Skiing is a must-do winter activity in Korea! There are a lot of ski resorts for skiers to go on a ski tour. However, what if you plan to visit Korea in early spring but wonder if there’re any ski resorts still opening? The answer is YES. We’ve compiled the ski resorts you can enjoy in March in Korea.
1. Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort
Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort is a beginner-friendly ski resort, having 8 slopes for entry-level and intermediate skiers among 10 slopes. It’s only about 1.5 hours away from Seoul and it has a relatively short waiting time for the lifts since it has 6 lifts for 10 slopes. If you don’t want to ski, you can still have fun by snow sledding or enjoying the beautiful winter scenery at the ski resort!
Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort at a Glance:
- Location: Chuncheon, Gangwon Province
- Travel Time from Seoul: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Number of Slopes: 10
- Number of Lifts: 6
🏂Check out the guide below:
🏂Enjoy skiing at Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort:
- 1-Day Ski Lesson/Snow Sled/Free Time Tour: Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (~Mar 4)
- Nami Island & Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort 1 Day Package (~Mar 4)
- Ski/Snowboard Lift Pass + Equipment/Clothes Rental Package: Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (~Mar 5)
🏂Enjoy skiing at Elysian Gangchon & Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival:
- Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort & Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival (~Mar 12)
- Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort + Nami Island + Petite France + Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival (~Mar 12)
- Nami Island + Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort + Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival (~Mar 12)
2. Vivaldi Park Ski Resort
Vivaldi Park Ski Resort is one of the most popular ski resorts in Korea. It is relatively close to Seoul and it’s well known for having long and wide slopes. It has Snowy Land, a newly opened snow and snow sled theme park, which is especially loved by children. You can also stop by Nami Island, one of Korea’s most loved winter destinations, in the morning and go skiing, snowboarding, and snow sledding, or have free time at Vivaldi Park Ski Resort in the afternoon.
Vivaldi Park Ski Resort at a Glance:
- Location: Hongcheon, Gangwon Province
- Travel Time from Seoul: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Number of Slopes: 12
- Number of Lifts: 10 (including gondola)
🏂Check out the guide below:
- Guide to Vivaldi Park Ski Resort – Review & Tips
- Vivaldi Park Snowy Land Guide: Winter Wonderland in Korea
- Best Places to Visit from Vivaldi Park Ski Resort in Winter
🏂Enjoy skiing at Vivaldi Park Ski Resort:
- Nami Island & Vivaldi Park Ski Resort 1 Day Shuttle Bus Package (~Mar 5)
- Vivaldi Park Room Reservation (~Mar 3)
3. Yongpyong Ski Resort
Yongpyong Ski Resort is Korea’s iconic ski resort with a cable car at Balgwangsan Mountain and was also the venue for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. It’s a perfect ski resort to stay in overnight and enjoy ski fun to the fullest! You’ll get to stay at Tower Condominium, which has easy access to the slopes, and relaxing Ondol room bedding where you sleep on the heated floor with traditional foldable mattresses. You can easily book a 1-night stay at Yongpyong Ski Resort, lift pass, and equipment rental via Trazy!
Yongpyong Ski Resort at a Glance:
- Location: Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province
- Travel Time from Seoul: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Number of Slopes: 28
- Number of Lifts: 13 ski lifts & 1 gondola
🏂Check out the guide below:
🏂Enjoy skiing at Yongpyong Ski Resort:
- 2D1N Ski/Snowboard Tour: Yongpyong Ski Resort (~Mar 10)
- 3D2N/4D3N Ski/Snowboard Tour: Yongpyong Ski Resort (~Mar 9)
- Seoul/Airport ↔ Yongpyong Ski Resort Shuttle Bus (~Mar 12)
- Yongpyong Ski Resort Transfer (from/to Seoul & Incheon/Gimpo Airport) 24/7 (~Mar 12)
4. High1 Ski Resort
High1 Ski Resort is a premium ski resort in Korea that has high-quality slopes with natural and fluffy snow and modern ski facilities. It has all types of slopes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiers all from the Mountain Top (altitude: 1,345m). High1 Condominium is a great accommodation to stay overnight with spacious rooms equipped with a TV, full kitchen, and basic amenities.
