Seoul Sky Observatory
서울스카이
Visibility matters more than the clock: check weather and haze, reserve sunset periods early, and distinguish general observatory admission from paid add-on experiences.
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Place information
- Korean name
- 서울스카이
- Address
- 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- Mon~Thu·Sun 10:30–22:00 (last entry 21:00) Fri·Sat 10:30–23:00 (last entry 22:00) holidays 10:30–23:00 (last entry 22:00)
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Admission
- ₩31,000–₩62,000
Prices
| General admission · Adult(ages 13 and over) | ₩31,000 |
|---|---|
| General admission · Child(ages 3-12) | ₩27,000 |
| Fast Pass · Adult(same price for all ages) | ₩62,000Same-day on-site sales only. |
Source: Seoul Sky — tickets ·
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Lotte World Adventure
Its indoor areas make it useful in poor weather, but crowds still shape the visit; confirm the day's hours and suspended attractions before buying or reserving.
Jamsil Hangang Park
A 4.8 km stretch of the south bank between Jamsil Railway Bridge and Yeongdong Bridge. At the weir under the south end of Jamsil Bridge runs Jamsil Eodo, a fish ladder with a 228 m observation deck and a viewing window, so you can watch fish work their way up past the barrage. The operator describes the park's nature-study garden as a popular spot for children's field study and family picnics.
Olympic Park
The venue complex built for the 1988 Olympics shares one perimeter with an earthen fortress from the early Baekje period. Several of the arenas have been renamed and now host concerts, so sports halls, an archaeological site and concert venues sit on the same walking route.
Woori Financial Art Hall
A theatre inside Olympic Park whose name comes from a naming-rights deal, so the bank in front of it changes when the deal does. If the name on the booking page looks unfamiliar, the location is still inside Olympic Park.
Frequently asked questions
Is it pointless if the weather is bad?
On days when visibility is limited, the Sky Theater shows a clear sky indoors. It is not a substitute for the real view, but the ticket does not become worthless.
Which floors is it on?
Floors 117 to 123 of Lotte World Tower. The open-air Sky Terrace is on 120, a dessert cafe on 119 and a lounge on 123.
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