What to see at Vivaldi Park Ski Resort
Ski World slopes & lifts
Located in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province, Vivaldi Park Ski World is one of South Korea’s most popular winter resorts and a top ski day-trip destination from Seoul. Built around a central base village, the resort combines ski slopes, gondolas, and winter snow-play areas within an easy-access mountain setting.
Since it’s just a few hours from the capital, it has become a favorite for both first-time skiers and experienced riders looking for a convenient mountain escape. Wondering if it’s worth visiting? If you want a hassle-free ski experience with shuttle transfers, equipment rental, and optional lessons arranged in advance, Vivaldi Park is one of the most straightforward ways to enjoy winter in Korea—whether you’re planning a day trip or an overnight ski getaway.
Vivaldi Park Ski World features 12 ski slopes served by a gondola and multiple chairlifts, catering to beginners, intermediates, and advanced skiers. The base area connects directly to rental shops and ticket counters, making it easy to move between gear pickup and the mountain. Night skiing operates in peak winter.
Twelve varied runs and a gondola make it one of Korea’s most accessible ski mountains near Seoul.
Multiple sled runs and snow zones create a winter playground for families and first-time visitors.
Egyptian-inspired décor, wave pools, and indoor hot baths add a year-round leisure element.
Parts of the resort appeared in “The Legend of the Blue Sea,” adding pop-culture appeal.
Vivaldi Park was developed in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province, by Daemyung Group—now known as Sono Hotels & Resorts—as a four-season leisure complex. Construction began in 1993, and the ski area opened in the mid-1990s under the name Hongcheon Daemyung Leisure Town.
Over time, the resort expanded to include additional condo towers, leisure facilities, and Ocean World, which opened in 2006 and added a large water park and spa component. The name “Vivaldi” references Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, reflecting the developer’s vision of a year-round destination rather than a winter-only ski hill.
Today, Vivaldi Park Ski World is considered one of South Korea’s most visited ski resorts, especially popular for day trips from Seoul.
Vivaldi Park is a modern resort complex rather than a historic structure. High-rise condo towers and hotel buildings cluster around a central ski base, with connected podium levels linking accommodation, restaurants, and ski facilities. Large glass façades and functional mountain-resort design define the main buildings.
The ski area itself is engineered along the natural mountainside, with 12 slopes, gondola lines, and lift systems designed to create long, wide runs suitable for varying skill levels. Ocean World contrasts visually with its Egyptian-inspired theme and bold decorative elements. The overall layout reflects phased development, gradually expanding into a dense, integrated resort village.
Vivaldi Park Ski World has 12 slopes served by a gondola and multiple lifts, covering beginner to advanced levels.
Yes. It’s known for long, wide slopes suitable for beginners, plus Snowy Land for non-ski snow activities.
Snowy Land is a separate winter snow-play park with sledding hills and family-friendly areas, accessible from the main base.
Most tours estimate roughly 1–1.5 hours by shuttle from Seoul, depending on traffic.
Yes. Ocean World operates separately from Ski World and includes indoor pools and spa-style facilities.
Yes, parts of the resort were used in the Korean drama “The Legend of the Blue Sea.”
Round-Trip Shuttle Transfers from Seoul to Vivaldi Park
TICKETS
From $25.49