Vivaldi Park Snowy Land Guide 2024 | The Best Sled Park near Seoul for Winter
Vivaldi Park Snowy Land is the winter wonderland of your childhood dreams. It has 6 totally unique sledding hills, an igloo village, snowflake tunnel, and various cold-weather activity zones, perfect for the entire family to enjoy.
Vivaldi Park Snowy Land is the perfect family-friendly winter activity in Korea.
In this guide, you’ll learn:
- when to visit Vivaldi Park Snowy Land
- what to expect at this massive snow park
- which hotels are near Snowyland
- how to get to Vivaldi Park
- what to wear and prepare for a comfortable day of outdoor activity
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In this guide
- 1 What to Expect at Vivaldi Park Snowy Land
- 2 Vivaldi Park Snowy Land Opening Dates
- 3 Planning a trip to Korea?
- 4 Sledding Hills at Snowy Land
- 5 Limited Edition Winter Tours in Korea
- 6 How to get to Vivaldi Park Snowyland
- 7 About Vivaldi Park
- 8 Where to Stay near Vivaldi Park Snowy Land
- 9 What to Wear to Vivaldi Park Snowy Land
What to Expect at Vivaldi Park Snowy Land
There are a lot of sledding hills in Korea, but Snowy Land is special. There’s a reason why it’s the most visited snow park in the country.
Be sure to greet Snowy as you arrive. After all, Snowyland is his home, and you’re just a visitor.
Don’t forget to greet your host, Snowy.
Not to worry though – Snowy loves having guests, and he’s created a massive 50,000 square metre village full of snow-covered sledding hills, dedicated to nothing but fun.
Step off the dedicated Snowy Land gondola, walk through the Snowy House, and you’re immediately transported into a winter wonderland full of snowy delights.
There’s a dedicated gondola with gorgeous views up to Snowyland at Vivaldi Park.
When you get hungry, need a bit of warmth, or want a break from sledding, head over to the Igloo Village for snacks, marshmallow roasting, and fun photo spots.
Whatever you choose to do at Snowy Land, keep in mind that it’s mostly outdoors, with few places to take shelter. I can’t stress enough how important it is to wear appropriate clothing for the winter conditions.
There’s a bit of warmth to be found at Snowy Land’s Igloo Village.
Vivaldi Park Snowy Land Opening Dates
OPENING DATES: TBA for 2025, December 6th – March last winter
Vivaldi Park Snowy Land opens every December in Korea. The exact opening date varies – mostly depending on when it’s actually cold enough for snow to stick around without melting. In 2023, there was a soft opening from December 6th to 15th, with limited sledding hills available.
It’s best to visit Snowy Land after mid-December.
The soft opening dates for the 2024 / 2025 winter season at Snowy Land haven’t been announced yet, but I’ll update you as soon as they are. At this time, the Snowy Mini, Snowy Kids, and Snowy Racing sledding hills will be open.
If you’d like to pre-book tickets, you can check out Klook for Snowy Land day tours and transport.
Headed to sledding paradise on the Snowyland dedicated gondola
I definitely recommend visiting Snowy Land AFTER December 15th if you can though. December 16th is Grand Opening date for Snowyland this winter season. At this time, most sledding hills, including the awesome Tornado and Rafting sleds will be fully open.
Vivaldi Park relies on a combination of natural and artificial snow, so you don’t really have to worry about snow conditions on the hills. There will always be enough snow to go flying down a hill.
The month of January has the most snowfall in Korea.
However, if you want to increase your chance of experiencing REAL snow at Snowy Land, try visiting in the month of January in Korea. This is typically the coldest month of the year, with the most snowfall.
Hours of Operation
From Sunday to Thursday, Vivaldi Park Snowyland is open from 10:00 to 18:00. On Fridays and Saturdays only, hours are extended to 20:00.
It gets dark around 6:00PM during winter in Korea, so if you should find yourself visiting on a weekend, you can enjoy a romantically lit snow village, and night sledding.
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Sledding Hills at Snowy Land
Vivaldi Park Snowy Land has 6 separate sledding hills that’ll keep you thrilled and wanting more. And while each one has specific height requirements for safety, there’s still a sled for absolutely everyone to ride.
