Korea’s Nature Healing Spots Enjoyed Even in the City #2

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Nov 11
3 min read

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In the midst of a busy city life, there are times when you desperately want a quiet mountain or a cool sea.

You don't have to travel far to enjoy nature.

Even in Seoul, you can fully connect with nature and enjoy a quiet, relaxing time.

Let's go to Seoul's healing spots where you can enjoy nature in the city center in various ways!

Let's begin😎

Musugol Green Welfare Center is a forest healing center built on the slopes of Dobongsan Mountain, designed to heal both body and mind within the city. Spending time in the peaceful and quiet Musugol area while enjoying various programs naturally brings healing. The programs are divided into experiential and customized types, with the most popular being the experiential "Musuhan Hyu" program.

This program splits into "Mu" focusing on health measurement and exercise, and "Su" centered on water-related activities. You can enjoy unique forest healing experiences such as warm cypress wood saunas, tea time, singing bowl meditation, and health check-ups. Each program involves walking through the center’s diverse gardens, yards, vegetable patches, and cypress paths, allowing you to feel the healing power of nature. Designed purely for rest, this place offers a perfect gift of relaxation from the stresses of daily life.

Address: 266-2 Dobong-ro 169-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

Website: https://yeyak.seoul.go.kr/web/reservation/selectReservView.do?rsv_svc_id=S241017171609333347

Work: 9:30AM – 5:30 (Mon, Closed)

First Coffee Lab is a resort-themed café that recreates the ocean in the city through media art. The floor’s media art shows waves continuously rolling in, giving visitors a refreshing feeling as if they’re by the sea. Thanks to its spacious interior and cozy atmosphere, it attracts not only people looking for photo spots but also those who come to work or relax comfortably.

Operated by First Academy, a barista training institute, the café offers specialty coffee made from fresh beans alongside a variety of other coffees and drinks. The diverse desserts, all freshly made daily, provide a delightful choice for visitors of all ages. With diverse seating spread across the first and second floors, outdoor, and terrace areas, you can enjoy a relaxing time amid the rolling waves in the heart of Seoul!

Address: 39 Bongeunsa-ro 6-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Work: 11 – 1AM

Heidi Haus is a premium wellness club surrounded by the nature of Umyeonsan, where you can enjoy both exercise and relaxation. The fitness area, equipped for Pilates and yoga, features a spacious 7-meter-high ceiling and natural lighting, offering a comfortable workout environment. The spa and sauna, designed with various themes, along with serene indoor and outdoor pools, help rejuvenate both body and mind. The highlight is the open spa at 11 meters high, offering panoramic views of Umyeonsan.

Additionally, there’s a screen golf practice range, a café, and a restaurant serving healthy meals, providing diverse relaxation options. While it operates on an annual membership basis, day passes are also available for flexible visits. Designed with meticulous attention to rest, spend a healthy day surrounded by Umyeonsan’s nature and fully enjoy the natural beauty within the city.