Seoul Forest(서울숲)

2025-11-06
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Address: 273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
It is in the Seongsu-dong 1-ga neighbourhood of Seongdong District, Seoul.
On a map, it lies along the Han River and the Jungnangcheon stream-junction, giving it river-front access.

By bus: There is an airport limousine bus route from Incheon Airport to a stop near Seoul Forest – roughly 50–60 minutes. Rome2Rio+1
By train/subway: Take the AREX or airport train from Incheon Airport, then transfer to subway to reach Ttukseom Station or Seoul Forest Station. For example: Incheon → Hongik Univ → subway to Ttukseom; total about 1 h 30–1 h 45. Rome2Rio+1
By taxi/car: Road distance around 66–67 km; driving time roughly 50–60 minutes (depending on traffic). Rome2Rio+1

Subway: One suggested route is Seoul Station → Dongdaemun History & Culture Park → Ttukseom Station (Line 2) – about 30–35 minutes and fare around ₩2,600–4,300. Rome2Rio+1
Taxi: From Seoul Station to Seoul Forest is about 9–10 km and a taxi takes approximately 10 minutes (depending on traffic) costing around ₩13,000-17,000. Rome2Rio

The site of Seoul Forest has a layered history: it was once a royal hunting ground in the Joseon-era, then later became Seoul’s first water-treatment plant (1908), then a horse-racing track (1954), then a golf course/sports park, and ultimately transformed into the urban forest park it is today.
The park officially opened on June 18, 2005.
The creation of the park was notable as a public–private partnership, with citizen participation (e.g., tree-planting by 5,000 citizens and 70 firms between 2003-2005) for development.

English version official page: Seoul Forest – English (Park’s English site) 서울숲컨서번시
Also the travel-guide page: “Seoul Forest” on VisitKorea (Visit Seoul) website. VISITKOREA – Imagine Your Korea+1

Here are some good places to visit around Seoul Forest.

Eungbongsan Mountain (응봉산): A small hill just across from the park, popular in spring for yellow forsythia and offering a vantage point over the Han River and Seoul Forest.
Ttukseom Hangang Park (뚝섬한강공원): The riverside park along Han River near Seoul Forest; great for a riverside walk or bike ride.
Seongsu‑dong Café Street (성수동 카페거리): Just outside the park (Gate 4/5) is a trendy café & brunch culture area with speciality cafés and shops.
Common Ground (커먼그라운드): A container-mall style shopping complex in Seongsu-dong, contemporary and hip, good for a stroll post-park.
Hangang Riverside Cycling Path: Accessible via the riverside park, good for cycling or relaxing by the river (note: generic). Part of the broader river-park network near Seoul Forest.