10 Kid-Friendly Things To Do In Seoul, South Korea (2024)
From fun cafes to engaging parks and educational museums, Seoul truly offers many kid-friendly places for you and your family to enjoy
By Kendra Tan -
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Looking for things to do in Seoul, South Korea that the whole family will love? You’ve come to the right place. Seoul offers a plethora of family-friendly activities, whether you're looking for engaging museums that combine fun and education, or cosy cafes with play areas that'll keep the kiddos entertained while you rest your feet. Here, we present 10 of the best kid-friendly spots in Seoul to take your children to for your next family vacation!
10 Best Kid-Friendly Places in Seoul, South Korea (2024)
CAFES
1. Super Wings Kids' Cafe
Super Wings Kids' Cafe will surely be a hit with your young ones! Inspired by the beloved Korean cartoon Super Wings, this cafe offers a unique experience where kids can engage with their favourite characters during playtime. Soft play areas, ball pits, and slides are among the fun activities available. What we also like about it is that tired parents can unwind with a cup of coffee while children enjoy the safe play area!
Address: 5th Floor, Lotte Mart, Jamsil, Seoul, South Korea
Visit its website for more information.
2. Liliput Kids Cafe
There are many entertaining things for families in Liliput Kids Cafe — from a small train ride to mini cooking classes, your children will never get bored here! It is also a good place to have meals and snacks, since it offers healthy meals for children.
Parents can relax while their young ones have a blast in the monitored play zones. This cafe is designed in a manner where you can always keep an eye out for your kids no matter where you sit.
Address: 85-3 Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Contact: +82 2-515-9633
Visit its website for more information.
3. Thanks Nature Cafe
If your kids are animal lovers, they will love this. Thanks Nature Cafe has real, free-roaming sheep, and your children can even feed them!
You can interact with the friendly sheep in a cosy setting and enjoy a variety of coffee, tea, and light snacks while soaking up the peaceful ambiance. It's a great place to bring children, and the cafe's picturesque setting makes it perfect for fun photos.
Address: 10 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Contact: +82 2-332-7470
Visit its Instagram page for more information.
4. Peach Gray Cafe
For parents who would like to unleash their youngling’s creative juices, Peach Gray Cafe will be the perfect spot — children can sit at smaller tables and draw while waiting for their food.
The cafe provides all the artwork materials (watercolour paint palette, a painting brush, and two pieces of watercolour paper) for a small fee of around S$3. Extra paper costs only around S$0.50 per piece, so you won’t have to worry about your mini-mes messing up on their first two papers.
P/S: Don’t forget to try out their famous fluffy pancakes while you’re there!
Address: 25 Songpa-dong, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea
Visit its Instagram page for more information.
THEME PARKS
5. Seoul Land
You’ll definitely spend an entire day here, because this area is massive — it is home to Seoul Land Theme Park, Seoul Zoo and Seoul Grand Park Botanical Gardens.
I’ve been to Seoul Land a couple of times, and just this one park alone was enough for an entire day. If you would like to visit the zoo, I would recommend you to cater another day for it.
Seoul Land is a family amusement park with a mix of rides for people of all ages. There are many mild rides catered to young kids such as Larva Twister and Tobot Train, as well as other exciting rides for the older children such as a flume ride and roller coasters that go upside down.
The best part of it all? No lines at all (Ok, maybe just a few, but it’s nowhere near as crowded and crazy as the Everland theme park).
Address: 181 Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Contact: +82 2-509-6000
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ATTRACTIOS/ACTIVITIES
6. Dynamic Maze Insadong
Dynamic Maze is a thrilling adventure that will delight kids and adults alike. As you navigate the maze and solve puzzles together, you'll experience the joy of family teamwork and problem-solving.
Kiddies will be thrilled with the myriad of themed rooms, games and exciting physical challenges (like rope mazes). Make sure your phone’s battery is fully charged and ready for the many pics and videos you’ll be taking throughout this experience.
When you’re done, consider heading next door to the Alive Museum for even more photo opportunities!
Address: 43 Insa-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Contact: +84 814 404 329
ANIMALS AND NATURE
7. Seoul Forest
Seoul Forest is an impressive green space where children can go outside and play, get in touch with local fauna, and perhaps see a deer or two! The park has numerous routes for walking and playing, huge playgrounds, slides, and a butterfly garden.
There are also bicycles for rent, which allow families to go around the park with more convenience.
Address: 273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Contact: +82 2-460-2905
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8. Zoolung Zoolung
This indoor petting and educational zoo teaches children about animals and how to take care of them. There are several stations where children can feed and touch certain animals, such as fish and birds. Educational shows around the park will teach kids about the importance of animals in our ecosystem, as well as wildlife preservation.
Address: 15, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07305 South Korea
Visit its website for more information.
MUSEUMS
9. National Hangeul Museum + Yongsan Family Park
For families who want to immerse themselves in Korea’s culture and history, the National Hangeul Museum is not to be missed. In this museum, kids can engage in simple and fun activities, including learning about the history and basics of the Korean alphabet, Hangeul.
Near the museum is Yongsan Family Park, where families can relax and picnic or walk after the visit.
National Hangeul Museum
Address: 139 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
Contact: +82 2-2124-6200
Yongsan Family Park
Address: 185 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
10. National Children's Science Center
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The National Children's Science Center is perfect for any budding scientists. Here, children can learn about all things science, new technologies and even some elements of nature. The centre makes learning science both enjoyable and educational — at Code Kingdom, children can explore the world of coding by building robots, experimenting with hydro science and more.
Address: 215 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Contact: +82 2-3668-3350