12 Ski Resorts to Spend an Exciting Winter in Korea

Many ski resorts in Korea operate an indoor waterpark, allowing guests to enjoy swimming even in the cold winter. Even if you’re not into winter sports like skiing or snowboarding, you can spend your winter vacation by engaging in a variety of activities.
As all ski resorts differ in prices and operating periods, it is strongly recommended to check the details before visiting. During the peak ski season, from mid-December to the end of February, visitors are recommended to reserve accommodations ahead of time.

Ski Resorts in Gangwon State

Pyeongchang | Phoenix Snow Park

Phoenix Snow Park is known for its many valley-style slopes and high-quality snow. The resort features ski courses for beginner, intermediate, and expert skiers as well as nighttime skiing. In particular, beginners can enjoy skiing on the Panorama slope that reaches 2.4 kilometers. The resort operates Extreme Park for snowboarders, complete with a half pipe, table top, round quarter, and rails that follow Olympic standards. Phoenix Snow Park also operates Snow Village, with tube sledding, bobsleigh, and snow slides for children, and Blue Canyon, a year-round indoor water park, making Phoenix Snow Park a great choice for family visitors.

Pyeongchang | Mona Yongpyong Ski Resort

Mona Yongpyong Ski Resort was the first ski resort to open in Korea. The resort’s accommodations are located near the ski slopes making it convenient for skiers. The resort has 28 slopes to suit skiers of all levels and 14 lifts. With the resort’s high amount of snowfall, visitors can enjoy both an exciting ski trip and a beautiful winter getaway. Even non-skiers can enjoy the view by boarding the Balwangsan Cable Car. Departing from near the resort’s Green Parking Lot, the cable car takes just 18 minutes to reach the 1,458-meter summit of Balwangsan Mountain.

Hongcheon | Vivaldi Park Ski World

Vivaldi Park Ski World, located in Hongcheon, has become a favorite among young skiers in their teens and twenties; even the slope names like Hip-Hop, Techno, and Funky are geared towards young adults. Some of the more advanced slopes are uniquely designed with unexpected twists and turns for maximum thrills.
For those who are new to winter sports, Vivaldi Park Ski World provides the perfect setting to safely enjoy skiing and snowboarding. There are a variety of slopes with different inclines and distances to give new snow sport enthusiasts the perfect chance to gradually work their way up from the bunny slopes to the more advanced courses. The resort is also family-friendly, with amenities like Snowy Land, a late night skiing and sledding theme park that operates until 03:00, and Vivaldi Park Ocean World where you can relax at the spa after a long day of hitting the slopes.

Hoengseong | Welli Hilli Park Snow Park

Recognized for its size and safety by the International Ski Federation (FIS), Welli Hilli Park Snow Park is equipped with an international-sized board walk super pipe. Its FIS certification and variety of facilities have made it a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders alike. The snow park offers 20 slopes ranging from bunny slopes to black diamond courses and a mogul course to maximize fun and thrills. The park’s Fun Park is designed specifically for snowboarders, offering kickers and other facilities for snowboarders to practice their tricks.

Pyeongchang | Alpensia Ski Resort

Alpensia Ski Resort is tucked away in the mountains at about 700 meters above sea level and is known for its excellent snow. The resort offers six slopes with various courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers and can accommodate up to 3,000 people at the same time. Snowboarding slopes and a long-distance sledding slope are specially designed for snowboarders and visitors with family respectively. In particular, Foxtrot, a slope for advanced skiers, is famous for seeing exotic vista. In addition to the exciting winter sports, visitors can enjoy many top-notch accommodation facilities within the Alpensia Resort complex, as well as Alpensia Ocean 700, equipped with outstanding spa facilities.