Annyeonghaseyo (“hello” in Korean)! South Korea, with its gorgeous countrysides, bustling metropolises, quaint traditional villages, and infectious pop culture, is also equally famed as a prime destination during the winter. A trip to South Korea during wintertime should be accompanied by a stay at a ski resort. These resorts offer different kinds of slopes to match a variety of skill levels so whether you’re an absolute beginner or expert, be glad to know that you’re bound to find one for your skiing or snowboarding adventures. Traveling with children? Look out for resorts that provide sledding for children, gondolas, and even walking trails for those who prefer to take a stroll while taking in the beauty of the all-white scenery. Read on as we show you the top ski resorts in South Korea.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to ski slopes and equipment. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. Muju Deukyusan Resort, Muju
We will get the ball rolling with our first resort, Muju Deukyusan Resort. Located in Muju, this ski resort is the only ski resort in South Korea situated in a national park. It will take less than three hours by car if you depart from the major cities in South Korea like Seoul and Busan. Airport buses are available too.
Curious to see how slopes look like? You can now view them through the web camera provided online. The longest slope measures 6.1 km (3.79 mi) and the steepest slope is at about 60 degrees. With 13 lifts and gondolas, we reckon the waiting time to be short!
Muju Deukyusan Resort
Address: Manseon-lo 185, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk, Korea 568-811
Website: Muju Deukyusan Resort
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 12am; Sat - Sun: 7am - 12am
Price for lifts: From 14 USD
2. Daemyung Resort Vivaldi Park, Hongcheon
Vivaldi Park Ski Resort is situated in Hongcheon-gun, which is both a county and a city in Gangwon Province in South Korea. It takes about an hour and a half to reach the resort from Seoul when traveling by car.
You can enjoy top-quality facilities, including Asia’s first eight-seater lift and gondola, at one of the most popular ski parks in South Korea, which also happens to be called Alpensia. There are up to twelve distinct courses available for participants to select from.
Daemyung Resort Vivaldi Park
Address: 1290-14, Palbong-ri, Seo-myeon, Gangwon-do, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, South Korea, 212
Website: Daemyung Resort Vivaldi Park
3. Yongpyong Resort, Daegwalnyeong (from USD 94)
Did you know that Yongpyong Resort was the venue for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games? It has 14 cable lifts and 28 slopes separated accordingly for beginners to super-advanced and extreme levels. You can view all the ski slopes of Yongpyong Resort at a glance from their trail map. Depending on the time of the day you’re planning to ski for, they have various packages and prices for equipment and ski clothes rental.
Sign up for a lesson if you prefer professional guidance for your experience of skiing or snowboarding in South Korea. Prices start from 70,000 KRW (59 USD) for a half-day ski lesson in a group of five.
Yongpyong Resort
Address: 715, Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon
27.58 km (17.2 mi) from 이효석문학관
4. Phoenix Pyeongchang Hotel, Bongpyeong (from USD 151)
Phoenix Pyeongchang Hotel is located in Pyeongchang-gun, a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. You can find the Phoenix Park Ski Area 490 m (1,607 ft) from the hotel and it has 21 slopes including 6 official slopes for freestyle skiing and snowboarding. Take a peek at their slope map, lift guide, and operating hours from their official website.
The hotel is located in close proximity to a number of well-known landmarks, such as the Lee Hyo Seok Literature Forest and the Bongpyeong Traditional Market.
Phoenix Hotel Pyeongchang
Address: 174 Taegi-ro, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea, 25307
5.23 km (3.3 mi) from 이효석문학관
5. Alpensia Resort, Daegwallyeong
Alpensia Resort is another resort situated in Pyeongchang-gun. Alpensia Ski 700 is the one to look out for because it’s the place for skiing and snowboarding with its diversified six slopes available. The slopes run as long as 1.4 km (0.87 mi). Snow sledding is also available with morning and afternoon passes available at 15,000 KRW (13 USD) for a child and 20,000 KRW (17 USD) for an adult.
Other recreational activities include golfing and a grand indoor water park available all year round. Hotel rooms, inn accommodations, and suites are available for booking on their website.
