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Seoul Silver Grass Festival 2026 at Haneul Park

NATURE · UPDATED OCT 12, 2026

When: Oct 17–23, 2026 · 10 AM–9 PM
Where: Haneul Park (Sky Park), World Cup Park, Mapo-gu
Getting there: Line 6 World Cup Stadium or Mapo-gu Office Stn

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For 7 days in October, the hill built on Seoul's old landfill turns silver. Hours, the subway route, the shuttle and where to go after.

Haneul Park · Photo: Ji-soo Seo (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

The basics

DATESSat Oct 17 – Fri Oct 23, 2026
The 25th Seoul Silver Grass Festival. This year's theme: 'Silver grass, nature's comfort'.
HOURS10 AM – 9 PM
Open into the evening, so you can catch sunset over the grass.
WHEREHaneul Park (Sky Park)
Inside World Cup Park in Mapo-gu. The park sits on a hill built over a former landfill.
하늘공원Google Maps

How to get there

SUBWAYLine 6 to World Cup Stadium or Mapo-gu Office Station
Then about 40 minutes on foot, including the climb up the hill.
월드컵경기장역 · 마포구청역Google Maps
SHUTTLEElectric shuttle up the hill
Leaves from the Nanjicheon Park parking lot.
난지천공원 주차장 맹꽁이 전기차Google Maps
DON'TDrive
The city expects heavy traffic and recommends public transport.

Make it a day (our route)

4 PMWalk up to Haneul Park
Late-afternoon light makes the grass glow (our tip).
SUNSETHan River view from the hilltop
Look out over the bridges and the city.
DINNERMangwon Market
Line 6, one stop past Mapo-gu Office Station.
망원시장Google Maps

Say it in Korean (show this screen)

SAYWhere is Haneul Park?
ha-neul-gong-won eo-di-ye-yo?
하늘공원 어디예요?
SAYWhere does the electric shuttle leave from?
jeon-gi-cha eo-di-seo ta-yo?
전기차 어디서 타요?

Local tips

Wear comfy shoes and bring a layer; the hilltop gets windy (our tip).
Weekends are busiest; weekday evenings are calmer (our tip).
Call the Western Parks Office (02-300-5574) if you need on-site info.

FAQ

When is the Seoul Silver Grass Festival 2026?

Oct 17–23, 2026, 10 AM–9 PM at Haneul Park in World Cup Park.

How do I get to Haneul Park?

Take Line 6 to World Cup Stadium or Mapo-gu Office Station and walk about 40 minutes, or take the electric shuttle from the Nanjicheon Park parking lot.

Sources: Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul Parks · Seoul Media Hub

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