Namsan Park, Gangneung
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Namsan Park in Gangneung is a city park open at all times with no admission fee, where you can look down over Namdaecheon Stream and the city from a viewpoint. It is at 강변로 224-12 (노암동) and has forest walking paths, rest areas and a lawn. In the park stands Oseongjeong, a wooden pavilion designated as Provincial Tangible Cultural Heritage, said to have been first built in 1627, the 5th year of King Injo of Joseon. Walk along Namdaecheon Stream and cross Changpo Bridge to reach the park, which is especially popular when the cherry blossoms are out. It is open all year; for inquiries, call the Gangneung City Hall Parks and Green Spaces Division at +82-33-640-5908.
- Location
- 강원특별자치도 강릉시 강변로 224-12 (노암동)
- Opening hours
- Always open
- Closed
- Open all year
- Admission
- Free
- Contact
- Gangneung City Hall Parks and Green Spaces Division, +82-33-640-5908
- Restrooms
- Available
What is Namsan Park?
Short answer: A city park with forest walking paths, a viewpoint and a lawn, home to Oseongjeong, a pavilion designated as Provincial Tangible Cultural Heritage.
Walk along Namdaecheon Stream and cross Changpo Bridge to reach Namsan Park. It is said that an evening walk here also gives you a view of Gangneung at night.
What are the opening hours and admission fee?
Short answer: Admission is free, and it is always open, every day of the year.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 강원특별자치도 강릉시 강변로 224-12 (노암동) |
| Opening hours | Always open |
| Closed | Open all year |
| Admission | Free |
| Contact | Gangneung City Hall Parks and Green Spaces Division, +82-33-640-5908 |
| Restrooms | Available |
You can visit Namsan Park at any time, with no time limits. On evening walks, take care on dark paths. For inquiries, call +82-33-640-5908.
What should I see in Namsan Park?
Short answer: Look down over the city from the viewpoint, and see Oseongjeong Pavilion and the cherry blossoms.
Oseongjeong is a wooden pavilion said to have been first built in 1627, the 5th year of King Injo of Joseon. The current building is said to have been built in 1927 by a fellowship of men born in the same year (Jeongmyo), who moved part of the Gangneung guesthouse (gaeksa) here.
It is described as very beautiful in cherry blossom season, when many people come.
What heritage designations does it have?
Short answer: Korea Heritage Service records list one designated heritage item in the Namsan Park area.
| Designated heritage | Category | Designated on |
|---|---|---|
| Oseongjeong Pavilion | Provincial Tangible Cultural Heritage | September 9, 1974 |
Where can I stay near Namsan Park?
Short answer: The closest is 남문로프트 (hostel), about 4 min walk. These are the 3 closest stays within 1 km.
| Stay | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 남문로프트 | Hostel | 319 m | About 4 min walk |
| 캐빈 | Pension | 495 m | About 6 min walk |
| 강릉관광호텔 | Hotel | 505 m | About 6 min walk |
Distances are straight-line distances, so the actual route may be longer; walking times assume 80 m per minute. Select a stay to open its page (in Korean) with check-in times and nearby restaurants and cafés. Property names are shown as officially registered in Korean.
Where can I eat or get coffee near Namsan Park?
Short answer: 5 restaurants between 292 m and 322 m, and 5 cafés between 285 m and 337 m, listed from the closest.
| Restaurant | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 청도양꼬치 | Chinese | 292 m | About 4 min walk |
| 고래섬 | Korean | 301 m | About 4 min walk |
| 사계절돼지사냥 | Korean barbecue | 306 m | About 4 min walk |
| 반주 | Korean | 317 m | About 4 min walk |
| 강릉대구머리찜 | Korean | 322 m | About 4 min walk |
| Café | Type | Signature menu | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 이디야커피 남산초교점 | Café | 거문도쑥 라떼, 저당 하동매실 그린티 | 285 m | About 4 min walk |
| 온전 | Café | 아메리카노, 카페라떼 | 303 m | About 4 min walk |
| 마노 | Dessert café | 에스프레소, 아메리카노 | 315 m | About 4 min walk |
| 빽다방 강릉남산초교점 | Café | 더블에스프레소, 디카페인 더블에스프레소 | 337 m | About 4 min walk |
| 오트톡톡 | Café | 콜드브루(only ice), 콜드브루라떼(only ice) | 337 m | About 4 min walk |
Select a name to open its page on our restaurant or café guide (in Korean). The small dots on the map also show nearby places that are not in the tables.
See it on the map
The large purple pin is Namsan Park. Tap a pin to see its name and distance.
What else is there to see near Namsan Park?
Short answer: The closest is Myeongju Art Madang (about 6 min walk), and there are 5 attractions within 4 km.
| Attraction | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myeongju Art Madang | Arts and culture complex | 440 m | About 6 min walk |
| Gangneung Daedohobu Government Office | Historic site, government office ruins | 667 m | About 8 min walk |
| Ogeumjip Thatched House | Thatched-roof house, cultural heritage | 1.0 km | About 13 min walk |
| Wolhwa Street | Folktale-themed street | 1.0 km | About 13 min walk |
| Gangneung Hyanggyo Confucian School | Confucian school, cultural heritage | 1.8 km | About 1.8 km (straight line) |
Who is Namsan Park good for?
- Anyone who wants an easy walk in the city
- Those who want city views and night views
- Anyone looking for a walk in cherry blossom season
Check before you go
- Paths can be dark in the evening
- It can be busy in cherry blossom season
Checklist
- Decide on a walking route
- For an evening visit, check travel times
- Pick nearby restaurants and cafés on the map in advance
Photos of Namsan Park
Frequently asked questions
How much is admission to Namsan Park?
It is free and always open, every day of the year.
Is there any heritage in Namsan Park?
There is Oseongjeong, a pavilion designated as Provincial Tangible Cultural Heritage; Korea Heritage Service records give its designation date as September 9, 1974.
How do I get to Namsan Park?
Walk along Namdaecheon Stream and cross Changpo Bridge to reach Namsan Park.
Where is the closest place to stay near Namsan Park?
Hostel 남문로프트 is the closest (about 4 min walk). Its page, in Korean, shows the check-in time and nearby restaurants and cafés.
Things to do in Gangneung
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Sources
- Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI, Korean-language tourist information (attraction details) · Korea Tourism Organization · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
- Korea Heritage Open API (heritage list and details) · Korea Heritage Service · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
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