
Seoul Sky – Seoul’s Highest Observation Deck
It’s only been a few months since Lotte World Tower opened on April 3, 2017. Currently the tallest building in Korea and
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Where?
Seoul Sky (서울 스카이) is not only the tallest point in
- Address: 300, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu,
Seoul - Directions: Jamsil Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 8), Exit 2. Walk approx. 5min.

Pixabay, Lotte World Tower
What?
Seoul Sky has broken three Guinness World Records. Its sky deck on the 118th floor holds the title “World’s Highest Glass-Floored Observation Deck”, and the
You board the elevator on levels B1 or B2 and are then rewarded with a short but amazing ride featuring the development of
Five Levels of 360-views of Seoul and more!
Once you arrive at the 118th floor, you can explore not only one but five levels of observation deck connected through elevators, escalators, and stairs. It’s the biggest observation deck area I’ve ever seen. On top of that, you not only have views of
Highlights of
Seoul Sky definitely are the transparent glass floors jutting facing north and south, as well as the open air observatory one floor up.
Lotte World Mall Highlights
Since you need to pass Lotte World Mall to get to Lotte World Tower, there are quite a few interesting attractions housed in this mall itself. For example, there is a permanent ‘Hallyu‘ (Korean Wave) section with all kinds of K-Pop and K-drama action going on. You can take a photo with Kim Soo-Hyun or Lee Minho, dance with SuperJunior and 2PM or touch a handprint of one of your favorite idols. We also had a look at a temporary Barbie exhibition featuring some of the earliest dolls. It was fabulous!
General Information
- Address: 300, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu,
Seoul - Directions: Jamsil Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 8), Exit 2. Walk approx. 5min.
- Operating hours: 09:30-23:00 ※ Hours on opening day subject to change
- Admission
- General ticket: Adults 27,000 won / Children 24,000 won
- Fast Pass: 50,000 won
- Website: seoulsky.lotteworld.com
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