Ice skating rinks in Seoul

Located on the third basement floor of Lotte World Amusement Park, the glass ceiling allows for sunlight to pour through while skaters can enjoy the ice indoors. At night, the lights are dimmed and there are colored lasers that dance on the ice with you while you skate. Since the rink is surrounded by a variety of restaurants and snack stands, this makes for a convenient place to skate for long durations. 

Mon–Fri 11am-10:30pm, Sat–Sun 10am–10:30pm. 11,000 won for three hours, youth 10,000 won for three hours, skate rentals 5,000 won.

Known as one of Seoul’s most beautiful skating rinks, the Grand Hyatt Seoul on Namsan transforms their summer outdoor swimming pool area into this romantic wonderland during the winter. Adorned with twinkling lights and decorated trees, the ambiance (especially ravishing at night) makes it a popular attraction for many couples and several proposals have been known to take place on the ice. Those adverse to the cold may find that the best part of skating here is the outdoor heating system that’ll keep you warm even at 20 degrees below zero. Hot beverages and other drinks are available at the outdoor café, so you can always rest your feet and take in the view. 

Dec 2–Feb 28, 2016, Mon-Fri 12pm–9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9pm. Mon–Thu 26,000 won, Fri–Sun 30,000 won.

Songpa-gu residents and visitors who take solace in Olympic Park’s green grass during the summer can now visit the ice skating rink that’s open for the winter. Visited by more than 10,000 people last winter alone, the rink, which was built in 2006, grows in popularity each year. Those who visit during the month of December can also check out the Christmas tree and other decorations that are set up in the park. 

Mon–Sun 9am–8:30pm. 1,500 won,skate rental 500 won.

Originally opened with the intention of using the space as a baseball stadium in 1987, part of the facilities house an artificial ice skating rink that is open to the public year round (unless there’s an event or a competition). With 5,000 seats for spectators and the capacity to fit 1,000 skaters on the ice, events that take place here include figure skating, short-track speedskating, ice hockey and other shows. Kim Yuna’s won a few championships so let the space inspire you to do a few twirls and spins. There’s also a baseball stadium, shooting range and a plaza within the facilities if you’re looking for an all-sports weekend. 

4,000 won (weekend 5,200 won), ages 13+ 3,500 won (weekend 4,500 won), ages 12 and under 3,000 (weekend 4,900), two-hour skate rental 3,000 won (hourly extensions 1,000 won).