Is there parking at Seoul Namsan Park?

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

What are the opening hours of Seoul Namsan Park?

Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Seoul Namsan Park least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 70) and Saturday the busiest (average 91). The single quietest day is Sun, Nov 1.

What time should I visit Seoul Namsan Park 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 Seoul Namsan Park be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 93; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Seoul Namsan Park

Jung-gu, Seoul · City park

Seoul Namsan Park: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 93); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Sun, Nov 1; weekday average 85, weekend average 80; the quietest day of the week is Sunday.

Namsan Mountain rises in the heart of Seoul at an altitude of 265 meters and has been a significant landmark since the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), leaving behind several ruins. It was heavily damaged in the early 20th century, but was partially restored in 1968 with the creation of the park. Highlights include Namsan Tower and love locks left by numerous couples. Visitors can also easily reach the top by a cable car or bus.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: City park
Area: Jung-gu, Seoul
Address: 231 Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Opening hours: Open 24 hr
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available
Parking nearby: 2 lots within 500 m · about 63 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
Phone: +82-2-3783-5900

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Seoul Namsan Park: 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
			10/2890	2990	3092	3193
11/160	270	380	485	579	687	789
873	978	1083	1187	1284	1393	1493
1573	1683	1786	1886	1986	2092	2189
2273	2380	2483	2585

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 1 60 · Sun, Nov 8 73 · Sun, Nov 15 73
Quietest days	Sun, Nov 1 60 · Mon, Nov 2 70 · Sun, Nov 8 73
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 93 · Fri, Nov 13 93 · Sat, Nov 14 93
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 85 · weekends 80
Average by day of week	Mon 78 · Tue 83 · Wed 87 · Thu 85 · Fri 91 · Sat 91 · Sun 70 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

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

Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 10 km
Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 12 km
《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 3 km
Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 11 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Seoul Namsan Park?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Seoul Namsan Park?: Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Seoul Namsan Park least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 70) and Saturday the busiest (average 91). The single quietest day is Sun, Nov 1.
What time should I visit Seoul Namsan Park 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 Seoul Namsan Park be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 93; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

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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).