When does the Seoul Plaza ice rink open for 2026–27?

Seoul's official festival calendar lists December 18, 2026–February 9, 2027 as planned. A February 11 city release also named December 18 for reopening. As of October 16, the detailed operating hours and booking launch were not confirmed.

How much is the Seoul Plaza ice rink?

The city's current festival listing states ₩1,000 for a one-hour session including skates and helmet. Check the final season notice for extras and discount-pass conditions.

Can I book the Seoul Plaza rink online?

In 2025–26, each session had up to 600 tickets, split equally online and on site. The earlier season's online booking opened 7 days ahead. The 2026–27 booking opening and allocation still need confirmation.

Where can I skate before the outdoor season opens?

Mokdong, Taereung and Lotte World have indoor rinks. Mokdong's official guide checked October 16 lists adult entry at ₩4,000 weekdays or ₩5,200 weekends and holidays, plus ₩4,000 for two-hour skate rental; confirm the day's public session.

Seoul Ice Skating 2026–27: Dates, Prices & Booking

Skating beside Seoul City Hall is one of the city’s inexpensive winter outings. This year’s official calendar already gives a planned season and a ₩1,000 session price. The booking and daily timetable are a different matter: use last winter’s arrangements below as a reference until the detailed 2026–27 notice appears.

The short answer

Seoul Plaza is planned for December 18, 2026–February 9, 2027. The city festival calendar labels the dates as planned.
The same official listing gives ₩1,000 for one hour, including skates and helmet. This year's daily hours and booking launch remain unconfirmed as of October 16.
The 2025–26 operating and sledding information below is historical. For an earlier trip, check indoor rink sessions rather than assuming outdoor ice is open.

₩1,000

One-hour price in the city's current festival listing

12/18

Planned 2026 reopening date

600

Maximum tickets per session, 2025–26

₩6,000

Han River sledding entry, 2025–26

When does Seoul Plaza's 2026–27 skating season begin?

The city lists December 18, 2026–February 9, 2027 as planned. Its February 11, 2026 closing-season release had already said the rink would return on December 18. This is an early plan, so the final operating schedule can still change. Confirm the final notice before making a non-refundable booking around opening day.

Seoul Plaza seasons — city records; the newest row remains a plan

Season	Dates	Note
2019–20	Dec 20–Feb 9	Historical season
2020–21 / 2021–22	Not held	Pandemic interruption
2022–23	Dec 22–Feb 12	Reopened after the break
2023–24	Dec 22–Feb 11	Separate children’s rink
2024–25	Dec 20–Feb 9	Separate children’s rink
2025–26	Dec 19–Feb 8	Winter Ring theme
2026–27	Dec 18, 2026–Feb 9, 2027	Planned, not a final daily operating schedule

📍 Open in Naver Map — Seoul Plaza Ice Rink

What still needs a new notice?

Checked October 16: the 2026–27 daily hours, first-day session, booking opening, allocation, cancellation rules and Discover Seoul Pass benefit could not be confirmed. The seasonal website may still show 2025–26. Check both the year and the date; a planned opening does not guarantee every session will run in poor weather.

How did booking and sessions work last season?

In 2025–26, you bought a one-hour slot, followed by an ice-resurfacing break. The details below belong to that season, even where the price matches the current festival listing.

Seoul Plaza basics — 2025–26 reference, not confirmed 2026–27 hours

Item	2025–26 arrangement
Location	Seoul Plaza, City Hall Station, Lines 1 and 2
Hours	Sun–Fri 10:00–21:30; Sat and public holidays 10:00–23:00
Sessions	1 hour skating + 30 minutes resurfacing; 8 / 9 sessions respectively
Late nights	Dec 24 and Dec 31: last session ended at 00:30 the following day
Price	₩1,000 with skates and helmet; knee pads free
Extras	Gloves, lockers and skating aids cost extra; check the new list
Tickets	Up to 600 per session: 300 online + 300 on site
Advance booking	Online from 7 days ahead; refund until 23:59 the day before
Groups	20+ people, Mon–Thu only; advance phone booking for 30% off
Interruptions	Fine-dust measures and adverse weather could suspend sessions

Before reserving a session

Check the season. Use the new official booking link and rules once published, not an old reservation screenshot.
Bring gloves and warm layers. Ask about child age and height rules, helmet fit and skating aids before paying.
Keep a weather backup. Check operating notices and Seoul air quality on the day. Last year's pass benefit is not automatically renewed.

