Is there parking at Gwanaksan Mountain?

Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

Which day is Gwanaksan Mountain least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 49) and Saturday the busiest (average 86). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 2.

What time should I visit Gwanaksan Mountain to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Gwanaksan Mountain be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 91; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Gwanaksan Mountain

Gwanak-gu, Seoul · Mountain

Gwanaksan Mountain: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 91); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 2; weekday average 57, weekend average 78; the quietest day of the week is Monday.

Reaching 632.2 meters in x_height, Gwanaksan Mountain is the symbol and pride of Gwanak-gu district in Seoul. Most of the cultural heritage of the district originates from Gwanaksan Mountain. Since it was designated as a city natural park in 1968, it has continued to serve as a favorite place for relaxation and excursion for Seoul citizens. The various rocky peaks and the deep valleys give the mountain a rugged feel. The mountain's size and close proximity to Seoul make it easy for Seoul residents to make a day trip.

In the spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom near the entrance to the mountain, and a Rhododendron Festival is held when the rhododendrons are in full bloom. At the mountain's summit are Wongaksa Temple and Yeonjuam Hermitage, which were built by Taejo Yi Seong-gye (the founder of the Joseon dynasty) to ward off misfortune when he decided to move the capital to Seoul. There are also other temples and hermitages, and a ground radar observation post. Yeonjudae Hermitage, located atop a cliff, is where all the hiking trails of Gwanaksan Mountain meet.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

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Type: Mountain
Area: Gwanak-gu, Seoul
Address: Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
Phone: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-879-6521
Popularity: Popular

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Gwanaksan Mountain: least crowded days in the next 30 days

This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			10/2866	2970	3071	3191
11/170	240	351	448	550	650	785
874	946	1059	1158	1256	1365	1484
1564	1652	1760	1862	1961	2057	2184
2270	2357	2457	2563

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 1 70 · Sun, Nov 15 64 · Sun, Nov 22 70
Quietest days	Mon, Nov 2 40 · Wed, Nov 4 48 · Mon, Nov 9 46
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 91 · Sat, Nov 7 85 · Sat, Nov 14 84
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 57 · weekends 78
Average by day of week	Mon 49 · Tue 57 · Wed 59 · Thu 59 · Fri 61 · Sat 86 · Sun 70 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

Roads and car parks around festival sites get busier than usual. All festivals in Korea →

Cheongbaekriui Jip, Oneureul Bichuda 청백리의 집, 오늘을 비추다 On now Sat, Sep 5 – Sat, Nov 7 · 7 km
Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 8 km
2026 Namsan Yagan Teuraeking 「banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil」 2026 남산 야간 트래킹 「반짝반짝 남산밤길」 On now Wed, Oct 21 – Sat, Nov 21 · 13 km
2026 Namsan Naiteu Peseutibeol 2026 남산 나이트 페스티벌 On now Fri, Oct 23 – Sat, Nov 14 · 12 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Gwanaksan Mountain?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
Which day is Gwanaksan Mountain least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 49) and Saturday the busiest (average 86). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 2.
What time should I visit Gwanaksan Mountain to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Gwanaksan Mountain be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 91; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Jaunam(Seoul) 자운암(서울) 0.1 km · Temple & religious site
Gwanaksan Hosugongwon 관악산 호수공원 1.3 km · City park
Sinrimgyegok 신림계곡 1.4 km · Mountain
Gwaneumsagukgibong 관음사국기봉 1.7 km · Mountain
Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University 1.7 km · Museum & gallery
Bongcheondong Maaemireukbuljwasang 봉천동 마애미륵불좌상 2.0 km · Historic relic
Museum of Art, Seoul National University 2.1 km · Museum & gallery
Seouldaehakgyo Bakmulgwan 서울대학교 박물관 2.1 km · Museum & gallery

→ More quiet spots in Gwanak-gu, Seoul

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).