● ON NOW · UNTIL 23 OCTOBER
HANEUL PARK · MAPO-GU · SEOUL
Seoul Silver Grass Festival 2026
Golden fields, sunset views and glowing night lights on Seoul’s favourite hilltop.
📅
7 days
17 – 23 October
🎟️
Free
No ticket needed
💡
7 PM
Night lights switch on
⛰️
291
Stairs to the summit
THE FESTIVAL
Seoul’s Most Golden Week of Autumn
Every October, the hilltop of Haneul Park becomes a sea of silver grass that glows gold at sunset. Once a landfill, it’s now an ecological park with sweeping views over the Han River and the Seoul skyline.
The 25th festival runs under the theme “Silver Grass: Nature’s Comfort”, and during festival week the park stays open into the evening — so you can see it by day, at sunset and under the lights.
Come for the golden hour. Stay for the lights.
YOUR EVENING
Plan the Perfect Evening
~ 4:45 PM
Arrive & Climb
Reach the park entrance and head up the 291 stairs — or hop on the electric shuttle.
~ 5:30 PM
Golden Hour
Watch the grass turn gold as the sun sets over the Han River — the best photo light of the day.
7:00 PM
Lights On
The fields glow under the night lighting until 8:30 PM — a completely different atmosphere.
WHAT’S ON
2026 Highlights
🌾 Silver grass trails
💡 Night lighting show
🎶 Live busking
🌿 Five Senses Garden
♻️ Re-born Market
📸 Photo zones
🌅 City sunset views
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Getting There & Tips
🚇 How to Get There
- Line 6 to World Cup Stadium Station, Exit 1
- Walk about 20 minutes to the Haneul Park entrance
- Climb the 291 stairs (≈15 min) or take the Maengkkongi shuttle (≈₩3,000 return)
✨ Good to Know
- Weekdays are much calmer than weekends
- Bring a jacket — it’s windy on top after dark
- Grab picnic snacks near Exit 1 before you go up
- Strollers & wheelchairs available at the summit
GOOD TO KNOW
Quick Questions
Is the festival free?
Yes — entry to Haneul Park and the festival is free. Only the optional shuttle costs a small fee, and a few special programs may need advance booking.
Stairs or shuttle — which is better?
The stairs are often faster during festival week, when shuttle queues get long. Choose the shuttle if you’re with kids, a stroller or have limited mobility.
What else is nearby?
Noeul Park next door is another great sunset spot, Nanji Hangang Park has riverside walks below the hill, and Mangwon Market is two stops away on Line 6 for a street-food dinner.
Missed the festival — is it still worth going?
Yes. The silver grass stays beautiful after the festival ends, so the hilltop is still a lovely sunset spot into November — just without the lights and performances.
Before You Go
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Information checked October 20, 2026. Times are approximate and may change — check the official site before visiting. This post contains affiliate links; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.