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Which Ski Resorts to stay for your Winter in Korea?

Are you planning a winter skiing trip to Korea but not sure how to choose from Korea’s vast number of ski resorts in the offering? ❄️ 

 

Trust us, we feel you!  That is why we have put together a guide with all the essential information that you need to make that decision! All that is left for you to do after reading this guide, is to simply relax, show up & enjoy!  😍

About Korea’s Ski Resorts 🎿

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One of the most popular destinations for skiing in Korea is Gangwon-do, where its natural mountainous landscape offers visitors the most exciting yet versatile enjoyment in winter. So pack your gears and join us in marveling over the sight of fluffy white snow covering the region in the most spectacular way! Whether you’re a complete newbie or expert at skiing and snowboarding, finding that perfect ski resort where your every need are catered will not be impossible! 🧡

🗺 What is the best way to get there? 

Located in the eastern province of the country, Gangwon-do is about 1.5 to 3 hours from Seoul.  There are a couple of ways for you to get there! 🚌 bus, 🚆train, 🚖 cab.

 

Or you can book a nice private van transport to/from the Airport or Seoul to/from the resort!

FIND OUT MORE HERE!


Best Ski Resorts for Beginners!

Elysian Ski Resort

This resort is near Seoul and also close to the famous and beautiful Nami Island. This is a great 1-day tour for short time staying tourists. The slope is not that tall so we don’t recommend this place for the advanced level skiers/snowboarders, but it’s perfect for beginners! If you want to try it out book it HERE!  

 

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Konjiam Ski Resort

Konjiam Ski resort is a quite new resort that offers nice facilities and very nice, clean rooms. They were the first resort to change their lift system from period passes (morning/evening/day etc) to hourly lift passes that start from the first use, so now you don’t have to worry about wasting time and money if you happen to come late! There are 9 slopes that are good for beginners and middle-level skiers or snowboarders. Konjiam is close to Seoul as well and there is also the Hwadam Forest which is a very popular site for the summer as well.

 


The Most Popular Ski Resorts in Korea!

Daemyeong Vivaldi Park Ski Resort

Not really far from Seoul, this resort has a lot of facilities where you can enjoy your time with kids without even skiing or snowboarding! There is also a huge water park in here, as well as a Tourist’s Gondola. Recommended for families traveling with kids! To book the Vivaldi Ski tour click HERE.

 

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Jisan Forest Ski Resort

This ski resort is the most famous Ski Resort near Seoul! Therefore, there are always a lot of people and you can enjoy watching the best skiers or snowboarders. You can also enjoy Everland and night Ski package because it is quite near Everland (about 30 min.)

 

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Yongpyong Ski Resort

Yongpyong Ski Resort is the most favorite place for Skiers and Snowboarders! It is located at the highest altitude and always has a lot of snow. They open their Ski Slope earlier and close it later than other ski resorts. There are a total of 28 Slopes and they are wider than other ski resort slopes which makes it enjoyable for both beginners as well as advanced skiers! There is also a huge water park where you can bring your kids to play together. The facilities are quite old but they are renovating. Some tourist come only for the gondola here as well! If you are looking for a 2D1N or 3D2N, this resort will be the best as you can look around the east beach, see the Sheep farm and many other tourist spots! Book a spot HERE.

 


Perfect for 1-day tours

Gonjiam Ski Resort

Gonjiam Ski resort is a quite new resort that offers nice facilities and very nice, clean rooms. They were the first resort to change their lift system from period passes (morning/evening/day etc) to hourly lift passes that start from the first use, so now you don’t have to worry about wasting time and money if you happen to come late! There are 9 slopes that are good for beginners and middle-level skiers or snowboarders. Gonjiam is close to Seoul as well and there is also the Hwadam Forest which is a very popular site for the summer as well.

 

Alpensia Ski Resort

It is located near Yongpyeong Ski Resort! The resort is a bit smaller than Yongpyeong but it was the place that held the 2018 Winter Olympics. Therefore, you can enjoy the Ski Jump observatory and the facility in this resort is quite nice compared to other Ski Resorts however they do not have as many other activities.


Resorts with more Advanced Ski and Snowboard Slopes

Phoenix Park Ski Resort

This Resort is very famous among Snowboarders because the Olympic Snowboard games were held there during the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in Korea. There are 21 slopes and they put a lot of care on the snow quality! There is a Waterpark as well but it is not as big as others.

 

Yongpyeong Ski Resort

Yongpyeong Ski Resort is the most favorite place for Skiers and especially for Snowboarders! It is located at the highest altitude and always has a lot of snow. They open their Ski Slope earlier and close it later than other ski resorts. There are a total of 28 Slopes and they are wider than other ski resort slopes which makes it enjoyable for both beginners as well as advanced skiers! There is also a huge water park where you can bring your kids to play together. The facilities are quite old but they are renovating. Some tourists come only for the gondola here as well! If you are looking for a 2D1N or 3D2N, this resort will be the best as you can look around the east beach, see the Sheep farm and many other tourist spots!

 


Family Friendly Resorts – for Kids and the Elderly

High1 Ski Resort

This resort is located a bit far from Seoul, it takes about 3 hours from Seoul. Even though there’s a distance it’s worth the ski trip if you want to enjoy a variety of slopes and a Casino as well. They also opened a huge Water Park back in 2018! There are 18 slopes which compared to Yongpyeong Ski Resort is less, however, High1 have the longest slopes in Korea! So if you are a beginner, you probably only need to ski down one slope.

 

This Ski resort is a very popular place for all types of skiers and snowboarders as well. If you take the lift while it’s snowing, you will love seeing the beautiful view and scenery! You can use all of the gondolas between the condominiums in High 1. You will love going away and being with nature for a few days, we recommend this place for you to be able to feel the best of a Korean winter!

 


How to Book!

BOOK a Private Van + Driver 

Now that you have read all about the best ski resorts in Korea it’s time to book! We highly recommend you book a Van and driver to pick you up and drop you off either to your accommodation in Seoul or the airport. Click HERE for more information & booking! 

Want other winter tours? 

We have a lot of 1-day winter tour packages. Check out below to browse for more or message us for details and on how to book! 

Have you ever visited South Korea during the winter?

Did we miss any of your favorite ski resorts in this list?

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