High1 Ski Resort at a Glance:
- Location: Jeongseon, Gangwon Province
- Travel Time from Seoul: 3 hours 30 minutes~4 hours
- Number of Slopes: 20
- Number of Lifts: 6 ski lifts & 7 gondola
🏂Check out the guide below:
🏂Enjoy skiing at Yongpyong Ski Resort:
- 2D1N Ski/Snowboard Tour: High1 Ski Resort (~Mar 11)
- 3D2N Ski/Snowboard Tour: High1 Ski Resort (~Mar 11)
- 4D3N/5D4N Ski/Snowboard Tour: High1 Ski Resort (~Mar 11)
- High1 Ski Resort Room Reservation (~Mar 11)
- Seoul ↔ High1 Ski Resort Shuttle Bus (~Mar 12)
- High1 Ski Resort Private Transfer (from/to Seoul & Incheon/Gimpo Airport) 24/7 (~Mar 12)
5. Jisan Forest Ski Resort
Located very close to Seoul, Jisan Forest Ski Resort is the perfect ski resort for those who want to go skiing without the stress of long transportation rides. With a variety of slopes for all levels, beginners are welcome to experience the fun of skiing! This 1-day ski tour is highly recommended for first-timers since a basic ski lesson is included. There is also a snow sled option for family travelers with kids.
Jisan Forest Ski Resort at a Glance:
- Location: Icheon, Gyeonggi Province
- Travel Time from Seoul: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Number of Slopes: 7 main slopes & 3 sub-slopes
- Number of Lifts: 5
🏂Check out the guide below:
🏂Enjoy skiing at Jisan Forest Ski Resort:
6. Eden Valley Ski Resort
If you are looking for a way to enjoy skiing from Busan, join this one-day tour to Eden Valley Ski Resort! Located in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, it’s only 2 hours away from Busan. A basic ski lesson is included for first-timers and it offers various fun activities for kids, such as tube sledding and snow sled rides. There are even options for non-skiers, such as snow sled and free time options.
Eden Valley Ski Resort at a Glance:
- Location: Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Travel Time from Busan: 1 hour 30 minutes~2 hours
- Number of Slopes: 7
- Number of Lifts: 3
🏂Check out the guide below:
🏂Enjoy skiing at Eden Valley Ski Resort:
7. Alpensia Ski Resort
Alpensia Ski Resort was a venue for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Ski Jump event and it offers luxurious family-friendly facilities. What’s more, there are sports parks and an indoor waterpark for sport-lovers. Also, it’s located near many great winter destinations, such as Seoraksan National Park and the Pyeongchang Trout Festival venue. Definitely worth visiting for those who are looking for a world-class ski resort in Korea!
Alpensia Ski Resort at a Glance:
- Location: Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province
- Travel Time from Seoul: 3 hours
- Number of Slopes: 6
- Number of Lifts: 3
🏂Check out the guide below:
🏂Enjoy skiing at Alpensia Ski Resort:
- Seoul/Airport ↔ Alpensia Ski Resort Shuttle Bus (~Mar 12)
- Alpensia Ski Resort Private Transfer (from/to Seoul & Incheon/Gimpo Airport) 24/7 (~Mar 5)
8. Phoenix Park Ski Resort
Phoenix Park Ski Resort is a world-famous resort and was used as one of the venues of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and Paralympics. It offers high-quality snow and 21 slopes in total. For freestyle skiers and snowboarders, don’t miss out on six official slopes the Olympic-standard half-pipe at the extreme park! Also, it is highly recommended to enjoy the comfy stay and the facilities here!
Phoenix Park Ski Resort at a Glance:
- Location: Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province
- Travel Time from Seoul: 2 hours
- Number of Slopes: 21
- Number of Lifts: 8 lifts & 6 sun-kid lifts & 1 gondola
🏂Check out the guide below:
🏂Enjoy skiing at Phoenix Park Ski Resort:
- Seoul ↔ Phoenix Park Ski Resort Shuttle Bus (~Mar 12)
- Phoenix Park Ski Resort Transfer (from/to Seoul & Incheon/Gimpo Airport) 24/7 (~Mar 5)
More Things You Shouldn’t Miss Out On in Korea’s March
1) Check out winter strawberry picking tours available in March!
