ro, Majang-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Access: Around 1 hour from Seoul by car
General Season: December to March
General Opening Hours:7:00-2:00 following day
General Ticket: 14,000 to 72,000 KRW/PP 


4. Yangji - Yangji Pine Resort Ski Valley


Located at the foot of Mt. Dokjo with a distance of 40 minutes drive from Seoul, and opening in 1996, This all-season-round complex resort well matched with natural endowment of beautiful mountains and luxuriant forest. It is equipped with a super-modern ski ground having 6 lifts supporting slopes for seven-grade skills. 

Address: 34-1, Namgok-Ri, Yangji-Myun, Yongin-City,Kyunggi-Do
Access: Around 40 minutes by car
General Season: December to April
General Opening Hours: 9:00-mid night
Lift Ticket: Around 70,000 KRW/PP


5. Gwangju - Konjiam Ski Resort


Located near Seoul, Konjiam Resort is the only resort to guarantee a waiting time of 15 minutes or less. It is recommended to reserve lift tickets online for easier and faster access to the slopes. You can enjoy skiing here along with beautiful scenery of Mt. Dobong, Namsan tower, and  the view of entire Kwangju city could be seen from the mountain peak.

Address: Gyeonggi-do, Gwangju-si, Docheok-myeon, Docheogwit-ro, 278 KR
Access from Seoul: Around 40 minutes by shuttle bus
General Season: Late November to Early March
General Opening Hours:9:00-4:00 following day
General Ticket: 53,000-77,000 KRW/PP


Ski Resorts in Gangwon-do

1. Pyeongchang - Phoenix Pyeongchang Snow Park


This resort consists of Phoenix Snow Park, hotels and condominiums, Phoenix Country Club, with the best quality Snow, and 21 slopes include official slopes for freestyle ski & snowboard, a beginner slope from the top spanning 2.4 km, and eight lifts& eight gondolas, it is a resort complex for a variety of pleasures. Plus, there is Extreme Park includes Olympic-standard half-pipe table top, round quarter, and rails for the snowboarders.

Address: Myeonon-ri, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Access from Seoul: Around 2 Hours by train
General Season: Mid November to March
General Opening Hours: 8:30-16:00
General Ticket: Lift ticket 7,6000 KRW/PP


2. Pyeongchang - Yongpyong Ski Resort


As the biggest ski resort in south Korea, it was built in 1974, is still most popular. And it is the Yongpyong Alpine competition venue, has hosted four FIS Alpine World Cups
Games and the 2006 IPC Paralympic World Cup.

Address:  715 Olympic-ro, Daegwalnyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Access from Seoul: Around 3 Hours by direct shuttle bus
General Season: Mid November to Early April
General Opening Hours: 08:30-16:30
General Ticket: 60,000 KRW/PP 


3. Hongcheon - Vivaldi Park Ski Resort


With 10 chairlifts servicing around 6.7 km of skiable terrain, Vivaldi Park’s facilities are amongst the best in Korea, These facilities include Asia’s first 8-seater express chairlift and an 8-person gondola, which transports skiers and snowboarders to a modest height of 580 metres. Plus, it’s very convenient to visit the Vibaldi Park, just across the provincial boundary and the direct shuttle buses take 90 minutes from Seoul. 

Address: 262 Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
Access from Seoul: 90minutes by free shuttle bus from Myeongdong
General Season: November to March
General Opening Hours: 8:30-5:00 following day
General Ticket: 55,000 – 88,000 KRW/PP


4. Hoengseong - Welli Hilli Park


Welli Hilli Park is located near Wonju which is the largest city in Gangwon-do. It is an outstanding ski resort with a beginner-intermediate park , an advanced park, the one half pipe of two in Korea, which is the closest pipe to Seoul since Vivaldi Park got rid of theirs.

Address: 451, Gowon-ro, Dunnae, Gangwon-do
Access from Seoul: Around 3 hours by car/bus
General Season: Late November to Later March
General Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00
General Ticket: 41,000 -87,000 KRW/PP


5. Pyeongchang - Alpensia Ski Resort


Alpensia is a tiny ski hill, but it served the focal point of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games, like the ski jumping, bobsleigh, and Nordic events, and the neighboring Yongpyong hosted the slalom & giant slalom. There are six slopes for skiers and snowboarders, also an area exclusively for advanced snowboarders to practice their skills. 

Address: 325 Solbong-ro, Daegwalnyeong-myeon,Pyeongchang-gun
Access from Seoul: Around 3 hours by train
General Season: Late November to Early March
General Opening Hours: 8:30-22:30
General Ticket: Find prices on https://www.alpensia.com/en/ski/use-cost-lift.do


6. Chuncheon - Elysian Gangchon


Located in Chuncheon, this is one of the ski resorts frequently visited by day-trippers from Seoul. Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort is the only ski resort that is reachable by subway in Korea, Thanks to the convenient public transportation system and its proximity to Seoul. It would be the best destination for your winter ski trip if you want only experience the skiing besides the sightseeing in Korea. 

Address: 688 Bukhangangbyeon-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Access from Seoul: Around 1.5 hours by car/2.5hours by subway
General Season: End of December to End of March
General Opening Hours: 9:00-24:00 
General Ticket: Lift ticket 10,500 to 65,000 KRW/PP


7. Jeongseon - High1 Ski Resort


High1 Ski Resort, It is one of the largest ski resort in Korea, in Gangwon Province, 3 hours east of Seoul , unlike the other ski resorts much further from capital city. With the highest elevation in this nation and covering 3 mountain peaks, it provides the best ski slopes, and much larger than other ski resorts. This is an ideal ski resort for whole family, many winter activities for kids are offered.

Add: 265-1 High1-gil, Sabuk-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
Access from Seoul: Around 3-4 Hours by bus
General Season: Early December to Early April
General Opening Hours: 08:30-22:00
General Ticket: Vary with different activities


8. Wonju - Oak Valley


Oak Valley Ski Resort, this small ski field with a quiet atmosphere, is located near a large oak forest. The slopes are better suited to intermediate skiers and boarders. No other domestic ski slopes can rival its outstanding class and value. Every visitor at the club can comfortably enjoy this dream space here.

Address: 577-19 Pandae-ri, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Access from Seoul: About 1.5 Hours by car/bus 
General Season: Mid of December to Early February
General Opening Hours: 24 Hours
General Ticket: http://www.oakvalleykorea.com/en/ski/ski_rental.php


Ski Resorts in Central & Southern Regions

1. Muju - Deogyusan Resort ski resort


Located in Deogyusan National Park, about 90 minutes’ drive south of Daejeon City, or 2.5 hours south of Seoul,  the Deogyusan Resort is one of the largest ski resorts in South Korea. It blends in beautifully with the scenery of Mt. Deogyusan National Park, and is the perfect place to enjoy winter sports.

Address: 43-15 Simgok-ri, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Access from Seoul: 2.5 Hours by car
General Season: December to March
General Opening Hours: 8:30-mid night(early morning skiing is available on weekends.)
General Ticket: 37,000-101,000 KRW/PP


2. Yangsan - Eden Valley Ski Resort 


Located in Yangsan, Eden Valley ski resort is perched in the mountains just above the city of Busan, its slopes have been scientifically designed to disperse skiers and prevent overcrowding. Various slope types are available for skiers and snowboarders of diverse skill levels. Visitors can enjoy winter leisure sports in this international-standard ski resort. 

Address: 1206 Eosil-ro, Wondong-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Access from Busan: 1.5-2 hours by shuttle bus
General Season: Late November to Early May
General Opening Hours: 9:00-19:30
General Ticket: 54,000-93,000 KRW/PP


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