Top 4 Outdoor Hot Springs in Korea for a Cozy Winter Getaway
Forest Resom / Seolhaewon
Winter arrives with chilly winds and swirling snowflakes, making it the perfect season to immerse yourself in a warm hot spring and unwind. An outdoor bath, especially one that connects you with nature, offers a uniquely healing experience during winter. The stark contrast between the warm water and the crisp air melts away both physical and mental tension.
South Korea boasts numerous scenic outdoor hot spring destinations where you can experience all four seasons. December is an ideal time to enjoy outdoor onsen before the full force of winter hits. From hot springs surrounded by lush forests and snowy landscapes to luxurious spas where you can soak while gazing at the sea and sunset, these places offer both winter romance and warmth.
Today, TravelTalkTalk introduces the BEST 4 outdoor hot spring destinations in Korea, perfect for an emotional escape.
1. Yangyang Seolhaewon
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Located in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, ‘Seolhaewon’ is a private outdoor hot spring nestled in the forest, offering a feeling of being immersed in nature during winter. Even when the wind blows, the water remains warm, and as your body relaxes, the scenery and serene atmosphere provide complete rest. The hot spring combined with the snowy landscape is a unique experience only available in winter.
Seolhaewon's outdoor bath isn't just about beautiful scenery; it's also designed with meticulous attention to privacy and comfort. The surrounding pine forest blocks the wind, reducing the chill, and the subtle scent of trees in the air completes a sensory retreat. Watching the snow piled up between the outdoor bushes while bathing allows you to feel the tension melt away from your entire body.
While it's worth visiting in other seasons, Seolhaewon in winter is especially special due to its quiet and tranquil atmosphere. The harmony of white snow, green forest, and warm water allows anyone to regain peace of mind.
2. Taean Island Resom Oasis Sunset Spa
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Located in Taean, Chungcheongnam-do, ‘Island Resom’s Oasis Sunset Spa is a fantastic outdoor hot spring where you can enjoy bathing while overlooking the sea. Especially during the time when the winter sun sets into the ocean, soaking in the outdoor bath here and watching the sunset offers a more romantic moment than any other destination. Entering around sunset allows you to feel the fatigue of the day slowly melting away.
The outdoor bath faces the open West Sea, giving the feeling that the horizon is unfolding before your eyes. The unique tranquility and deep colors of the winter sea meet the warm water, completely changing the world you see from within the bath. Breathing in the cold air and entrusting your body to the warm water allows you to feel both physical and mental purification.
The Oasis Spa can be used with advance booking, even if you are not staying at the accommodation, making it perfect for a day trip of healing. Ideal for couples' trips and filial piety trips for parents, this place is a famous spot where you can feel the romance of winter most beautifully.
3. Jecheon Resom Forest Feb Nine Spa
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Located in the mountains of Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do, ‘Resom Forest’ is a spa resort with a structure that seems integrated with nature. The ‘Feb Nine Spa’ within it is a place where you can enjoy outdoor baths in a lush forest, and especially when visiting in snowy winter, the scene of white snow and steam blending together is truly spectacular. It's a space where the term 'hot spring in nature' fits perfectly.
The spa area is connected both indoors and outdoors, allowing you to enjoy the scenery of all four seasons while moving in and out of the warm water. In winter, the dreamy atmosphere created by the snow piled on the trees and the steam rising in the cold wind is exceptional. Especially at night, the subtle lighting and starlight add to the feeling of being in a secret hot spring in the forest.
Feb Nine Spa has a structure that can satisfy everyone from family travelers to solo healing travelers. If you want to stop everything for a while and enjoy complete rest in the winter mountains, this destination will fully reward your expectations.
4. Cheoksan Hot Spring Village
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Located in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, ‘Cheoksan Hot Spring Village’ is a traditional hot spring famous that has been loved for a long time, and its charm is even more pronounced when visited in winter. In particular, the outdoor bath prepared on the wooden deck creates a more elegant and familiar landscape when it snows. The harmony created by the cold mountain air and the hot spring water provides a deeper healing than any other spa.
The water of Cheoksan Hot Spring is hot spring water containing sulfur, which is good for the skin and effective for relieving fatigue. In winter, the efficacy of the hot spring water is so noticeable that you feel your body getting lighter as you sit in the bath. In addition, the outdoor bath is surrounded by old pine trees like a folding screen, giving a sense of stability as if embraced by nature.
Boasting an atmosphere that is close to Sokcho city but not complicated, this place offers a quiet rest to those who have come on a winter trip. Cheoksan Hot Spring Village, which gives a deep impression with nature alone without special decorations, is clearly a place that is always recommended as a winter hot spring destination.
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