Snowy Land is 50,000 square metres of winter fun © Vivaldi Park
Not every sledding hill is open during the week though, so it’s best to check their website to confirm. I’ll provide a brief description of each sled at Snowyland below, as well as information about the height and age requirements.
In my experience, they ALWAYS check the height requirement, but are pretty lax about age.
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Snowy Rafting | 스노위 레프팅
This was my absolute favourite sled at Vivaldi Park Snowy Land, and it’s exactly what you’d imagine it to be. A huge inflatable life raft, hurtling down a snowy track on a hill of snow.
Ever hurtled down a hill of snow in a life raft?
The hill for the rafting sled is close to where you exit the gondola. I recommend getting in line for this first, because you’ll want to ride it more than once, and the line can be long.
Snowy Rafting at Vivaldi Park is perfect for families with younger children, because you can all ride together in 1 big raft. We were easily able to fit 2 adults and 3 children into the raft.
Requirements: kids older than 24 months can ride with parents, children over 120cm can ride independently
Snowy Tornado | 스노위 토네이도
The Tornado sled is the other thrilling group ride at Vivaldi Park Snowy Land. This one is in a huge round tube, that goes spinning in circles down the track – hence the name, Tornado.
The Tornado is a thrilling sled at Vivaldi Park Snowy Land.
I didn’t love this one as much, since I’m prone to getting dizzy – but if that doesn’t bother you, you’ll be all over it. The kids loved it!
Requirements: kids older than 24 months can ride with parents, children over 120cm can ride independently
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Snowy Racing: High & Low Speed | 스노위 레이싱 하이 & 로우스피드
There are 2 speeds on the Snowy Racing hill. The low speed hill is set at a 20 degree angle, and the high speed is set at a 30 degree angle. If you’re riding down with your child, the 2 inner tubes are attached with rope, and the staff will show you how to keep them connected safely.
There are 2 speed courses at Snowy Racing.
Standing at the top of the Snowy Racing courses can be a little intimidating at first, but once you’re headed down the hill atop your inner tube, it’s nothing but fun.
Requirements for Low Speed: kids over 24 months and taller than 110-cm can ride with parents, children over 120cm can ride independently
Requirements for High Speed: only kids over 120-cm tall can ride this sled
Younger kids can ride the Low Speed course with parents.
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Snowy Coaster | 스노위 코스터
The Snowy Coaster is a super-long traditional style sledding hill. Kids must be over 110-cm to ride the Snowy Coaster, even with parents – probably due to its massive length, and potential high speeds.
Requirements: kids under 110-cm are prohibited from this sled, those over 24 months and taller than 110-cm can ride with parents, children over 120-cm can ride independently
Kids over 120-cm can ride the Snowy Coaster and Snowy Kids by themselves.
Snowy Kids | 스노위 키즈
This is a traditional style sledding hill, that’s about half the length of the Snowy Coaster hill.
Requirements: kids older than 24 months can ride with parents, children over 120cm can ride independently
Toasted marshmallows are especially delicious in the cold.
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Snowy Mini | 스노위 미니
Snowy Mini is a sledding hill specifically for younger kids to ride independently and safely. ONLY children under 110-cm are allowed to go on this hill.
Requirements: kids under 110-cm can ride the Snowy Mini independently, everyone else is prohibited
There are traditional sledding hills in Korea too ⓒ Lee Beomsu, Korea Tourism Organization
Limited Edition Winter Tours in Korea
Korean winter might feel downright frosty, but there’s plenty of fun things to do to help you forget the sub-zero temperatures. Don’t miss these special events and activities that are only available for 2 or 3 months of the year.
The Garden of Morning Calm Lighting Festival runs from December 9th to March 23rd.
