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Guide to Ski Resorts in Korea
Skiing and snowboarding facilities in the resorts usually open between late November and early December and end around early March. However, take note that weather and unforeseen circumstances may lead to a change of schedule. Also, as all resorts differ in prices and operating hours of offered services such as lifts, ski programs, snowboarding, etc., it is strongly recommended to visit each resort’s official website for details.
Many ski resorts in Korea are scattered throughout Gangwon-do, the region that receives the most annual snowfall. These facilities, despite being located out of the popular Seoul, attract thousands of tourists each year who come to enjoy the winter season by hitting the slopes. Equipped with modern facilities and offering a range of courses, these resorts have a little something for everyone. There are also a number of great resorts located right on the outskirts of Seoul, allowing for quick and convenient ski trips.
Most resorts are large, leisure-focused facilities that stay open all year round and offer plush accommodations and amenities; however, the most popular time to visit these resorts is during the peak ski season from mid-December to the end of February. During this period, prices for the accommodations tend to increase and rooms fill up fast. Therefore, visitors who are unable to get lodging within the resort complexes are recommended to reserve hotels, motels, or pensions (inns) in the surrounding areas ahead of time.
Phoenix Park has beautiful natural scenery, perfect powder, and exceptional facilities like the mountaintop restaurant, which contributes to a stellar skiing and snowboarding experience.
Developers of the resort took advantage of the area’s natural terrain and developed top-notch facilities that are said to be among the best ski facilities in Korea.
Vivaldi Park Ski World was the first ski resort in Korea to offer nighttime skiing and as such, has become a favorite among young skiers in their teens and twenties.
The resort offers six slopes with various courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers and can accommodate up to 3,000 people.
Eight out of ten slopes are for beginner and intermediate skiers, and the remaining two slopes are for advanced skiers.
It’s located only 40 minutes away from Gangnam in Seoul, so visitors can make a day trip out to this beautiful ski resort.
