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Seoul Forest (서울숲) · © KTO · KOGL Type 1
Seoul
Seoul Forest
Seoul Forest is a city park opened on June 18, 2005 in what was originally a water treatment facility.
Why go
Seoul Forest is a city park opened on June 18, 2005 in what was originally a water treatment facility. Consisting of four themed parks spread across spacious land, Seoul Forest is an eco-friendly zone appreciated not only by the people of the city but also those visiting Seoul. Official location: 273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Visiting hours: [Seoul Forest] Open 24 hr[Eco Forest] 05:30-21:30[Insectarium] March-October 10:00-17:00 / November-February 10:00-16:00 [Butterfly Garden] 10:00-17:00 (Open May-October only)* Last admission to the Insectarium and Butterfly Garden is 30 minutes before closing.. Closure information: N/A (Open all year round) * Some facilities are closed on Mondays. Parking: Available. Information contact: +82-2-460-2905. Plan this visit using the official information above as the baseline. Operating hours, admission conditions, programs, access rules, and parking arrangements can change after this review, so confirm the latest notice on the linked official website before departure. This is especially important when a visit depends on a particular exhibition, guided program, seasonal activity, reservation, or accessibility service. Seoul Forest (서울숲) is presented here as a destination rather than as a commercial listing. The description focuses on the setting and visitor experience documented by the Korea Tourism Organization. Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where they apply, and use the official contact for questions that affect access or safety.
Quick highlights
- Major public urban park in eastern Seoul
- Set on former horse-racing-and-water-treatment land, redeveloped 2005
- About 1.2 million m² with themed zones
- Ecology forest with wild deer, children's play park, art park
- Pairs with Seongsu-dong creative-design neighborhood
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FAQ
Where is Seoul Forest located?
273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
What are Seoul Forest's opening hours?
[Seoul Forest] Open 24 hr[Eco Forest] 05:30-21:30[Insectarium] March-October 10:00-17:00 / November-February 10:00-16:00 [Butterfly Garden] 10:00-17:00 (Open May-October only)* Last admission to the Insectarium and Butterfly Garden is 30 minutes before closing.











