One of the best activities to do in Korea in winter is skiing! Located 100 km away from Seoul in Wonju, the Oak Valley Ski Resort is a less-crowded ski resort with high-quality slopes and facilities. If you are interested in having a great skiing experience here, read this blog to check out the guide to Oak Valley Ski Resort!
You can easily reach the resort by taking the free shuttle bus it offers from Seoul, or by taking public transportation and calling a taxi when you arrive at Wonju City. Oak Valley Ski Resort consists of a ski village and a golf village. For winter activities, it offers not only skiing slopes but also sledding slopes for families to have fun. If you would like to have an overnight ski trip, the Oak Valley Ski Resort has rooms with comfy decor as well.
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1. Oak Valley Ski Resort at a Glance
| Location | Wonju, Gangwon Province |
| Travel Time from Seoul | About or less than 2 hours |
| Number of Slopes | 3 (1 beginner level, 2 intermediate level) |
| Number of Ski Lifts | 2 |
- 25/26 Opening date: December 12th, 2025 (Check out the Korea ski resort opening dates here!)
2. About the Slopes
The Oak Valley Ski Resort offers 3 slopes for all visitors, including 1 slope for beginners and 2 slopes for intermediate-level skiers.
For Beginners: The Oak Valley Ski Resort is one of the best ski resorts for beginners to learn skiing/snowboarding. If you are a beginner, have your first skiing experience at Slope I with a gentle inclination.
For Intermediate Skiers: You will have a wide range of options to choose between Slope F and Slope G. Each of the slopes features a different theme for skiers to enjoy to the fullest.
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3. About the Ski/Snowboard Lessons
For beginners and first-timers who want a lesson, there are great 140-minute options available with English- or Chinese-speaking instructors.
Also, if you and your friends or family prefer a private lesson, here’s a customized ski lesson available for 2~7 people. You will have options that include 2-hour/ 4-hour lessons. And if you have your own clothes, you can sign up for the lesson-only offer.
- Lesson Only: Private Ski Lesson: Oak Valley Ski Resort (Currently N/A)
- Private Ski Lesson + Lift Pass + Equipment/Clothes Rental Package: Oak Valley Ski Resort (Currently N/A)
Of course, if you already know how to ski and need only ski/ snowboard rental and a lift pass, here’s the package for you:
4. How to Get to Oak Valley Ski Resort
By Shuttle Bus: Oak Valley Ski Resort offers a shuttle bus service to and from Seoul on the weekends of peak season. You can take it at Hongik University Station and Myeongdong Station!
By KTX: It takes 71 minutes from KTX Seoul Station to Manjong Station. Then a 20-minute taxi ride to the resort.
By Private Transfer: If you are looking for a convenient private transfer to pick up and drop off at your hotel or the airport directly, check out Oak Valley Ski Resort Transfer.
5. Where to Eat at Oak Valley Ski Resort
1) The Valley Kitchen
This restaurant offers a rich and diverse buffet menu, thoughtfully prepared with fresh, seasonal local ingredients, all served in a stylish interior and a comfortable dining space.
- Location: Village Center, 2nd Floor
- Operating Hours:
Breakfast
A la carte breakfast (Mon–Fri) I 07:00 to 11:00
Breakfast buffet (Sat–Sun) I 07:00 to 11:00
Additional breakfast buffet operation (12/25 to 26, 1/1 to 2)
Lunch and Dinner
11:00 to 15:30 I 17:00 to 21:00
2) Starbucks Coffee
Visit Starbucks Oak Valley, where you can enjoy a wide selection of coffee, beverages, and desserts from the world-renowned coffee brand Starbucks.
- Location: Village Center, 1st Floor
- Operating Hours: Sun to Thu 07:30 to 20:00, Fri to Sat 07:30 to 22:00
3) BBQ Kitchen & Mr. Pizza
Enjoy a variety of delicious fried chicken and snack menus at BBQ Chicken, along with Mr. Pizza’s wide selection of pizzas topped with generous and flavorful ingredients.
- Location: Village Center, 1st Floor
- Operating Hours: Mon to Fri 17:00 to 23:30, Sat to Sun 12:00 to 23:00
4) Mr. Hotteok
A spot where you can enjoy hotteok, skewers, and a variety of Korean street food snacks.
- Location: Hills Village Tower C, Outdoor Plaza
- Operating Hours: 10:00 to 22:00
5) Jaws Tteokbokki
A casual spot where you can enjoy a variety of Korean street food dishes, such as tteokbokki.
- Location: Hills Village Tower C, Outdoor Plaza
- Operating Hours: 10:00 to 22:00
You can check out more places to eat or drink at Oak Valley Ski Resort here!
Check out more guides to ski resorts in Korea:
- Korea’s Best Ski Resorts Near Seoul
- The Perfect Guide to the Best Ski Resorts in Korea
- A First-Timer’s Guide to Skiing in Korea
- The Best Family-Friendly Ski Resorts in Korea
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Photo Credits:
Oak Valley Ski Resort Official Site