11-12월 Korea Trip Guide — Small but Unmissable Festivals 2025
올해가 가기 전에 꼭 가봐야 할 11-12월 서울 대표 축제·이벤트

Experience how Seoul glows in winter — lights along Cheonggyecheon, coffee aromas at COEX, design showcases, and weekend street food at Gwanghwamun.
빛·미식·디자인이 어우러진 연말의 서울, 여행 일정에 넣기 좋은 확정 이벤트만 모았습니다.

1️⃣ Seoul Lantern Festival (서울 빛초롱축제)

Location	Cheonggyecheon Stream (Downtown Seoul) 청계천 일대 (광화문–동대문 구간)
Dates	Dec 12 2025 – Jan 4 2026
Admission	Free / 무료 관람
Parking	Not recommended – use subway (Gwanghwamun or Jonggak) 도심 혼잡 → 지하철 이용 권장
Tip	Best photo time 6-8 PM; weekday evenings less crowded.
Best for	Couples / Photographers / Families 연인·사진가·가족 관람객

2️⃣ Seoul Winter Festa (서울 윈터페스타)

Location	Gwanghwamun Square · Cheonggye Plaza · DDP 광화문·청계광장·DDP 등 도심 거점
Dates	Dec 12 2025 – Jan 4 2026 (Planned)
Admission	Mostly free / 일부 체험 유료
Parking	Limited — subway preferred (광화문역 5번 출구 근처)
Tip	Follow the “City Light Trail” route (Gwanghwamun→Cheonggye Plaza→DDP)
Best for	Families, couples, night-walkers / 가족·연인 야간산책객

3️⃣ Seoul International Café Show (서울국제카페쇼)

Venue	COEX Halls A-D (Samseong-dong) 삼성동 COEX 전시장 A~D 홀
Dates	Nov 19–22 2025
Admission	₩25,000 (one-day) / ₩50,000 (full pass)
Parking	COEX paid parking available (busy hours = wait) / 지하철 2호선 삼성역 직결
Tip	Bring a reusable cup & tote bag for samples and souvenirs.
Best for	Coffee enthusiasts, baristas, influencers

4️⃣ Seoul Design Festival (서울디자인페스티벌)

Venue	COEX Hall C / 코엑스 C홀
Dates	Nov 12–16 2025
Admission	₩15,000 (General Admission)
Parking	COEX paid parking / weekend crowds — use Metro Line 9 Bong Eun Sa Station
Tip	Best photo zone : “Design Square Tunnel” with mirror lights.
Best for	Designers, students, trend researchers / 디자인·트렌드 관심층

5️⃣ K-Food Festival “Knock Knock” (케이푸드 페스티벌 ‘녹녹’)

Venue	Sejong-ro Park (Gwanghwamun Area) 세종로공원 (광화문 광장 인근)
Dates	Every Fri–Sun 16:00–21:00 until Dec 31 2025
Admission	Free Entry / 음식 · 음료 유료 구매
Parking	Downtown parking very limited → Subway (Gwanghwamun, City Hall, Jonggak)
Tip	Arrive before 6 PM to secure table; carry cash or mobile pay for street vendors.
Best for	Foodies, families, foreign travelers / 미식 여행자·가족·외국인 관광객

Image Credits © Seoul Metropolitan Government, VisitSeoul, COEX, Cafe Show Seoul Committee, WINTA Official, K-Food Festival Press Photos.
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