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- Eobi Ice Valley + Strawberry Picking + Snow Sledding | December 15th, 2024 – February 28th, 2025
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- Garden of Morning Calm Lighting Festival, Snowy Land + Strawberry Picking | December 16th, 2024 – March 3rd, 2025
- Wondae-ri Birch Forest + Maebawi Icewall Day Tour | December 18th, 2024 – February 23rd, 2025
- Cheongyang Alps Village Ice Fountain Festival + Strawberry Picking | December 23rd, 2024 – February 13th, 2025
- Cheongsong Ice Valley + Pohang Space Walk Tour + Hometown Cha-Cha Market | December 25th, 2024 – February 12th, 2025
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Hit the slopes in Korea during the winter months ⓒ Korea Tourism Organization
How to get to Vivaldi Park Snowyland
Address: 262, Hanchigol-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do | 강원도 홍천군 서면 한치골길 262
Snowy Land is located in Vivaldi Park in Hongcheon, just across the border from Seoul in Gangwon-do Province.
Gangwon-do, east of Seoul, is home to mountains, seas, and beaches.
Whether you drive, join a day tour, hop on a shuttle bus, or take public transit, there are a ton of options available for getting to Vivaldi Park.
By Car
If you have your own vehicle or decide to rent a car, driving is probably the easiest way to get to Vivaldi Park. There’s free parking on-site, and having your own transport makes it very convenient to travel between Snowy Land, and all of the other facilities available at the ski resort.
Under normal traffic conditions, it takes approximately 90 to 100 minutes to reach Snowyland from popular locations in Seoul. Click any of the following Naver map links, for detailed driving directions.
It takes about 90 minutes to drive to Snowyland from Myeongdong.
- From Myeongdong | 1 hour, 30 minutes
- From Hongdae | 1 hour, 40 minutes
- From Gangnam Station | 1 hour, 30 minutes
- From Gimpo Airport | 1 hour, 45 minutes
- From Incheon Airport Terminal 1 | 2 hours
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Group or Private Tour
Joining an all-inclusive tour to Vivaldi Park is undoubtedly the most convenient and simplest way to enjoy a day of sledding at Snowy Land, if you don’t have your own transport.
Skiing is popular during winter in Korea.
There are a ton of different variations to choose from, with some including skiing, and other fun winter stops like strawberry picking or Nami Island, along the way to Snowy Land. Check them out below.
Seoul to Vivaldi Park using Public Transit
Unless you’re on a serious budget, I don’t recommend using public transit to get to Vivaldi Park. It’s time consuming, and who really wants to wait around at a bus stop in the freezing cold. It’s much better to book a round-trip shuttle bus here or here.
However, if you must take public transit – here’s how to do it.
It’s possible to take public transit to Vivaldi Park Snowy Land © Kim Jiho, Korea Tourism Organization
About Vivaldi Park
Snowy Land is actually part of Daemyung Resort’s Vivaldi Park. This is a huge resort complex, with facilities for golfing, skiing, snowboarding, or swimming, depending on the season. There are also a number of adjacent hotels of varying qualities, restaurants, cafes, and a ton of other on-site activities to enjoy.
Vivaldi Park has different seasonal activities, including this infinity pool at its golf course.
It’s the perfect place for an overnight staycation because you literally don’t have to leave the resort complex for anything. You really could visit Vivaldi Park at any time of the year, and have a total blast. I certainly have!
Where to Stay near Vivaldi Park Snowy Land
There are several hotels near Vivaldi Park. It can be a bit confusing to find them, because they’re mostly branded as Sono Hotels, rather than Vivaldi Park hotels. Trust me though – these are the hotels closest to all the amenities at Vivaldi Park, and where you’ll want to stay for an overnight trip to Snowy Land – particularly if you don’t have a car.
The Sono Hotels are closest to Vivaldi Park.
I’ve personally stayed at both Sono Felice, and Sonobell, and had a good walk through Sono Pet. I’d recommend all 3 hotels.
Sono Felice is the higher end of the 2, with gorgeous suite rooms, but it’s a bit further away from the amenities at Vivaldi Park. I actually think it’s much easier to stay at Sonobell, which is pretty much right across the street from Snowy Land and steps to all the restaurants and other activities at the resort complex.
Vivaldi Park has tons of on-site activities.
There are a ton of different room configurations and packages to choose from at Vivaldi Park. Check availability and compare rates on the following sites.
