How do we get to Nami Island from Seoul?

By car to the wharf in Gapyeong, then a ferry of about 5 minutes. On our private routes, the car and guide take you there and back.

Is Nami Island open in winter or in the rain?

Yes. The official guide says the island is open every day of the year, ferries run in the rain, and an icebreaker keeps them running in winter. Temporary suspensions are announced on the island’s website.

When is autumn foliage at Nami Island?

Usually from mid-October to early December, according to the island’s official guide. The ginkgo trees are at their best from late October to mid-November.

Are there places to eat on the island?

Yes. There are several restaurants, including Korean, Asian, pizza and pasta, and dakgalbi, as well as cafés.

Korea travel guide

Nami Island Tour from Seoul for Families

Nami Island belongs to Chuncheon in Gangwon. Its gardens and forests change with the seasons, and the island fits easily into a Seoul trip. Here is what the island’s official guide says, and the routes where we include it.

A BT TOUR group at the Nami Island gate, with the ferry behind

Getting there

Visitors reach the island by ferry, by motorboat or by zip-wire, which only runs towards the island. The ferry ride takes about 5 minutes from the wharf in Gapyeong. With a private car from Seoul, your guide handles the tickets and the timing.

Open all year

The official guide says Nami Island is open 365 days a year. Ferries run in the rain, and in winter an icebreaker keeps the route open. Temporary suspensions, for example when upstream dams release a lot of water, are announced on the island’s website. Some facilities may change with the weather.

Best seasons

Each season looks different:

Spring: flowers across the island.
Summer: deep shade along the forest paths.
Autumn: foliage usually from mid-October to early December, with ginkgo at its best from late October to mid-November.
Winter: snow and icicles across the island.

Food on the island

The island has restaurants serving Korean and other Asian dishes, pizza and pasta, and dakgalbi, plus cafés with views in several spots, so a family can stay for lunch.

Routes for this guide

Regions: Gangwon · Seoul

Frequently asked questions

How do we get to Nami Island from Seoul?: By car to the wharf in Gapyeong, then a ferry of about 5 minutes. On our private routes, the car and guide take you there and back.
Is Nami Island open in winter or in the rain?: Yes. The official guide says the island is open every day of the year, ferries run in the rain, and an icebreaker keeps them running in winter. Temporary suspensions are announced on the island’s website.
When is autumn foliage at Nami Island?: Usually from mid-October to early December, according to the island’s official guide. The ginkgo trees are at their best from late October to mid-November.
Are there places to eat on the island?: Yes. There are several restaurants, including Korean, Asian, pizza and pasta, and dakgalbi, as well as cafés.