Bukhansan International Climbing Center
Lead climbing wall | Bukhansan
An international climbing center at the foot of Bukhansan
An all-weather indoor lead wall: climb in rain or snow.
Bukhansan International Climbing Center, in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, has both indoor and outdoor lead walls. A day pass costs 3,000 KRW on weekdays and 4,000 KRW on weekends (as of July 2026). It is a 5-10 minute walk from Bukhansan Uiyeok Station, Exit 2, and parking is free.
I’m Bibi, a certified climbing instructor at the Korea Mountaineering School. This is a quick guide to using the center, with parking tips and the rules you need to know. Lead climbing means climbing with a rope and clipping it into the wall as you go. Bring a partner (minimum 2 people per team) and your own gear.
Bukhansan Climbing Center: address, hours, fees
Information board at the center
Address: 80 Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (서울 강북구 삼양로173길 80). It is a 5-10 minute walk from Bukhansan Uiyeok Station, Exit 2.
Opening hours (as of July 2026):
– Tuesday to Friday: 09:30-21:30
– Weekends and public holidays: 09:30-17:30
– Summer season: early April to end of October.
– Winter season: early November to end of March.
– The hours are the same in both seasons. In winter, however, the indoor walls run on a two-shift system (실내 벽 2부제) [CHECK].
Fees for adults (as of July 2026):
– Weekdays: 3,000 KRW
– Weekends: 4,000 KRW
Closed on:
– Every Monday
– Public holidays
– Substitute holidays
– Labour Day (근로자의 날)
Parking: Free, in the open lot next to the center.
Office phone: 070-4167-7468
Where to park and how to get there
Parking lot next to the center
You can park for free in the open lot next to the center.
Double parking at the center
The lot is small, so cars are double-parked. The entrance to the lot is very narrow and has no sign, so it can be hard to spot from the road.
Parking board
Please leave your mobile number on the parking board so cars can be moved easily. Also help each other when someone is looking for a car’s owner.
If you come by subway, walk 5-10 minutes from Bukhansan Uiyeok Station, Exit 2.
How to get in and pay
Indoor slippers are provided. Change into them before you enter the building.
Payment kiosk
You need two things before you climb: a pass and a signed facility consent form.
- Pass: Pay at the kiosk right by the door. You can also pay for a locker or a shower there, not only the day pass.
- Consent form: Scan the QR code on the notice board and fill in the form on your phone. Show it to the manager, and you are ready to climb.
Indoor wall or outdoor wall?
Indoor wall
The center has lead walls both indoors and outdoors, so you can choose. Many people use the indoor wall when it rains, in winter, or in very hot summer weather.
Outdoor wall
The outdoor wall is taller and has more varied angles. In good weather it gets crowded.
Facilities: showers, toilets, chargers
Stretching and training area
Inside, there is a mezzanine level with space for stretching and training.
Phone chargers
The indoor area has phone chargers and Wi-Fi.
Foot-washing station
There is a foot-washing station at the entrance, so you can rinse your feet after climbing.
Insect repellent
There are many trees nearby, so insect repellent is provided. It is handy if you climb on the outdoor wall.
Toilets and showers
The toilets and showers are on the lower floor. If you climb on the indoor lead wall, take the inner stairs down.
Route to the outdoor toilets
If you climb on the outdoor wall, take the stairs on the left side of the wall to reach them.
Safety rules and etiquette
Usage and safety rules at the center
Safety rules
You must follow the safety rules. If the manager decides you are not following them, you can be asked to leave.
Required safety rules
– Rope length: Use a rope of at least 30 m on the indoor wall and at least 40 m on the outdoor wall (recommended).
– Gloves: Leather belay gloves are required. Rubber-coated and cotton gloves are not allowed.
– Belay devices: Cinch and Vergo devices are banned.
Etiquette rules
– Chalk: Loose powder chalk is banned to keep the air clean. Only liquid chalk and chalk balls are allowed.
– Rope retrieval: After finishing an indoor lead route, the belayer (the partner holding the rope) pulls the rope back.
– Do not occupy a route for too long.
– Keep your belongings tidy and take your trash with you.
FAQ
How much does it cost to climb at Bukhansan International Climbing Center?
For adults, a day pass is 3,000 KRW on weekdays and 4,000 KRW on weekends (as of July 2026). You pay at the kiosk by the door, which also sells lockers and showers.
Is parking free?
Yes. There is free parking in the open lot next to the center, but it is small and cars are double-parked. Leave your phone number on the parking board.
Do I need my own gear and a partner?
Yes. It is a lead climbing center, so you need at least 2 people per team and your own gear. Leather belay gloves are required, and Cinch and Vergo devices are banned.
Can I use powder chalk?
No. Only liquid chalk and chalk balls are allowed.
When is the center closed?
It is closed every Monday, on public holidays, on substitute holidays and on Labour Day (as of July 2026).