Nowon-gu is located in northeastern Seoul, a charming area where the city and nature harmoniously coexist. With excellent accessibility thanks to the intersection of Subway Lines 4 and 7, it offers plenty of fun activities perfect for family outings, dates, or solo relaxation time. This article will cover everything about Nowon’s attractions, hot spots, restaurants, beer festivals, and even weather information.
Popular Things to Do in Nowon
Nature Healing Spot
Bulamsan Mountain Hiking Course
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Bulamsan Mountain, located on the border between Nowon-gu, Seoul and Byeolnae-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, stands at 509.7 meters above sea level and has no entrance fee. It is accessible from Sanggye Station or Danggo-gae Station, making it convenient to reach by public transportation. The round-trip hike takes approximately 2 hours, excluding rest breaks. We recommend hiking Course 5 for the ascent and Course 4 for the descent.
Junggye Neighborhood Park
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It’s a great place to take kids—they can see dinosaurs and then play right away at the playground. There’s a large plaza in the center of the park and exercise equipment, making it convenient for many people to use. When the weather is nice, it’s also great to bring a picnic mat and lunch box for an outing.
Seoul Science Center
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This science experience center is perfect for family outings. Located at 160 Hangul Biseok-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, it’s an enjoyable place for both children and adults. Admission is free, and advance reservations are recommended for hands-on activities. The exhibition hall offers a wealth of interactive content, including stargazing and science experiments.
Seoul Science Center : https://science.seoul.go.kr/home/en/
Cultural Experiences
Seokgye Station Culture Park & Moonlight Night Market
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The park features several parasols for shade, exercise equipment, and an air jumping dome, making it a great place for children to play. The air jumping dome is available for children under 120cm from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additionally, the annual Moonlight Night Market operates with a retro concept, featuring nostalgic arcade games, a flea market, and diverse food stalls. Visitors can especially enjoy tasting craft beer and handmade makgeolli while spending pleasant time with friends or partners.
Nowon Craft Beer Festival
The annual craft beer festival ran for three days from Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31 in 2025, and was held in May in 2024. Dates may change, so it’s best to check before you go.
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Hwarangdae Railway Park
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Hwarangdae Railway Park, located at 608 Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, operates 24 hours a day. It’s perfect for strolling along the railroad tracks, and you can come any time of year to enjoy the beautiful scenery. This theme park utilizes the former Hwarangdae Station of the Gyeongchun Line, featuring many attractions like narrow-gauge trains, trams, and a tram library. Children will enjoy model trains and small exhibition experiences. Notably, there’s also a unique concept cafe where drinks are delivered by train.
Indoor Experience
Nowon World Pino Pino Famiglia
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This is a children’s career experience center for ages 4 to 7, and reservations are required. It’s extremely popular with kids. On weekdays, only group visits are permitted. Individual reservations are only available on weekends and public holidays. Admission is 29,000 won for children and 12,000 won for adults. You can play for up to 4 hours, and it’s an experience space where neither time nor money is wasted. Enjoy various job experiences and interactive exhibits designed for children, making it a great place to visit with your kids.
Nowon-gu Hwarangdae Railroad Park ‘Nowon Train Village – Swiss Hall’
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Set against Switzerland’s beautiful natural scenery, this charming spot features miniature train models and a miniature village with a fairy-tale feel, perfect for taking pictures. Closed every Monday and on public holidays, it operates from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Admission is 2,000 won for adults and 1,000 won for children. If using public transportation, it’s a 20-minute walk from Exit 4 of Hwarangdae Station on Subway Line 6. If you’re looking for a great indoor place to visit with kids in Seoul, we recommend Nowon Swiss Train Village, where you can return to a beautiful childhood wonderland.
Nowon’s Best Restaurants and Food Hotspots
Best Handmade Burger Spot: Chew’s Burger
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Address: 102, 1st Floor, 91 Sanggye-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul / Closed every Sunday
A chicken burger costs 9,900 won, making it quite affordable. It’s especially famous because many TV shows and actors visit to eat here. The bulgogi burger uses real bulgogi instead of a patty, giving it a much better texture and flavor. The most famous burger at this shop is the mochi burger, which contains cheese and is the most popular among customers.
Dinner Recommendations: Food and Drink at Chairman’s House Nowon Branch
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Address: Located on the 2nd floor at 22-22, Nohe-ro 81-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul. You’ll see it when walking from Exit 1 of Nowon Station.
This restaurant’s signature dishes are mille-feuille hot pot, galbi, soups, and jeongol. You can enjoy meat, perilla leaves, and cabbage all together; dipping them in the sauce makes for a very light and refreshing taste. It pairs exceptionally well with traditional Korean makgeolli rice wine. Also, try the bulgogi potato pancake (₩18,000) as a side. Its pizza-like flavor makes the cheese and bulgogi a perfect match.
Nowon Junggye-dong Restaurant: Junggye Meat Party Nowon Main Branch
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Address: 58-8 Junggye-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul / Daily 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Typically, the Emperor’s Short Ribs, Steak Neck Meat, Bomb Egg Stew, and Cold Noodles (both Water-based and Mixed) are excellent choices. If you crave Korean barbecue cooked over charcoal, this restaurant is the place to savor melt-in-your-mouth meat. The Egg Stew served as a side dish is especially popular with both adults and children.
A Lighthearted Cafe: O-nu-i
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It is located at 12-47, Dongil-ro 187-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul. We do not sell coffee separately; our main menu features yogurt and fruit sandwiches. Additionally, we offer a variety of smoothies and teas, making it a cafe where you can enjoy healthy beverages. The photo above shows a blueberry smoothie and peach yogurt (yogurt, peach, roasted grains, honey), and you can enjoy a variety of yogurts.
Afternoon Tea Set Cafe: Nowon Sum Cake Cafe
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Address: 62-20 Sanggye-ro 1-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul / Floors 1, 2, 4 / Open 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Pets are welcome, and the cafe operates across all four floors. Order on the 1st floor; the 2nd floor features a photo zone with circular glass windows. The 3rd floor hosts cooking classes, while the 4th floor rooftop operates as a cafe during the day and a cafe/cocktail bar in the evening, making it perfect for both lunch and dinner. It’s extremely popular with women and famous as an Instagram hotspot. Its proximity to Nowon Lotte Department Store makes it a great spot for afternoon tea sets. As shown in the photo above, the first tier features muffins, scones, and Earl Grey croissants; the second tier has muffins, cookies, and macarons; and the third tier offers fruit and yogurt.
Nowon Weather and Visitor Tips
Nowon offers distinct charms throughout the seasons. Spring and fall are perfect for strolls and picnics at Bulamsan Mountain and Junggye Neighborhood Park. Summer provides relief from the heat with water parks and indoor experiences at science museums. Winter is ideal for visiting sledding slopes and indoor activity centers. For a more comfortable visit, pack light clothing, comfortable shoes, and seasonally appropriate gear.
Conclusion
Nowon is a place where you can enjoy nature, culture, great food, and events right in the heart of the city. With family, fill your day with forest experiences and science museum adventures. With friends or a partner, have a great time at the Moonlight Night Market, beer festivals, or hot spots. Thanks to its seasonal charm and convenient location, we recommend Nowon as a Seoul day trip destination. Make a special day in Nowon where you can play, eat, and relax all day long.