- On Booking: Sono Felice | Sono Pet Clubs | Vivaldi Park
- On Agoda: Sono Felice | Vivaldi Park
- On Klook: Sono Felice | Sono Pet
- On Trazy: Vivaldi Park
Sono Felice has gorgeous suite rooms, perfect for larger groups.
What to Wear to Vivaldi Park Snowy Land
Winter in Korea is frigid with Siberian winds that cut right through your body. With its location on top of a mountain, Snowy Land has few spaces that are shielded from the icy winds and freezing temperatures.
It’s very important to gear up properly, not just so you can fully enjoy your day or sledding, but also to avoid more serious issues like frostbite.
Be sure to gear up properly for a day at Snowyland.
I recommend the following, as the ideal winter gear for a day at Vivaldi Park Snowy Land: It’s windy and VERY cold.
- padded winter coat, preferably with some kind of water resistance
- snowpants, also waterproof or water resistant if possible
- water-resistant padded boots
- thick socks
- warm mittens
- earmuffs or a hat that covers your ears completely
- scarf or neckwarmer
- change of clothes (in case they get wet)
- hot packs
Icy landscapes at Vivaldi Park Snowy Land.
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Vivaldi Park Snowy Land: Essential Info and FAQs
Is sledding at Vivaldi Park Snowy Land top of your winter in Korea bucket list?
Maddi
Hi Shelly,
Thank you for your detailed and helpful explanations; I will be visiting Korea from November 29 to December 3, 2024 with family, with a free and easy day planned on December 1. I’m considering visiting Snowyland via car. Could it be because Snowyland hasn’t opened yet? Do you have any insights? Thank you in advance!
shelley
Hi Maddi, yeah – this year is a bit crazy with the super hot, super long summer, and late autumn foliage. So, most of the ski resorts and sled parks have had to delay their opening dates so far. Unfortunately, Snowy Land doesn’t fully open until December 15th usually (even under normal weather conditions) – so you’d be a bit early for it no matter what. The earliest dates I’m seeing for ski resort openings this year is November 29th – and that is way out in Daegwallyeong area in Pyeongchang (probably the coldest, snowiest place in Korea).
Nurul
Hi Shelley,
Thank you for your very detailed and helpful explanations. They really helped me understand more about the winter trip to Korea. I will be going to Korea from the 5th to the 10th of December 2024, and it’s a joined trip, with our free and easy day on the 7th of December. I plan to visit Snowyland, but on the Klook app, the tickets are not available for that date. Is it because it hasn’t opened yet? Do you have any idea? Thank you in advance.
shelley
Hi Nurul – yes, unfortunately they don’t usually open for soft opening until around December 10th. 🙁 You could keep checking back closer to the date, because things could change based on weather, but typically that’s how it has been. I’ve been getting a lot of questions about this lately – and have been recommending that people head to Yonpyong Resort instead, if you’re trying to see snow. This area is typically the snowiest part of Korea – so chances are definitely higher there. Their sledding hills are open from Dec.3. I also recommend the cable car to the peak there – I went up last year and it is INCREDIBLE. Writing a full guide on it now actually. You can check out a tour here: https://www.klook.com/activity/108333-one-day-tour-gangwondo/?aid=4488&aff_adid=923030
Sharon
Hi Shelley, Can i check if adult and children have rental of boots and pants on site?
Sharon
shelley
Hi Sharon – they definitely have snow pants and jackets, but I don’t think they have winter boots available (but not 100% on that tbh). They rent ski and snowboard boots. They also don’t rent gloves or other small items like scarves etc…
Sharon
Thanks Shelley !
Sharon
Hi Shelley.
can i check if the snowyland tickets include gondola trip to and fro and how about the sleh or rafts that is used? included in the ticket too? 42000 won adults and 19000 won kids??
shelley
Hi Sharon – yes, it’s an all-inclusive price. There is a separate gondola specifically for Snowyland, that’s located right next to the ski gondola. Everything is clearly signed in English, and easy to figure out once you’re on site. Enjoy!
