Deoksugung Dondeokjeon 덕수궁 돈덕전
Deoksugung Dondeokjeon: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 97); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 25; weekday average 82, weekend average 91; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; opening hours: 09:00–17:30 (last entry 17:00) · closed Mondays (KST).
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Jung-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- 09:00–17:30 (last entry 17:00) · closed Mondays (KST)
- Parking nearby
- 6 lots within 500 m · about 57 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
Deoksugung Dondeokjeon: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2891 | 2986 | 3088 | 3197 | |||
| 11/187 | 2Closed | 381 | 478 | 577 | 683 | 798 |
| 881 | 9Closed | 1079 | 1181 | 1282 | 1386 | 1497 |
| 1584 | 16Closed | 1784 | 1881 | 1981 | 2079 | 2192 |
| 2288 | 23Closed | 2480 | 2573 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday. |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Wed, Nov 4 78 · Thu, Nov 5 77 · Wed, Nov 25 73 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 97 · Sat, Nov 7 98 · Sat, Nov 14 97 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 82 · weekends 91 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 81 · Wed 81 · Thu 82 · Fri 84 · Sat 96 · Sun 85 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 11 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 · 13 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Deoksugung Dondeokjeon?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Deoksugung Dondeokjeon?
- 09:00–17:30 (last entry 17:00) · closed Mondays (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Deoksugung Dondeokjeon least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 81) and Saturday the busiest (average 96). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 25.
- What time should I visit Deoksugung Dondeokjeon 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 Deoksugung Dondeokjeon be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 97; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Deoksugung Palace 0.0 km · Historic site
- Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate 0.0 km · Historic site
- Jeongdong Observatory 0.1 km · Landmark
- National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung [MMCA Deoksugung] 0.2 km · Museum & gallery
- Deoksugung Stone Wall Path 0.2 km · Street & village
- Nae Chingu Seoul Seoulgaelleori 내 친구 서울 서울갤러리 0.2 km · Museum & gallery
- Seoul Plaza 0.2 km · City park
- Seouldosigeonchukjeonsigwan 서울도시건축전시관 0.2 km · Museum & gallery