Outdoors Seoul
Bukhansan National Park
An outdoor spot in Seoul, free to visit and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Autumn morning.
Why go
Granite peaks inside city limits; the Baegundae summit hike takes about 4 hours round trip.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Seoul, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Bukchon Hanok Village, 4.3 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Outdoors · Adventure
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 4 hr
- Best time
- Autumn morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Seoul, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Bukchon Hanok Village
Hillside lanes of traditional tiled-roof homes between two palaces.
Sight · 4.3 km straight-line - 2Changdeokgung Secret Garden (Huwon)
Guided walks through a royal garden of ponds, pavilions and old trees behind Changdeokgung.
Outdoors · 4.4 km straight-line - 3Gyeongbokgung Palace
The largest of Seoul's Joseon palaces, with a guard-changing ceremony at the main gate.
Sight · 4.7 km straight-line - 4Gwangjang Market
Century-old market with stalls frying mung bean pancakes and serving yukhoe and mayak gimbap.
Food · 5.5 km straight-line - 5Euljiro Nogari Alley
Plastic tables, cheap beer and dried pollack snacks spill into the street each evening.
Drinks · 5.8 km straight-line - 6Myeongdong Kyoja
Long-running spot for kalguksu knife-cut noodles and dumplings since 1966.
Food · 6.5 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Bukhansan National Park is a stop on our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Seoul
Bukhansan National Park is our only outdoors pick in Seoul; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Seoul guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Seoul run from 1°C in January to 28°C in August; July is usually the wettest month. For Bukhansan National Park itself, we suggest: Autumn morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Seoul from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Seoul weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Bukhansan National Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 262 Bogungmun-ro, Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea
- Coordinates
- 37.61903, 126.99696
- Destination
- Seoul, South Korea
- Website
- english.knps.or.kr
Bukhansan National Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Bukhansan National Park?
Plan on about 4 hours at Bukhansan National Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Bukhansan National Park?
Our pick: Autumn morning. Insider tip: Start early on weekdays; trails crowd on weekends.
Is Bukhansan National Park free?
Yes, we list Bukhansan National Park as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Bukhansan National Park?
Bukhansan National Park is at 262 Bogungmun-ro, Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Bukhansan National Park?
Bukhansan National Park appears on Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Bukhansan National Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Seoul.
Plan Seoul
- Seoul travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Seoul weather by month
- Seoul to Gyeongju 276 km straight-line
Lists & regions
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.