Namsan, Seoul
Seoul, from above
Take in the city day and night from 479.7 m above sea level — Seoul’s original lookout since 1980.
Before you come
Observatory hours
Weekdays 10:00–22:30 Weekends 10:00–23:00
Last entry 30 min before close
Learn more →Observatory ticket
Adult ₩29,000 Child ₩23,000
Adult 13+ · Child 3–12 · Seniors (65+) pay the child rate
Learn more →Getting here
Namsan bus 01A / 01B from Chungmuro or Dongguk Univ.
Private cars are restricted
Learn more →Explore
What to do
Start at the observatory, then eat, drink and shop — a whole day fits inside the tower.
10:00–22:30 · 10:00–23:00
Observatory
Floor-to-ceiling glass on every side, plus digital telescopes that pull the city’s landmarks close.
6 venues
Dining
Six venues, from a restaurant that revolves once every 48 minutes to an open-air terrace bar.
Plaza 5F · Tower 1F & 5F
N Gift Shop
Namsan maps, pin badges and love locks — souvenirs you can only make here.
This season
In spring, Namsan turns pink
During Blossom Festa the plaza fills with a wine fair, and at dusk the tower lights up in bloom.
