Made famous by the hit Korean drama Winter Sonata, Nami Island is about a 1.5‑hour drive from Seoul and is a popular weekend getaway spot for Koreans. Nami Island offers pleasant scenery all year round — in spring, it is a dazzling garden; in summer, the dense tree shades and cool river breeze provide relief; in autumn, the ground is covered with golden ginkgo leaves and red maple leaves; and in winter, a blanket of white snow makes visitors feel as if they have stepped back into the drama's scenes.

There are two ways to get to Nami Island: one is to take the ferry, and the other is to take the thrilling and fun zip‑wire. The Nami Island zip‑wire is an experience facility that takes you from an 80‑metre‑high tower, using free‑fall dynamics, along a 1‑km‑long zip line to Nami Island. The ride is not only exciting and thrilling, but also offers panoramic views of the nearby Bukhan River, and you can enjoy the refreshing breeze as you speed along. Thrill‑seekers should not miss this — sliding down from a height of 80 metres above the ground, you can admire the island and its surrounding scenery from an excellent vantage point. Crossing the river by zip‑wire takes about 1‑2 minutes to reach the island.

Nami Island Ferry Schedule

※ Ferries to Nami Island: first ferry 08:00 / last ferry 21:00.

※ Ferries departing from Nami Island: first ferry 08:05 / last ferry 21:05.

※ The ferry schedule may be subject to change depending on circumstances. (Operating hours may be extended during the spring flower season, summer holiday season, and autumn foliage season.)

※ The journey takes approximately 5 minutes.

※ New ferry services added in 2026

· Summer: 4 July (Fri) to 24 August (Sun), last ferry (Fri, Sat, and days before public holidays at 21:30)

· Autumn: 12 September (Fri) to 23 November (Sun), first ferry (daily at 07:30), last ferry (Fri, Sat, and public holidays at 21:30)

The straight metasequoia groves and ginkgo trees on the island are the signature features of Nami Island. At the centre of Nami Island lies a grassy area of over 80,000 pyeong, surrounded by trees that encircle the entire island like a folding screen.

In addition to the Korean drama filming spots, there are many art galleries, museums, and art centres near the central plaza of Nami Island, which regularly host various exhibitions and performances. There is also a post office and a TV station on the island — you can send postcards from the post office, or even try your hand at being a news anchor at the TV station, where recording is provided free of charge. Another thing worth mentioning is the island's big animal family — all the animals are free‑roaming and live in their own ways. You can see ostriches, which are popular among visitors, and the ubiquitous, sociable large squirrels and magpies.

Taking the zip‑wire, you can experience a free fall from an 80m‑high tower and glide for about 1km, feeling the refreshing river breeze in your face.

Nami Island Map

Transportation Guide to Nami Island

1. Public Transport

The nearest subway station and bus terminal to Nami Island are Gapyeong Station (Gyeongchun Line) and Gapyeong Intercity Bus Terminal, both about 1.5km from the Nami Island ferry pier.

From Gapyeong Station or Gapyeong Intercity Bus Terminal, you can take a taxi or a city bus (No. 10‑4) to the Nami Island ferry pier. (Approx. 20 minutes on foot / about 5 minutes by car) 

2. Driving

· Search address: 1024 Bukhangangbyeon‑ro, Gapyeong‑eup, Gapyeong‑gun, Gyeonggi‑do

· Search name: Nami Island Ticket Office / Nami Island Ferry Pier

3. Direct Bus from Seoul to Nami Island 》》》Click to book bus tickets

· Seoul to Nami Island direction:

8:20 Hongik University Station Exit 4 → 9:00 Namsan Arts Center Public Car Park (near Myeongdong Station) → 9:10 Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10 → 10:40 Nami Island

· Nami Island to Seoul direction:

16:30 Nami Island → 18:00 Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station → 18:10 Namsan Arts Center Public Car Park (near Myeongdong Station) → 18:50 Hongik University Station Exit 4