Event theme & Village section

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Seoul's Christmas market 'Santa Village' at Gwanghwamun Square

2024 Layout of Gwanghwamun Market

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Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
  • Area 1 : Santa Village
    Entrance Gate, Giant Christmas Tree, Market Booths (Handicraft)
  • Area 2 : Santa Village's restaurant street
    Entrance Gate, Giant Christmas Tree, Market Booths (F&B)
  • Area 3 : Santa Village Playground Plaza
    Something to enjoy (Photo Zones & Experience Programs)
  • Entrance Gate
    Welcome to the entrance of Santa Village! This grand entrance, designed like a European shopping street, brings the Christmas spirit to life from the very start of the market. Look up to spot Santa Claus hiding in the chimney on the gate’s roof, ready to greet visitors entering Santa Village.
  • Giant Christmas Tree
    As you enter Santa Village, you’ll immediately see a towering 14-meter Christmas tree. Designed in all-white, it gives the impression of a snow-covered tree. Around the base, there are five different Christmas-themed photo zones where you can capture memories of your visit to Santa Village.
  • Handicraft Booths
    Lined with red-roofed huts reminiscent of a European Christmas market, this area offers unique Christmas handicrafts. Discover special handmade Christmas items at these cozy booths.
  • Food Booths
    Located just outside Santa Village, the "Santa Village Food Street" offers a variety of Christmas-themed treats, including ginger cookies, mulled wine (vin chaud), and more
  • Milestone photo zone
    It is the 'Lee Jung-pyo Photo Zone' that connects Santa Village, Santa Village Restaurant Street, and Santa Village Play Plaza.
  • Christmas Plaza (Photo Zone / Experience Event)
    Next to Santa Village, you’ll find various hidden photo spots brimming with Christmas charm. Take memorable photos to celebrate the end of 2024 with fun displays like an adorable Santa Claus, Rudolph’s sleigh filled with presents, and a wishing fountain where you can toss coins and make a wish.
  • Partner Plaza (Collaborate with businesses and institutions)
    Introducing Partner Plaza near Santa Village! Decorated in a festive Christmas theme, this area features a dazzling brand collaboration photo zone from Disney, along with booths from various partner companies. Join in on events hosted by these partners and enjoy the Christmas spirit!
  • Tree Plaza (Artist and Brand Collaboration)
    Discover a unique Christmas tree(collaborated with writer) that offers a modern reinterpretation of the classic style. You can step inside and experience a mystical, dreamlike space reminiscent of the universe. Nearby, you’ll also find brand collaboration mini white tree, which perfectly complements Santa Village’s all-white tree.