Alpensia Resort
Address: (25351)325, Solbong-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
Website: Alpensia Resort
Opening hours: 8:30am - 10pm (daily)
Price for lifts: From 17 USD
6. High1 Resort, Sabuk-eup
Opened in December 2006, High1 Resort is a ski resort in Jeongseon, South Korea. Beginners can go for their 4.2 km (2.61 mi) slope with a low inclination. With the route being mostly straight, it is most recommended for starters. In fact, their facilities are disabled-friendly as they believe that everyone should be given the chance to enjoy skiing at their premises.
With hotels and condominiums connected via gondolas, you’re sure to find a comfortable room with a view. There’s also an on-site casino for those who want to try their luck at a few games.
High1 Resort
Address: 265-1 High1-gil, Sabuk-eup, 고한읍 Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Website: High1 Resort
Price for lifts: From 67 USD
7. Konjiam Resort, Gwangju
Konjiam Resort is situated in Gwangju, a city in the southwest corner of South Korea. The resort has a condominium with boutique suites with various room types. Cafes, restaurants, and a spa are available on site. Ski-lovers will adore their Ski World with nine slopes of varying levels and five super-speed ski lifts guaranteeing a waiting time of 15 minutes or less. Be greeted with a spectacular view of Gwangju city from the rest area at the mountain peak.
The ME-TIME Pass sets itself apart from the commonly known morning, noon, and night passes and allows users flexibility to choose the period they prefer to ski.
Konjiam Resort
Address: South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Gwangju-si, Docheok-myeon, Docheogwit-ro, 278 KR
Website: Konjiam Resort
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4am; Sat - Sun: 7am - 4am
8. Welli Hilli Park, Hoengseong-gun (from USD 62)
Welli Hilli Park Resort is located in Hoengseong-gun, a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. There are six slopes in total and if you’re planning to join a two-hour lesson in a group of 10 participants, it will cost 38,000 KRW (32 USD) and 48,000 KRW (41 USD) for a child and adult respectively.
On their official website, you can obtain additional information regarding the cost of lift tickets, the cost of renting ski gear, and the cost of renting snow sleds.
Welli Hilli Park Resort
Address: 451 Gowon-ro, Dunnae-myeon, Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, South Korea, 25263
17.34 km (10.8 mi) from 이효석문학관
9. Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort, Chuncheon (from USD 121)
Affordable with spacious rooms, but some amenities are outdated.
Convenient for ski trips, with a game room and a supermarket. Free sauna access.
Close to ski slopes and tourist attractions, with a convenient driving distance from Incheon airport.
Tasty food at the on-site restaurant, with a convenient GS25 downstairs.
Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort is the epitome of convenience because it provides direct access to the ski slopes as well as a 27-hole golf course for its guests. This ski resort is located in Chuncheon, the capital city of Gangwon Province, and features eight slopes that have been given names of animals.
On their website, the prices for lift tickets, ski wear, and equipment rentals are presented in an up-front and transparent manner. The prices are further categorized into four-hour, six-hour, and eight-hour time periods.
Elysian Gangchon Resort
Address: 688, Bukhangangbyeon-gil, Namsan-myeon
72.46 km (45.1 mi) from 이효석문학관
10. Oak Valley Resort, Wonju
The most populous city in the province of Gangwon is Wonju-si, which is also the location of Oak Valley Resort. There are a total of nine slopes, two of which are designed specifically for novice skiers, five for intermediate skiers, and two for experts.
On their official website, you can get an overview of the rates for renting ski lift tickets, ski equipment, and ski clothing. This will help you plan your trip more effectively. It is possible to take private lessons with a single instructor, and the hourly rate begins at 250,000 Korean Won (211 USD).
Oakvalley Resort
Address: 58, Oakvalley 2-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju, South Korea, 212, 26357
Website: Oakvalley Resort
Fall and get back up
As with all new things, if you’re a beginner in learning how to ski and can’t seem to work your way around it, don’t give up! Falling is part of learning so get up and keep trying. Whether you’re just trying to get a grasp of this new skill or a seasoned skier, make sure you check out one of these ski resorts to experience the best of the best of South Korea’s winter sports offerings.
While you’re in South Korea, you shouldn’t pass up the chance to visit the country’s numerous shopping malls, theme parks, and amusement parks that will surely give you a great time.
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