Goethe-Institut Korea (주한독일문화원)

Goethe-Institut Korea (주한독일문화원)

- Homepage
www.goethe.de
(Korean, German)

Goethe-Institut branches out worldwide as a cultural ambassador of Germany. The institution promotes German language and facilitates international cultural exchanges abroad by providing information related to Germany's culture, society and politics.



With an extensive network around the globe consisting of Goethe-Centers, cultural organizations, information centers, language examination centers, and language learning centers, Goethe-Institut is able to carry out tasks centered on foreign culture and educational policies. The center also engages in activities as a partner to Germany’s private and public cultural organizations, the federal government, and local communities.

- Address : 132, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2021-2800

- Parking
Please use nearby public parking lot as the parking space is limited.

- Day Off
Sundays & National Holidays

- Operating Hours
[General Visit (information)]
Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00

[Library Hours]
Staff hours: Mon-Fri 10:30-19:00 / Sat 10:00-16:00
Operating hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-22:00 / Sat 09:00-18:00 / Sun 13:00-18:00

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

- Homepage
nslib.sen.go.kr

- Tel
+82-2-754-7338

Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The library was moved to the current site in 1964 with a newly built building and its name changed to Namsan Library in 1965. This concrete building was built in 1964 and was designed by architect Lee Haeseong. It was designated as Seoul Future Heritage in 2013, credited for its preservation value.

It is comprised of 19 rooms and educational areas including the Humanity and Social Science Hall, Nature Science Hall, Language and Literature Hall, Electronic Information Room and more. Since opening, the library has collected nearly 500,000 books, 16,000 non-book materials, 700 continuing resources, and other special materials like old books, oriental books (including Japanese books), and more. Namsan Library also operates a reading treatment program unique to this library that began in 2005. The program includes remodeling of reading consultation room, training for people in charge of reading treatment, workshops, programs for individuals and groups. Also, various exhibitions, lectures, shows, cultural classes and other events are available all year long to enhance lifelong education.

⊙ Ahn Junggeun Memorial Museum (안중근의사기념관)

- Homepage
ahnjunggeun.or.kr

- Tel
82-2-3789-1016

The Ahn Junggeun Memorial Museum honors the memory of Ahn Junggeun (1879-1910), an independence activist and soldier who advocated for Korean independence and peace in Asia. He fought against the Japanese to defend the Korean Empire (1897-1910). He was executed in 1910 for assassinating Hirobumi Ito, the Japanese who led the invasion of Korea in 1909, in Harbin, China.

⊙ Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

- Homepage
parks.seoul.go.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish)

- Tel
+82-2-3783-5900

Originally known as Unamjeong Pavilion, the pavilion was built in 1959 to commemorate Rhee Syngman. It was demolished by the 4.19 movement in 1960 and was rebuilt on November 11, 1968. This pavilion now sits atop Namsan Mountain, with views covering the entirety of Seoul below. As it is a prime spot to view the first sunrise of the year, the annual sunrise festival takes place every New Year's Day.

⊙ Seoul Tower Plaza (서울타워 플라자)

- Homepage
www.seoultower.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

N Seoul Tower used to be the tower for broadcasting transmission and the bottom levels of the tower have restricted access to authorized staff only. Since the remodeling to the Seoul Tower Plaza in 2015, these levels are now opened the public. Visitors to the Seoul Tower Plaza building can also enjoy the terrace that is installed to serve as a walking trail for leisure walks. A beautiful panoramic view of Seoul can also be seen from 243m in x_height. at the summit of Namsan Mountain.

⊙ Namsan Seoul Tower Hanbok Culture Experience Center (남산서울타워 한복문화체험관)

- Homepage
namsanhanbok.modoo.at

Namsan Seoul Tower Hanbok Culture Experience Center is located in the lobby level (B1) of Seoul's landmark Namsan Seoul Tower. The center is designed around the theme of the Joseon dynasty, and features both large photo zones and hanbok of various styles, ranging from traditional to modern and even wedding.

⊙ 5F N Gift [Tax Refund Shop] (5F N기프트)

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⊙ Namsan Seoul Tower (남산서울타워)

- Homepage
www.seoultower.co.kr

- Tel
+82-2-3455-9277

Namsan Seoul Tower was the first multipurpose tower to be established in Korea, effectively incorporating a sightseeing observatory to a broadcasting tower. For the past 40 years, Namsan Seoul Tower has served as an iconic landmark of Korea and a representative tourist attraction. The tower's observatory offers an unobstructed view of the whole city, allowing it to become one of the all-time favorite attractions of Seoul citizens as well as domestic and international tourists. Another highlight of the tower is the Namsan Cable Car. The cable car began its operation in 1962, transferring passengers from the foot of the mountain to the base of the tower. Shuttle buses to the Namsan Cable Car from downtown Seoul are also available for visitors' convenience.

⊙ Owl's Cutlet Premium Namsan Seoul Tower(부엉이돈가스 남산서울타워)

- Tel
+82-2-318-0518

This is a Japanese cuisine located in Namsan Seoul Tower, Seoul. A restaurant serving cast iron-grilled pork cutlets. The best menu at this restaurant is pork cutlet.

⊙ HANCOOK N Seoul Tower (한쿡 N서울타워)

- Homepage
www.nseoultower.co.kr/eng/

- Tel
+82-2-3455-9292

HANCOOK is a Korean restaurant located within the N Seoul Tower, from which one can see the entirety of Seoul. The restaurant presents the traditional flavors and food culture of Korea through its Lunch and Dinner Special Courses, as well as nearly 30 a la carte menu. The latter includes Bulgogi bibimbab bansang (Grilled bulgogi bibimbap) and chamsut hanu gui bansang (charcoal-grilled Korean beef & cold buckwheat noodles).



This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 19 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto