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Seoul

South Korea · ICN · UTC+8
37.57°N
lat
126.98°E
lng
ASIA
region
KR
country
Stunning aerial view of Seoul's urban skyline, showcasing dense skyscrapers and clear blue skies.
Avg trip cost · 5 nights
€619
mid-range, all-in
Best month
May
17°C · mild crowds
CO₂ from Berlin
1380 kg
short/long-haul · DEFRA
Match for "city + culture"
70
category match
Cost across the year

5-night trip · all-in · per traveler

flight + lodging + on-ground · 7-day rolling median

€522
cheapest · Jan
€550 €650 €750 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec €580 · best
↑ peak summer · €812 (Jun) · ↓ winter dip · €522 (Jan)
Best time to visit

May. By a mile.

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May, decomposed
Climate comfort
71
Crowd level
88
Price index
52
Sunshine
93
Event impact
72
Things to do

Six honest picks. Not sixty.

From Wikipedia + OpenStreetMap. No affiliate links, no crowd bias.

Museums

Seodaemun Prison History Hall

Seodaemun Prison History Hall (Korean: 서대문형무소역사관) is a museum and former prison in Seodaemun District, Seoul, South Korea. Construction of this building began by Imperial Japan in 1907.

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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Gwacheon

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National Museum of Korea

The National Museum of Korea (Korean: 국립중앙박물관) is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs.

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National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government

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Attractions

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Gahoe Museum €25
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10:00–18:00 high queue
Mokin Museum €25
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Museums
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Getting there

Open Best Way
Flight from Berlin
recommended
door-to-door · 1 traveler
time
9h 15m
cost
€480
CO₂
1240 kg
Train (multi-leg)
door-to-door · 1 traveler
time
cost
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Long-distance bus
door-to-door · 1 traveler
time
cost
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