Jane Rodic
Such a helpful blog thank you! We are heading December 15th this year with my 3 year old and 4 year old. Do you know if they are allowed on the beginner slope? Thanks!
shelley
Hi Jane – hmm, there is a minimum age limit of 5 for ski lessons, but I haven’t seen anything about whether they would be allowed on the slopes in a general sense, with parents etc… It’s probably better to get in touch with them directly to confirm.
Handoko
Hi Shelley, thank you for this awesome blog!
If I just want to go to snowyland, should I rent the clothing for skiing too. I am just worried my own jacket and pants will get wet.
If I visit it on early Dec, how many layers of clothes do I have to wear really ? 🙂
Regards, Handoko
shelley
Hi Handoko, thanks for your kind words. 🙂 I didn’t get overly wet there. I’d be more worried about how cold and windy it is, because you’re standing outside for long periods of time – and there’s not a lot of shelter. I do think you need some kind of snowpant to stay warm enough + hat, mittens, something to cover your neck – just a jacket wouldn’t be enough to stay warm all day. It’s hard to know what the weather would be in early December tho, so it’s probably better to check once you’re in Korea, closer to the date. You can always decide to rent spontaneously once you get to Snowyland.
Juan Domingo Maurellet
Hello there! I can’t find anywhere online where to buy the SnowyLand pass – as in the ticket to be able to take the gondola to go to SnowyLand and play there do you know where I can find this? Or is it just something I can buy once I’m there at Vivaldi Park? Thanks!!!!
shelley
Hi Juan – yes, if you have your own transport, you can just get tickets on-site. The ticket price includes the gondola up to Snowyland. If you need transport, I recommend taking a look at this tour. Given that tickets are 42,000 – 47,000 won on-site, the price is not bad, since it includes round trip transport as well: https://www.klook.com/activity/8187-vivaldi-park-snowy-land-day-tour-seoul/?aid=4488&aff_adid=640872
Zee
Hello thanks for your detailed post! Do you think it is super rushed to do the ski + snowyland one day package from klook?
shelley
Hi Zee – the ski hill and Snowy Land are right next to each other, so there’s no travel time between the two. Also all restaurants and amenities are on-site, so that’s also easy. I think it’s doable, but it really depends on how much skiing you plan
to do. If you’re a beginner, I think you could spend half day skiing and half day at Snowy Land…
SC
Hi
We are going to vivaldi on 13-15 dec 2023 and staying 2 nights at sonobell tower b family room.
We will be booking shuttle from trazy to go from myeongdong. Will it be easy to buy snowyland tickets there when we reach on that day? As the website is in Korean we are unable to check from there.
Thanks
shelley
Yes, I don’t think you’ll have issues buying on-site. Prices for weekdays are 19,000 won for kids and 42,000 won for adults. I have a suggestion though – you could try booking on Klook (the package including round-trip shuttle is 62,500 won on there) – maybe contact customer service, and see if you could have your return on a different day? Not sure if it’s possible, but you never know.
It’s def cheaper than booking shuttle buses both ways on Trazy (which would be 35,200 won just by itself). You can check it out here: https://www.klook.com/activity/8187-vivaldi-park-snowy-land-day-tour-seoul/?aid=4488&aff_adid=640872
Syaz
Hi, May I ask where do I find information of the Snowy land opening date for 2023/2024? I am coming to Seoul from Dec 2 – 8, really hope it would already open before I fly back home! Thanks in advance <3
shelley
Hi Syaz – it hasn’t been released yet, but the earliest date I’m seeing from tour companies is Dec. 10th. And this would be for a soft opening, where not all the sledding hills are opened yet. 🙁 Unfortunately, your dates are a bit early for all the winter activities to be in full swing – most of those start in the last week of December usually.
Jess
How do you get to Snowy land from the Ski Park? And how do you leave the snowy land, riding the gondola?
shelley
Hi Jess – Snowyland is part of the Ski Park. There are 2 gondolas right next to each other – one goes to the ski hill, and one takes you to Snowyland. It’s obvious when you get there, so don’t worry!
AndysWorldJourneys
wow, the place is huge and so much fun to be had!
shelley
So much fun! Definitely need proper winter gear though. Happy holidays Andy! 🙂