How to visit Vivaldi Ski Resort In Korea

Daemyung Vivaldi Ski Park is one of the most popular ski resorts in Korea.

What’s not to love? Each slope has its own theme with funky music to accompany it, and it’s the perfect place to learn how to ski.

But, it can get crowded.

So, as soon as the cold weather started approaching, I booked my tickets and went skiing at Vivaldi Ski Resort.

The verdict? It’s well worth the hype!

Here’s the best way to visit Vivaldi Park, Korea, including what ski packages to choose from and other things to do in the area!

Skiing at Vivaldi Ski Park and Resort in Korea
About to hit the biggest slope at Vivaldi Ski Resort

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Vivaldi Ski Resort: Quick Overview

  • Distance from Seoul: 1.5 hour drive
  • Number of slopes: 12
  • Pros: Snowy Land is a winter paradise for kids
  • Cons: Crowded on weekends
  • Best ski package: 1 Day Ski Tour
  • Where to stay: Vivaldi Park Hotel
Peace y’all – we’re going skiing!
Peace y’all – we’re going skiing!

About Vivaldi Ski Resort in Korea

90 km from Seoul, and a 1.5-hour drive east of the capital city, lies Daemyung Vivaldi Park in Korea.

Notably a crowd favorite, it has been voted the most visited ski resort in Korea for 7 consecutive years.

Together with its easy accessibility from Seoul and its world-class ski facilities, Vivaldi Ski Resort continues to grow in popularity. It’s often seen as a bucket list destination on South Korea winter itineraries.

There are constant upgrades to all facilities and amenities to cater to the needs of the ever-growing number of visitors, which can reach 20 000 people per day!

Cafes, restaurants, and food stalls are dotted all over Vivaldi Ski Park, offering both Korean and Westernized food at reasonable prices.

However, with this title come thousands of tourists and avid skiers in search of the best places to go skiing in Korea.

This means crowds, queues for the ski lifts, and busy slopes.

View of Vivaldi Ski Park
View of Vivaldi Ski Park

The Skiing at Vivaldi Park

Vivaldi Ski Park is home to 12 slopes: 2 beginner, 5 intermediate, 4 advanced, and 1 expert.

There are 10 ski lifts, which also include a gondola.

With a total slope length of 6.7km, it may be a smaller ski park than what you’re used to in Europe or America, but overall it makes for a fun day out.

What makes Vivaldi Park Ski Resort Unique

If there’s one thing that Vivaldi Ski Resort has that the others don’t, it’s the energy and the vibe!

The slopes are named after different music genres, with speakers blaring the music that accompanies each slope name.

If you’re looking for a more relaxed and easy slope, then “Blues” is just right for you.

Reggae” is stepping it up a notch, whilst “Techno” is one of the more advanced slopes.

Rule of thumb, the faster the beat, the more advanced the slope is.

My favorite slope was “Hip-Hop”. It is a steep slope (from my point of view) and wider than the other slopes.

I also enjoyed “Jazz” as it is a nice wide slope, but tends to get a bit busy as it caters to intermediate/beginner skiers.

You can check Vivaldi Ski Tour costs here.

Before the slopes got too busy at Vivaldi Resort
Before the slopes got too busy at Vivaldi Resort

The Ski Slopes at Vivaldi Resort: How Buzy Are They?

The beginner slope is an extremely popular slope, with mostly young children and first-timers waiting in the 15-minute queue for the lift.

The waiting time for the other ski lifts varies from 2 to 15 minutes, depending on which one you want to go on.

The more challenging slope has a shorter queue.

The gondola is another way to reach the top of the highest slope. The waiting time for this is the same, if not quicker, than the ski lifts.

I visited Vivaldi Ski Resort in South Korea at the beginning of December, which is generally a quieter time. I can’t imagine how busy it would be during peak periods!

I recommend you do the same and book your Vivaldi tickets for outside of the Christmas and January peak times.

The beginners slope at Vivaldi – busy and crowded!
The beginners slope at Vivaldi – busy and crowded!

Vivaldi Park Snowy Land

Vivaldi Park Snowy Land is a perfect alternative for kids or adults who would rather spend their day doing other snow activities instead of skiing.

Snowy Land is truly a fairytale winter experience with candlelit streets, sledding, and so much more!

This is one of the best Snowy Land packages, which includes transport and entrance to the fun park.

Navigating Your Way Around Vivaldi Ski Park, Korea

Being a tourist hotspot, Vivaldi Ski Resort caters to foreigners, and all its information and signage is in both Korean and English.

If you choose to visit Vivaldi Park independently, it is easy to navigate your way around, and you’ll find a staff member who will be able to assist you.

