Olympic Gymnastics Arena, Seoul

Name: Olympic Gymnastics Arena
Address: 송파구 올림픽로 424, Seoul, 05540, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2-410-1683

#360 among attractions in Seoul

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Facts and practical information

The Olympic Gymnastics Arena, also known as the KSPO Dome since 2018, is an indoor arena located within the Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea. It was constructed between 31 August 1984 and 30 April 1986, to host the gymnastics competitions at the 1988 Summer Olympics. It has a capacity of 15,000. The roof was designed by David H. Geiger. It is a self-supporting cable dome – the first of its kind ever built – with a four-layer fabric cladding. ()

Local name: 올림픽체조경기장 Opened: 30 April 1986 (38 years ago)Capacity: 15 thous.Coordinates: 37°31'9"N, 127°7'41"E

Address

송파구 올림픽로 424송파구 (오륜동)Seoul 05540 South Korea

Contact

+82 2-410-1683

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Day trips

Olympic Gymnastics Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: SOMA Museum of Art, Olympic Park, Seoul Baekje Museum, Olympic Weightlifting Gymnasium.

0.6 miW
Museum
SOMA Museum of Art, Seoul
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, the SOMA Museum of Art stands as a testament to contemporary creativity and innovation. This modern art museum, located within the sprawling Olympic Park, was established to commemorate the spirit of the 1988 Seoul Olympic...
~1740 ftW
Olympic park from 1988 Seoul games
Olympic Park, Seoul
9 min walk • Seoul Olympic Park, a verdant sanctuary nestled in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the 1988 Summer Olympics. Sprawling across 1.45 million square meters, the park serves as both a recreational area and a...
0.5 miSW
Museum
Seoul Baekje Museum, Seoul
12 min walk • Seoul Baekje Museum is a museum in South Korea. Based on the natural silhouette of the nearby Mongchontoseong, the appearance of Seoul Baekje Museum was shaped a ship of Baekje in honor of Baekje. Seoul Baekje Museum is a civic lifelong education center with an emphasis on the educational role.
~1630 ftS
Sport venue, Sport
Olympic Weightlifting Gymnasium, Seoul
8 min walk • Olympic Weightlifting Gymnasium located in the Olympic Park area of Seoul, South Korea. It was constructed between August 1984 and April 1986, and hosted the weightlifting at the 1986 Asian Games and two years later the same sport at 1988 Summer Olympics.
~1610 ftS
Neighbourhood
Oryun-dong, Seoul
8 min walk • Oryun-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
0.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Bangi-dong, Seoul
11 min walk • Bangi-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
1.1 miNW
Archaeological site
Pungnaptoseong, Seoul
27 min walk • Earthen Fortification in Pungnap-dong, Seoul is a flat earthen wall built at the edge of the Han River in Korea. It has a circumference of 3.5 km. It is located in modern-day Pungnap-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul. It used to be included in the neighboring city of Gwangju.
0.6 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Seoul Olympic Museum, Seoul
17 min walk • The Seoul Olympic Museum is a museum dedicated to the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The museum was closed due to renovation from July 2018. It will be reopened in 2020.
0.5 miSW
Skyscraper
Pacific Park Villart, Seoul
13 min walk • The Pacific Park Villart is a Residential Complex Architectural work in front of Olympic Park, Seoul. They are located in Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul and South Korea. They range from 15 floors, built 1996, used as luxury residential complexes and commercial complexes.
~1670 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport
Olympic Velodrome, Seoul
9 min walk • The Seoul Olympic Cyclodrome is a velodrome located at the Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea. It hosted the track cycling events of the 1988 Summer Olympics. It was constructed from September 1984 to April 1986 and has a seating capacity of 6,000.
0.7 miW
Forts and castles, Sport venue, Sport
Mongchontoseong, Seoul
18 min walk • Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen rampart dating from the Baekje kingdom. It appears to have played the same role in defending the region the fortifications constructed on Mt. Acha.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Olympic Gymnastics Arena?

Nearby attractions include Oryun-dong, Seoul (8 min walk), Olympic Park, Seoul (9 min walk), Bangi-dong, Seoul (11 min walk), Seoul Baekje Museum, Seoul (12 min walk).

How to get to Olympic Gymnastics Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Olympic Gymnastics Arena:

Metro

Olympic Park • Lines: 5, 9 (7 min walk)
Dunchon Oryun • Lines: 9 (15 min walk)

Bus

Olympic Park Station • Lines: 30-5, 3413, 35 (7 min walk)
Posung Middle & High School • Lines: 30-5, 3413, 35 (8 min walk)

Train

Songpanaru (26 min walk)