Olympic Park (올림픽공원)

– Tel
+82-2-410-1114

Olympic Park is an impressive leisure facility in which historic remains from the Baekje era share space with modern, state-of-the-art sports stadiums, an eco-friendly forest, and spacious grass fields. The legacy of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the park not only houses the country’s largest sports arena, but has also become a place where Seoul residents come to relax and unwind.

Spread across approximately 1.45 million square meters, Olympic Park encompasses the land that was once Mongchontoseong Fortress and Mongchonhaeja (manmade lake) from the early Baekje period. The park is divided into several zones, including a leisure sports park, a cultural art park, an eco-park, and the History Experience Park dedicated to the area’s rich historic heritage.

Because Olympic Park is so large and takes over three hours to explore, visitors are advised to familiarize themselves with entrances and exits and travel routes before they start. To further save time, visitors can ride the Road Train (“Hodori Train”) located next to Peace Square.

– Address : 424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-2-410-1114

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Pedestrian and bicycle access: 05:00–22:00 (Plaza area until 24:00)
Vehicle access: 06:00-22:00
* Prohibited from entering park except for Peace Square and Meeting Square after 22:00 for safety

– Restrooms
Available

– Admission Fees
Free

– Parking Fees
Small vehicles: 600 won for each 10 minute increment

Large vehicles (24 passengers / 2.5 tons of more): 12,000 won

* Light-weighted vehicles, cars for people with disabilities, etc.: 50% discount
* In the event of large event held in the park, parking fees are changed to pre-paid parking lot and the parking lot operating hour is subject to change.
(Pre-paid parking lot: Small vehicles 5,000 won / Large vehicles 12,000 won)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Soma Museum of Art (소마미술관)

– Homepage
soma.kspo.or.kr

– Tel
+82-2-425-1077

Soma Museum of Art was opened in September 2004 as a cultural space amid the nature of Seoul Olympic Park. The museum displays over 222 sculptures, and offers a variety of cultural and educational programs, including the nation’s first drawing center and archive.

⊙ Olympic Park Stadium (올림픽공원 경기장)

– Homepage
olympicpark.kspo.or.kr

– Tel
+82-2-410-1114

Olympic Park is an expansive outdoor area for Seoul residents to enjoy, offering facilities and venues for a range of events including athletic competitions, concerts and other performances. The park houses athletic facilities including the gymnasium of the ’88 Seoul Olympic Games, a fencing stadium, weightlifting stadium, swimming pool and tennis courts. Moreover, those venues are multi-purpose facilities that can host a wide range of events and performances.

⊙ Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
korean.visitseoul.net

– Tel
+82-2-2147-2814

Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen fortress built during the Hanseong period of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje (BC 18-AD 660). It is believed to have been constructed in the 3rd to 4th centuries. Utilizing the natural advantages of the Hangang River, it served defensive purposes with its trench and log barrier. Excavated relics from the Baekje era are on display at the Seoul Baekje Museum. The site is situated within the Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul.

⊙ Mongchon Museum of History (몽촌역사관)

– Homepage
baekjemuseum.seoul.go.kr

– Tel
+82-2-2152-5900

The Mongchon Museum of History, located within Olympic Park, displays artifacts from the excavations of Mongchontoseong Fortress, such as earthen fortifications as well as other artifacts of the Baekje Kingdom period, offering a glimpse into Baekje culture. A model of a Baekje dugout hut site reveals ancient dwelling patterns. Also, the facility displays a perfectly preserved model of ancient houses and tombs, giving visitors the feel of traveling back to prehistoric ages.

⊙ Seoul Baekje Museum (한성백제박물관)

– Homepage
baekjemuseum.seoul.go.kr

– Tel
+82-2-2152-5800

Opened on April 30, 2012, Seoul Baekje Museum was founded by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in order to preserve artifacts related to Seoul’s 2,000-year-old history and to shed light on Seoul’s cultural identity. The museum is located inside Olympic Park, overlooking Mongchontoseong Fortress.

⊙ KSPO Dome (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) (올림픽공원체조경기장)

– Homepage
www.ksponco.or.kr

The KSPO Dome was the arena built for gymnastic events during the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics, but has been remodeled to host concerts, including for many K-pop stars and international pop stars. The dome can also serve as venue to a range of other events, including showcases, exhibitions, and business events. It is accessible via public transit using Olympic Park Station on Seoul Subway Lines 5 and 9.

⊙ Woori Art Hall (우리금융아트홀)

Woori Art Hall is a cultural art space located within Olympic Park, opened in November 2009 after a two-year renovation project from the previous Yeokdo Stadium. The 1,184-seat hall is primarily for musicals, but can also host a range of performances including plays, dance, classical, and modern music.

⊙ Damgeum (담금)

– Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/damgeum_

With its faded white-toned outdoor and indoor interiors and various plants, Cafe Damgeum makes one feel as if they are in a quiet cafe in Italy. The menu includes Italian brunch, dessert, and espresso. Espresso is available in many varieties. Also, this place serves handmade gelato certified by the Italian government, so visitors can enjoy this rich, soft, and delicious Italian dessert. The representative coffee drinks here are espresso and espresso con panna. Espresso con panna has a thick layer of cream on top, allowing one to taste the bitterness of coffee and the sweetness of cream at the same time.

⊙ Seoul Bakery (서울제빵소 올림픽본점)

– Homepage
www.instagram.com/seoulbakery__

This bakery cafe is located on the second floor of a commercial wing attached to the Olympic Village Apartments, located across from Olympic Park’s Rose Plaza. The spacious cafe features naturally fermented bread made with organic flour and seats looking out the window. The interior is modern and open, with plenty of seats for long stays. Naturally fermented bread here includes Hongguk rice bread, salt bread, and cream cheese and fig bread. Bread is baked from 08:00 to midday. Visitors can find a timetable for the different kinds of bread served in this cafe in order to make plans in advance to get freshly-baked bread.

Olympic Park (올림픽공원)