After 10 years, I’m back on the slopes
After 10 years, I’m back on the slopes

How To Get To Vivaldi Ski Park From Seoul

There are two ways to plan your trip to Vivaldi Ski Resort. You can either go independently or purchase a ski package through a tour operator such as Klook or Trazy.

Booking through one of these tour operators is the cheapest, easiest, and most convenient way to plan your ski trip to Vivaldi Park.

They’re both highly regarded as the best tour operators in Korea and will take all the hassle out of you trying to book your trip independently.

You can also customize your tour package depending on whether you’re looking for a return shuttle service, gear rentals, or an all-inclusive package.

Compare tour prices on Klook here and Trazy here.

Queue for the ski lift at Vivaldi Park
Queue for the ski lift at Vivaldi Park

Vivaldi Park Ski: Package (All-Inclusive)

Klook offers this 1 Day Ski Package, which includes transport from Seoul, a lift pass as well as ski equipment, and clothing rental.

All of this is arranged by the Klook team, which saves you the stress of having to find your way around the ski park in search of the various ticket offices or gear outlets.

Vivaldi Park: The DIY Option

If you can speak Korean and read Hangul, you could visit Vivaldi Ski Park independently.

They offer a free shuttle service from Seoul for all foreigners. This bus leaves Seoul at 08:00 and arrives back around 20:00 the same day.

Once at Daemyung Vivaldi Ski Resort, you will need to purchase a lift pass for 75 000 won ($60), and equipment rental (ski/snowboard) will cost you 36 000 won ($30).

Additionally, you’ll need to hire your ski jacket and pants for 24 000 won ($20). A total of 135 000 won ($110) for a day on the slopes.

As you can see, it’s much cheaper to visit Vivaldi Park as part of a tour. This is because they offer massive discounts to foreigners.

READ MORE: BEST DAY TRIPS FROM SEOUL

Vivaldi Ski Resort: Equipment And Gear Rental

Vivaldi Ski Park offers great gear and equipment for rent – all of which will be included in your ski package.

It is all good quality, clean, and mostly new.

You will need to bring your own ski gloves, scarf/buff, and beanie. If you don’t have these, then you can buy them at the ski park.

Good quality waterproof ski gloves, scarves, and beanies are on sale for $18 each.

They also sell ski goggles, jackets, sweaters, pants – basically anything and everything you need. The selection is also very big, with many different styles and designs.

Next time I’ll give snowboarding a go
Next time I’ll give snowboarding a go

Vivaldi Park Accommodation

If you decide to spend the night at Vivaldi Park, there are a few great accommodation options to choose from.

At the foot of the slopes, you’ll find the Sono Hotel group with their popular Vivaldi Park Hotel. This is a great option for couples or small groups, and the location could not be better.

The Sono Felice Vivaldi Park offers luxurious options as well as larger apartments for the whole family. Staying so close to the ski slopes will make your trip even more memorable.

Click here to find all accommodation near Vivaldi Ski Resort.

Key Information For Vivaldi Park Resort

  • There are lockers available where you can keep your bags
  • Take some money with you on the slopes so that you can stop and have lunch or coffee at the high point.
  • Wear sunscreen and reapply often! I made the mistake of only putting it on in the morning, and after a full day of skiing, I arrived home with a bright red nose and face.
  • For those first-timers, ensure you wear thick socks and thermal layers under your ski jacket and pants.
  • Vivaldi Park offers ski and snowboard lessons at an additional cost which you are able to pre-book here.
  • If you’re questioning whether it’s worth traveling all the way to Vivaldi Ski Park, or any ski park, for only one day, well yes, it is! You will be exhausted afterward, but if you arrive at the park by 10:00, you will have at least 6 hours of skiing ahead of you. And in my opinion, that’s just the right amount of time.

READ MORE: THE BEST SEOUL ITINERARY

Beanie, buff, gloves… and yes, I was still cold skiing in Korea
Beanie, buff, gloves… and yes, I was still cold!

My Vivaldi Ski Resort Review

Vivaldi Ski Resort is a well-managed ski park and operates extremely smoothly. The queues weren’t as bad as I thought they would be, but this could be because I visited Vivaldi Park before peak season.

My advice, if you don’t like crowds and waiting in long lines, avoid Vivaldi Park on a Saturday afternoon in January and February.

But this also applies to other parks near Seoul, such as Oak Valley, which are also extremely popular destinations during winter in Korea.

Check availability for your preferred dates here.

There were around 4 000 people at the ski park on the day I visited, and the lines were only just bearable. I can’t even imagine how busy it must be when they are at full capacity of 20 000 people!