- Strawberry Picking + Nami Island + Eobi Ice Valley 1 Day Tour (~Mar 12)
- Pocheon Art Valley + Pocheon Herb Island + Strawberry Farm 1 Day Afternoon Tour (~Mar)
2) The Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival is only until March 19th!
- Nami Island + Garden of Morning Calm 1 Day Tour
- Nami Island + Gangchon Rail Bike + Garden of Morning Calm 1 Day Tour
- Nami Island + Petite France + Italian Village + Garden of Morning Calm
- Seoraksan National Park + Nami Island + Garden of Morning Calm 1 Day Tour
- Nami Island + Petite France + Gapyeong Rail Bike + Garden of Morning Calm 1 Day Tour
3) Book Korea Spring Special Tours in March!
[From Seoul]
- Gwangyang Maehwa Village & Jeonju Hanok Village from Seoul (Mar 13~24)
- Gwangyang Maehwa & Gurye Sansuyu Festival from Seoul/Busan (Mar 11 & 18)
- Jinhae Cherry Blossom 1 Day Tour from Seoul/Busan (Mar 24~Apr 6)
- Jinhae Cherry Blossom & Busan Sunrise Tour from Seoul (Mar 28~Apr 6)
[From Jeju]
- Jeju Island Cherry Blossom & Canola Flower Tour – Private Taxi/Van Tour
- Jeju Cherry Blossom & Canola Flower All-Inclusive Package – Flight + Private Tour (+ Hotel option)
[From Busan]
- Busan Cherry Blossom 1 Day Tour from Busan (Mar 24~Apr 7)
- Gyeongju Cherry Blossom & King Cherry Blossom 1 Day Tour from Busan (Mar 25~Apr 2)
- Gyeongju Bomun Lake & Daereungwon Cherry Blossom Tour from Busan (Mar 27~Apr 8)
- Busan Vicinities Cherry Blossom 1 Day Tour from Busan (Mar 27~Apr 12)
Above are the ski resorts in Korea you can go to in March. Pick one you prefer and enjoy the fun of skiing! For more fun and trendy things to do in Korea, don’t forget to check out Trazy.com, Korea’s #1 Travel Shop.
[Photo Credits]
Vivaldi Park Ski Resort Facebook Page
Phoenix Park Ski Resort Facebook Page
Yongpyong Ski Resort Official Site
Alpensia Ski Resort Official Site
Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort Official Site
Jisan Forest Ski Resort Official Site
Een Valley Ski Resort Official Site
High1 Ski Resort Official Site
Hi, I’ve seen your article on Ski Resorts we can go to in Mar 2022. Do you have an updated list as I am planning a ski trip for Mar 2023 – however we can only arrive there on 18-19th Mar.
Please get back to us around October for the next winter season.
Hi, have you got the weather forecast for winter 2022 as we are still hoping to do ski-ing activities in Korea during/around 18-25 Mar 2023. Would Phoenix Park and/or HighPark1 would still be opened? And appreciate your advice on their last operational date for the winter season, thanks.
Hello, we will update the opening dates of the ski resorts as soon as the ski resorts announce their opening dates. However, we don’t know about the last operational dates yet.
Hi, is there any update?
I am going to Seoul from 16-20 March 2023.
Thanks so much
Hi, I’m going to Seoul from 10-17 Mar’2023. Is there any ski that is operating and do U offer day ski? Thanks
Hello, the schedule for March 2023 isn’t decided yet. We will update the information once it’s decided.
Hi, any update on the date yet?
Hello, we don’t have any update for March yet. We will update the schedule as soon as we receive information. Thank you!
hi, during Early March still can enjoy Ski there,
Hello, please send your inquiries to inquiry@trazy.com Thank you!
Hi, is there any update?
I am going to Seoul from 16-20 March 2023.
Thanks so much
Hello, please check the updated information on this blog. 🙂 For more inquiries, please contact us via inquiry@trazy.com. Thank you!
Hello, do you have ski package for 3D2N on 12th March for 3 person? Thanks!
Hello, please send your inquiries to inquiry@trazy.com Thank you!
Hello, do you know when the last ski resort officially ‘closes’ this year in March? Thank you
Hello, all the ski resorts were closed in mid-March. For further inquiries, please kindly contact us at inquiry@trazy.com. Thank you!