The holiday season is here & despite the cold, South Korea celebrates the holiday in some of the most magical ways. In this blog, we’ll go through the top 5 ways Koreans celebrate the Christmas season to help you find the holiday cheer!
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1. Explore dazzling Light Festivals
With the holiday season coming, there are a lot of amazing light festivals held in Korea. Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival, Petite France Little Prince Light Festival, Pocheon Herb Island Light Festival, and department stores like Lotte Department Store and Shinsegae Department Store, Seoul City Hall Plaza, etc., are all great spots where Koreans go and see the dazzling displays.
Visit the Garden of Morning Calm:
- Seoraksan National Park & Nami Island (+ Garden of Morning Calm/ Rail Bike/ Eobi Ice Valley)
- Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival + Eobi Ice Valley + Garden of Morning Calm
Check out these tours that include the Petite France:
- Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm / Petite France
- Nami Island + Petite France + Italian Village + Garden of Morning Calm
- Strawberry Picking + Nami Island + Eobi Ice Valley (+ Garden of Morning Calm/ Rail Bike/ Petite France)
- Nami Island + Eobi Ice Valley (+ Garden of Morning Calm/ Rail Bike/ Petite France/ Alpaca World)
Visit Pocheon Herb Island:
- Pocheon Sanjeong Lake + Bidulginang Cascade + Herb Island 1 Day Tour
- Pocheon Romantic Winter Wonderland Tour from Seoul (Dec 1~Feb 28)
2. Enjoy the View at N Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower is another popular place to celebrate Christmas, especially for couples. It’s known for its deck that provides a 360-degree view of the entire Seoul city. It’s also the most romantic place for couples to promise each other’s everlasting love by locking the love padlocks. You can see the love padlock trees being decorated with lights that resemble illuminated Christmas trees! N. Grill, a revolving restaurant located on the highest point of N Seoul Tower, is another spot where you can enjoy French cuisine and a panoramic view with your beloved up in the sky.
Check out these N Seoul Tower tours:
- N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket
- Seoul Private 1 Day Tour: N Seoul Tower + Gyeongbokgung Palace + Bukchon Hanok Village (+ The Painters Show option)
3. Visit a winter-themed Theme Park
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Theme parks are always popular destinations for family, friends, and couples. The famous theme parks in Korea, Everland Theme Park and Lotte World Theme Park, have special events and decorations for Christmas. You can enjoy the theme parks with various activities, such as snow sledding or ice skating!
Prebook your trip to Everland:
Get your Lotte World tickets early & save:
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If you are in the southern region of Korea, you can enjoy the Christmas lights at Daegu E-World or Lotte World Adventure Busan theme park! E-World Illumination is held every winter, and you can see the marvelous, colorful lights everywhere.
Get your ticket at a discount on Trazy:
4. Make & Exchange Special Christmas Gifts
If you want to make and give one-of-a-kind, special Christmas gifts to your loved ones, check out these DIY activities! From accessories, perfume, to stamps, create your own unique presents, which will also give you unforgettable Christmas memories.
Make Custom Accessories:
- Make Your Own Custom Ring/Bracelet /Necklace in Hongdae
- Silver Ring Making Experience in Hongdae/ Myeongdong
- Make Your Own Korean Lettering Silver Jewelry in Eulji-ro
- Create Your Own One & Only Thread Bracelet in Seoul
- Make Your Own Custom Ring in Daegu
Make Custom Perfume:
- Make Your Own Perfume in Seoul
- Find Your Personal Scent and Make Your Perfume in Gangnam
- Make Your Signature Perfume in Hongik Univ.
More DIY Items:
- Make Your Own Korean Stamp Seal in Insadong
- Neon Sign Making Class in Hongdae
- Make Your Own Orgel Music Box in Daegu
- Ceramic Mug Painting & Pottery Wheel Experience in Daegu
5. Hit the slopes (or a sled) at a Ski Resort
Koreans love to ski, snowboard, and snow sled at ski resorts during the winter! There are many ski resorts in Korea, such as Vivaldi Park, Elysian Gangchon, Phoenix Park, Alpensia, High1, Yongpyong, and many more. Private transfer services or shuttle buses are available from Seoul to these ski resorts. Also, you can visit Eden Valley Ski Resort where you can enjoy from Busan in a day!
Find out more about Christmas in Korea:
- Christmas in Korea: Best Light Festivals in Seoul and Busan
- 2025 Christmas in Seoul for Both Singles & Couples!
- Top Things to Do in Korea This December 2025
Do you know more about Christmas in Korean through the blog? Plan your trip to Korea and feel the vibes!
Don’t forget to check out Trazy.com, Korea’s #1 Travel Shop, for the latest, trendiest, and newest things to do in South Korea.
[Photo Credits]
N Seoul Tower Facebook Fanpage
Jogyesa Official Site
Garden of Morning Calm Official Site
Paradise City Official Site
Everland Theme Park Official Site
Thanks for your information about christmas in Korea