Have you been skiing at Vivaldi Park? Or do you have any questions? Drop me a message in the comments section below.

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15 thoughts on “How to visit Vivaldi Ski Resort In Korea”

    • Hi Carryn,

      Thanks for your detailed introduction on Vivaldi Ski Resort, I found this resort is quite big and wonder if the Resort does provide any free shuttle or transportation connecting all spots within the resort. If there is no free shuttle, will it be better to hire a car driving from Seoul to the Resort. As we will spend 4D3N in the resort, we are hesitating if it is worth to hire a car and so secure the accessibility within the resort. Thanks so much and looking forward to receiving your reply.

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      • Hi Ivany,

        I booked a day trip to Vivaldi to ski and unfortunately didn’t explore the rest of the park. While it is a big resort, the attractions are close to each other, so I think you could walk between them. A car will be expensive to rent – depending on your budget, you may want to book a shuttle from Seoul to Vivaldi instead. On a side note, I spent a few days at high1 Ski Resort and they offered a free shuttle between all the facilities. Vivaldi might be the same. Please let me know how it goes as I’d love to add that information to the blog post to help other travelers.

        Thanks,
        Carryn

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  1. Hi Camrynn,

    Loved the post and really looking forward to my trip in late January (going on a weekday). Do you know if we can independently access Snowy Land if we take the 1 day ski tour? Taking my 5yo daughter, all day skiing might be a bit much for her.

    Also, when you take lunch breaks or restroom breaks, where do you put your gears? I assume I don’t carry them around. First timer here

    Appreciate it!

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    • Hi Azzah. Yes, you can definitely access Snowy Land during your 1 day tour but you may need to purchase an additional entry ticket to access the area. You can organize this when you arrive at Vivaldi (don’t need to prebook).

      There are lockers available so you can safely store all your gear in there while you explore the resort. These lockers are also an additional cost and you pay when you arrive.

      I hope that answers your questions. Have a lovely time!

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  2. Hi, I have a group of people planning to come over to Vivaldi somewhere this December however nothing left on klook or trazy to purchase. They have their own transportation since this is large family of 12. They want to get the gondola + snowyland tix. Is there a way to get best price or how much would it be if need be to pay there since not available at klook or trazy?

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  3. Hi I’m planning to just buy the bus service to go there. If we do ala carte and pay for the skii, sledge and grandola rides, can we?

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    • Hi Jan,

      Yes, you can arrange the bus and ski trip separately. But you should book your ski pass and equipment in advance (especially during peak season). Vivaldi Ski Resort is one of the most popular ski parks in Korea and there is a limit to the number of people who can access the park every day. The Last thing you’d want is to arrive only to find out that it has reached it’s capacity.

      You can easily book your lift pass/equipment/ski lesson here and everything will be arranged for you when you arrive at Vivaldi.

      Have fun!
      Carryn

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  4. Hi, I have booked accommodation at Vivaldi Resort for 2 nights. I would like to book shuttle to Vivaldi on the 1st day with Snowyland activity and next day ski activity. Where can I book these activity separately ( does not include shuttle ) as Klook includes shuttle for return trip but I don’t need shuttle back though.

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    • Hi Ethel,

      Unfortunately, if you’re looking for a one-way tour, most operators will charge for the return shuttle.

      I recommend booking this tour (select Snowy Day Tour) which will include the shuttle from Seoul to Vivaldi and your entrance to Snowy Land.

      Then, for day 2, book this tour which is for the ski equipment/clothes/lift pass only. This does not include a shuttle.

      Hope that helps.

      Enjoy your ski holiday! Carryn

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  5. Hi Carryn! We’re planning to go to Vivaldi Snowyland however tickets are all soldout everywhere (klook,trazy and waug). Can we just purchase the ticket once we get there? or they only accept pre-booked tickets?

    Also, Do you need to show any entry tickets/vouchers to the free shuttle in Myeongdong going to vivaldi ski park for them to allow you to ride?
    Thank you in advance.

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    • Hi Karen,

      Are you planning on going during the week or on the weekend? Reason I’m asking is because Vivaldi is the most popular ski resort and there are only a limited number of snow passes available per day. It’s highly likely that they have reached their capacity for the day that you want to travel and hence tickets are sold out online.

      I recommend reaching out to Klook directly and asking them to notify you if there are any cancellations on their tour. If you’re traveling during the week when it’s less busier, you will most likely be able to get a pass once you arrive at Vivaldi. but I wouldn’t risk it on a weekend/public holiday/school break.

      Have a great trip to Korea!

      Carryn

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