Date of Production / Date of Modification
2020.11.10 / 2020.11.10
Seoul attractions
Dream Forest
Information on Seoul Danurim Accessible Tourism
Basic Information
Overview A vastgreen space and park that spans over six districts including Gangbuk-gu andDobong-gu in Seoul. This park has been created on a site of 660,000 square meters,which was originally home to Dream Land. It is currently the fourth largestpark in Seoul after World Cup Park, Olympic Park, and Seoul Forest. This luxuriant,green park is surrounded by Byeogosan Mountain and Opaesan Mountain that boastdense forests and various trails. It is a resting space for Seoul citizens toappreciate the clear and expansive views and nature away from the bustling citycenter.
Contents Thepark harmoniously blends ecological landscape spaces, such as Cherry BlossomRoad, Maple Forest, Flower Garden, Deer Garden, and Cheongundapwon Garden, andtraditional landscape spaces, such as Wolyeongji Pond, Chilpokji Pond, WolgwangFalls, and Changnyeongwigung Ritual House. In addition, there is a 49.7-meterobservatory commanding a panoramic view of Seoul city. Visitors can experiencehigh-class culture at the Dream Forest Art Center and Sang Sang Tok TokGallery, which regularly hold various genres of cultural and artisticexhibitions, and enjoy tea and coffee at the restaurant and cafe located in thepark.
Accessibility Overall,the park provides excellent accessibility to the tourism vulnerable, includingwheelchair users, but access to traditional landscape spaces, includingpavilions and Changnyeongwigung Ritual House, is quite limited. There areaccessible parking spaces in the Cultural Center (West Gate) parking lot for 6vehicles and in the parking lot for visitors (East Gate) for 20 vehicles.Accessible restrooms can be found in the parking lot for visitors, Dream ForestArt Center, observatory, and the gallery. Wheelchair users can go up to theobservation deck using the inclined elevator on the second floor that can beaccessed through the elevator inside the art center. Wheelchairs and strollerscan be rented free of charge at the visitor center.
Tags
Park
Tourism for all
Trip to Seoul
Barrier-free traveling
Traveling in a wheelchair
Park
Places to visit in Gangbuk-gu
Places to visit in Gangbuk-gu
Seoul Danurim Accessible Tourism
Details
Address

173, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (Beon-dong)
Telephone Number
+82-2-2289-4001
Hours
Visitor Center: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Dream Forest Art Center: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. on 2F-3F / 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. on other floors
Sang Sang Tok Tok Gallery: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
La Foresta and Mei Lyn: 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Closed
Open all year round (Visitor Center, Dream Forest Art Center, and Gallery are closed on Mondays)
Available Amenities
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Information Desk
It is not easily accessible for wheelchair users.
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Access Walk (outside)
It is flat and wide without slopes or bumps.
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Access Walk (inside)
It is flat and wide without slopes or bumps.
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Elevator
It is spacious enough for an electric wheelchair and equipped with horizontal operation buttons.
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Accessible Toilet
The restrooms are spacious enough for an electric wheelchair user and well-equipped with various amenities.
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Diaper Changing Tables
Diaper changing tables are available in the accessible restrooms.
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Nursing Rooms
There are diaper changing tables, baby beds, and nursing chairs in the nursing rooms located in the visitor center, next to the Design Seoul Gallery, and in the Dream Forest Art Center.
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Wheelchair and Stroller Rental
Wheelchair and stroller rental is available for free at the visitor center.
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Stroller Storage
Strollers can be stored on the first floor of the visitor center.
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Parking Lot
Accessible parking spaces are available with a sufficient width.
Public Transportation
Address
173, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (Beon-dong)
Subway
Take bus Gangbuk 09 or Gangbuk 11 from Exit 3 of Miasamgeori Station on Line 4.
Take bus #147 from Exit 3 of Dolgoji Station on Line 6.
Take bus #147 from Exit 2 of Wolgye Station on Line 1.