South Korea
South Korea gives us 24 places, led by 7 amusement parks and 6 historic sites, with 4 nature and walks.
3Destinations
9Family attractions
3Types of day out
Quick facts about South Korea
CurrencySouth Korean won
LanguageKorean
Time zoneKST (UTC+9)
PaymentCards almost everywhere
English spokenModerate (EF EPI #48)
1Top family destinations in South Korea
2Explore by region
3Things to do in South Korea
Tours & tickets in South Korea
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Travel essentials for South Korea
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4Practical essentials
Dish to tryBulgogi with Kimchi
CapitalSeoul
Plug typesSchuko, Europlug
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number112
Calling code+82
Daylight10–15 hours of daylight
Population51,466,201
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
5Recently updated guides
6Plan your trip to South Korea
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetCards almost everywhere
Packing listPlugs: Schuko, Europlug
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +82
7South Korea with kids – highlights
Why families love South Korea
Outside Seoul, coverage drops sharply: Jeju has 2 places and everywhere else 1. That makes a single base the obvious approach. We have no climate reading yet, so we will not name the months.
Read our top picks →Easy to travelCards almost everywhere · English: moderate
Food to tryBulgogi with Kimchi
So much to see9 family attractions in 3 destinations
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
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