Key Observatory
Key Observatory: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 17); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Sat, Oct 31; weekday average 32, weekend average 24; the quietest day of the week is Saturday.
Called to play the role of an important key for unification, Key Observatory was established on April 11, 1998 to commemorate the sorrow of homesickness and provide security education in the area. Military in the area can also keep watch over the north from this location. Visitors can see the DMZ fences and the Guard Point as well as exhibition hall where war items can be found.
- Type
- Landmark
- Area
- Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
- Address
- 1375-1, Dongnae-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
- Opening hours
- 09:00-16:00
* Possible closure during winter season due to snow or training period - Closed
- Tuesdays
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:56 · sunset 17:34
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-839-2147 - Popularity
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Key Observatory: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2836 | 2958 | 3033 | 3117 | |||
| 11/123 | 224 | 3Closed | 422 | 522 | 622 | 726 |
| 827 | 935 | 10Closed | 1128 | 1253 | 1342 | 1428 |
| 1524 | 1621 | 17Closed | 1856 | 1935 | 2025 | 2124 |
| 2224 | 2323 | 24Closed | 2522 | 2621 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Oct 31 17 · Sun, Nov 1 23 · Sun, Nov 15 24 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Sat, Oct 31 17 · Mon, Nov 16 21 · Thu, Nov 26 21 |
| Busiest days | Thu, Oct 29 58 · Thu, Nov 12 53 · Wed, Nov 18 56 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 32 · weekends 24 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 26 · Wed 33 · Thu 38 · Fri 31 · Sat 24 · Sun 25 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Hantangang Garden Festa On now Sat, Sep 12 – Sun, Nov 1 · 10 km
FAQ
- What are the opening hours of Key Observatory?
- 09:00-16:00 * Possible closure during winter season due to snow or training period. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Key Observatory least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Saturday is the quietest day of the week (average 24) and Thursday the busiest (average 38). The single quietest day is Sat, Oct 31.
- What time should I visit Key Observatory to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Key Observatory be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 17; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Aesimmokjang 애심목장 4.8 km · Farm & fishing village experience