Published Date : Dec 30, 2019 / Edited Date : Aug 31, 2023
In winter, many people tend to refrain from getting involved in outdoor activities. Yet there are places that you can enjoy only in winter and you may be apt to miss throughout the rest of the year. They include ice skating rinks that you can use easily to have fun in the middle of winter with your family, friends, and sweetheart. Let’s look at some well-known ice skating rinks in town so you can enjoy skating with your loved ones this winter.
Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink
This year, Seoul Plaza Skating Rink opens from Dec. 21, 2022, to Feb. 12, 2023. It was in 2004 that an elliptical-shaped Seoul Plaza was completed. The plaza turns into an outdoor ice skating rink in winter. It is loved by many as a place where even beginners can easily challenge themselves and enjoy ice skating at very low prices in the heart of Seoul.
Address
12, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Hours
Sun - Thu 10:00 - 21:30 / Fri - Sat 10:00 - 23:00 (KST)
Getting Around the Rink
At Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink, you can rent skates and enjoy skating at incredibly low prices. Beginners can pleasantly use the rink too as the rink is divided for seasoned skaters and new skaters. In addition to free skating, you can also try curling or get skating lessons. With coin-operated lockers installed, the ice skating rink is also for those getting that sudden urge to go skating!
Grand Hyatt Seoul Ice Rink
The ice skating rink run by the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Yongsan-gu, Seoul is famous for its romantic atmosphere created by thousands of lights at night. Most notably, you can apply for a Proposal on Ice package, which offers you and your sweetheart some cake and two glasses of champagne on the ice rink for a movie-like special proposal event. The ice skating rink is a great place to visit even if you are not a hotel guest: You can enjoy good music and enjoy a romantic overlook of downtown Seoul.
Address
232, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Hours
12:00 - 21:00 (KST)
Tel
+82-2-799-8113
Lotte World Ice Rink
Located on , the Lotte World Ice Rink has the greatest advantage over other places: It is an indoor facility so you can enjoy ice skating year-round. You can rent skates, a helmet, and other protective gear at the rink. You can buy them, too. The ice skating rink is often used by visitors of nearby places. Lotte World is known for world-class restaurants, Lotte World Aquarium and Lotte World Adventure. Be sure not to miss out on some fun skating!
Address
Korea Hotel Lotte World, 240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Hours
Mon - Fri 11:00 - 20:50 / Sat - Sun 11:00 - 21:20 (KST)
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