Are you visiting from abroad? Would you like to celebrate Christmas the way you do back home? Here are some Christmas markets in Korea where you can fully enjoy the festive spirit during the 2024 – 2025 holiday season! I hope the information below is helpful!
Gwanghwamun Christmas Market
- Location: Gwanghwamun Square and Sejong-ro Park area (Recommended transportation : Bus, Lack of parking lots)
- Operating Period: December 13, 2024 – January 5, 2025
- Highlights:
- Free admission
- Slightly smaller in size
- Features around 100 booths selling seasonal items, handmade crafts, and food, creating a “Christmas Market Village” atmosphere.
- Links : https://korean.visitkorea.or.kr/kfes/detail/fstvlDetail.do?fstvlCntntsId=77d87af8-413a-4917-9ddd-b3b8bc142846
Jamsil Christmas Market
- Location: Jamsil Lotte World Mall Arena Plaza (Recommended transportation: subway; transfer from Line 6 to Line 2 and get off at Jamsil Station)
- Operating Period: November 24 – December 25
- Highlights:
- Larger and more extravagant than the Gwanghwamun Christmas Market
- Held inside the Glass House, a glass-structured building, featuring over 40 Christmas trees and decorated with more than 60,000 lights.
- Offers a variety of food, photo zones, and special experiences such as a carousel and the Chanel Ice Rink.
- Admission requires a ticket: 2,000 KRW per person for general entry or 10,000 KRW per person for a free pass.
- Links : https://www.lotteshopping.com/shpgnews/shpgnewsDetail?shpgNewsNo=SNM00000000000409898
Let me introduce two other places where you can enjoy a different festive atmosphere compared to the Christmas market above. These locations feature enchanting Outdoor Skating Rinks you won’t want to miss. Make sure to read this post and explore these magical spots for a truly memorable holiday season!
Go-to :
https://koreaatoz.co.kr/top-2-outdoor-ice-skating-rinks-in-seoul-to-visit-in-2024/