Where else can you skate outdoors?

Hotel rinks and smaller seasonal children’s rinks are other places to monitor. The following names are leads for planning, not confirmed 2026–27 openings. We have omitted old media-only hotel prices that could be mistaken for this winter’s tariff.

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Grand Hyatt Seoul

A seasonal hotel option near Namsan. Check the hotel for 2026–27 dates, day tickets and skate rental before visiting.

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Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul

Another hotel skating option near Namsan. Confirm whether outside guests can enter and whether rental is included in the current ticket.

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Mapo Red Road children's rink

Seoul's 2025–26 guide listed a free children's rink for ages 5–12 and height 110 cm or more, with a guardian, December 20–February 13, 11:00–17:00, closed Mondays. Adults did not skate. This season is unconfirmed.

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Incheon Asiad outdoor rink

Outside Seoul. Check the venue's current seasonal notice before making the trip; this guide does not confirm a 2026–27 opening or fare.

📍 Open in Naver Map — Grand Hyatt Seoul 📍 Open in Naver Map — Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul 📍 Open in Naver Map — Mapo Red Road children’s rink 📍 Open in Naver Map — Incheon Asiad outdoor rink

Can you go sledding beside the Han River?

Last season there were sledding parks at Ttukseom, Jamwon and Yeouido. Their 2026–27 program has not been confirmed here. Use the 2025–26 city notice below only as a reference.

Han River sledding — 2025–26 only

Park	Nearest station	Season	Hours	Entry
Ttukseom	Jayang, Line 7, Exit 2	Dec 31, 2025–Feb 18, 2026	10:00–17:00	₩6,000
Jamwon	Jamwon, Line 3	Dec 31, 2025–Feb 18, 2026	10:00–17:00; selected evenings until 20:00	₩6,000
Yeouido	National Assembly, Line 9	Dec 31, 2025–Feb 18, 2026	10:00–17:00	₩6,000

The December 30, 2025 city notice specifies 10:00–17:00 for all three, resolving an older winter webpage’s 09:00 entry for Yeouido. Slopes paused 13:00–14:00; Jamwon extended December 31–January 4 and January weekends to 20:00. Opening had been delayed by warm weather, a useful reminder that snow-making depends on conditions.

📍 Open in Naver Map — Ttukseom 📍 Open in Naver Map — Jamwon 📍 Open in Naver Map — Yeouido

Where can you skate indoors before winter?

Mokdong, Taereung and Lotte World are indoor alternatives. Check public-session availability as training, competitions and maintenance can affect access. Only Mokdong’s prices and hours below were reverified on its operator page in this check.

Indoor backup options — checked October 16, 2026

Rink	Public hours	Adult entry	Skate rental	Note
Mokdong Ice Rink	Weekdays 14:10–18:00; weekends / holidays 12:10–18:00	₩4,000 / ₩5,200	₩4,000 for 2 hours	₩2,000 deposit in peak periods / holidays; gloves and helmet required
Taereung International Skating Rink	Confirm operator’s current public session	Confirm current tariff	Confirm current tariff	Training or events may change public access
Lotte World Ice Rink	Check current daily schedule	Check official price	Check if included	Inside the Lotte World complex, Jamsil

📍 Open in Naver Map — Mokdong Ice Rink 📍 Open in Naver Map — Taereung International Skating Rink 📍 Open in Naver Map — Lotte World Ice Rink

Make the rink part of a short outing

Have a warm stop ready after skating. Indoor winter activities and winter street snacks give you options nearby; bring dry socks if children are likely to get wet.

Plan the rest of the season with Seoul Christmas 2026, winter illuminations, Christmas cakes and New Year’s Eve countdowns.

Sources

The 2026–27 city calendar is a planned listing. Operating details and sledding tables are explicitly 2025–26; unconfirmed current prices are left for the operator to confirm.