Find the 'Forest Resting Shelter' When Visiting Inwangsan
Creatrip Team
4 months ago
A cozy wooden shelter with floor-to-ceiling windows sits partway up Inwangsan (Inwang Mountain) in Seoul, offering a calm spot to rest, read, or meditate. Originally housing soldiers as part of Inwang 3rd Military Station, the area reopened to the public and the former barracks were transformed into a single-story timber shelter that blends with the forest. Sunlight and soft lighting create a warm atmosphere, and the view through the large windows changes with the seasons—autumn foliage, summer greenery, or snow-covered hills—making return visits feel fresh. The small interior holds long tables and varied seating but no café service, so visitors bring their own drinks. The shelter has won multiple architectural awards for repurposing neglected space into a welcoming public haven; it’s easily reachable by a short walk from several trails and is recommended even for those who don’t intend to hike the mountain.
