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Starting in winter through early spring, Korea’s sweet, plump strawberries are ripe for picking. This delightful berry is beloved in Korea and you’ll notice many strawberry desserts, drinks and events are available this time of year.
Strawberry-picking at one of the many farms open to the public is a popular activity to enjoy during the season. In addition to spending time picking ripe berries, many of the farms also offer strawberry desserts and classes to make strawberry cakes, Tanghulu (candied fruit), fondue, and cookies.
Here are some kid-friendly strawberry farms near you that you might want to explore with your family!
Yulbom Botanical Garden (율봄식물원)
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This agriculturally themed botanical garden hosts a special strawberry event during this season. Visitors can pick strawberries and enjoy making strawberry jam and water jelly. There are also other exciting activities like sledding, roasting marshmallows and feeding animals. The garden promises a relaxing time for visitors amidst nature and vibrant fruits.
An admission fee is required for all visitors, whether participating in the strawberry picking activity or not. Admission includes entry to the garden and food to feed the resident animals.
Booking is available through Naver. Every Monday at noon, the garden opens reservations for available spots during the week. At 7 p.m. on Friday, there is another opening depending on the strawberry condition and amount available at the farm.
Address: 84 Domari, Toechon-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Naver Map Date: Dec. 2023 – Apr. 28, 2024 Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reservations: Naver Booking: 율봄농촌체험농장 Phone: 031-798-3119 Price: Admission 5,000 won / Picking strawberries for a1-kg pack 25,000 won (Group rate available)
Strawberry Picnic (딸기랑 소풍가기 좋은 날)
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This farm is about 15 kms (9.3 miles) away from Osan Air Base and is popular for its fresh strawberries and a kid-friendly environment. In addition to strawberry-picking, visitors can freely enjoy activities such as feeding rabbits and making flip books for free. With additional fees, visitors can also make strawberry chocolates and ice cream. Reservations can be made through Naver without creating an account, and you can pay on-site.
Address: 8 Jeonwon-ro, Namsa-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Naver Map Hours: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Thu-Fri) / 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Sat-Sun) Phone: 010-4565-5024 Reservation: 딸기랑소풍가기좋은날딸기체험농장 - 네이버 지도 (naver.com) Price: Picking strawberries for a 500-gram pack 15,000 won
Dreaming Kids Farm (꿈꾸는 키즈팜)
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Dreaming Kids Farm is about a 25-minute drive (18km/11 miles) from Camp Humphreys, but it’s not just a farm. It is a kid-friendly cultural complex where children can enjoy various facilities and activities such as playgrounds, European vegetable picking, and food-making classes. The indoor playground features a big air bounce slide, sand zone, and kids’ cars. It’s a great blend of a strawberry farm and a kid’s café where both children and parents can have a fantastic experience. The package program includes a 200-300-gram pack of strawberries and vegetables and strawberry jam or strawberry cake making. The strawberries used in the cooking activities are provided separately from the harvested ones. Also, visitors are treated to roasted sweet potatoes as a snack during the activity.
Booking can be made through Naver or inquiring via phone call.
Address: 27-26 Bangchuk-ri, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do Naver Map & booking Hours: 11 a.m. (Fri) 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. (Sat-Sun) Phone: 010-7756-9561 Price: 60,000 won – 75,000 won for three people (an additional 10,000 won for each extra person, up to three people)
Queen Strawberry (여왕딸기)
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This rural education farm is well known in the Gyeongbuk region for its many farm activities. It is about 22 to 37 km (13.7¬–23 miles) away from U.S. military bases in Daegu and has excellent strawberries, photo zones and delicious treats. Try making strawberry fondue and strawberry pizza. Kids can enjoy a fun barrel train ride as well.
The farm is close to many famous attractions like Hwawon Amusement Park and Samunjin Quay, making it a wonderful destination for a day trip for families and couples.
Reservations can be made through Naver without creating an account or simply pay on-site. They offer a package program for 2-4 people that includes one pack of strawberries per person, making a strawberry pizza, one set of strawberry fondue, a train ride, and free fish cake soup.
Address: 1890, Nogok-ri, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Naver Map Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Phone: 010-4528-6390 Price: 74,000 won for 2 people / 103,000 won for 3 people / 132,000 won for 4 people
Clean Strawberry Farm (청정딸기농원)
This strawberry farm is about a 20-minute drive (12km/7.5 miles) from Camp Humphreys and offers visitors the pleasing experience of picking fresh strawberries and making beautiful strawberry desserts. They offer a package program that can accommodate a total of up to six participants and includes a 500-gram pack of strawberries you pick, making strawberry fondue, and a strawberry cake. Reservations in Naver open every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for available spots that week. Keep in mind that as this farm is popular among locals, it can be quite competitive to get a spot.
Address: 696-2, Jungjeong-ri, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do Naver Map & booking Phone: 010-8729-1710 Price: 50,000 won (1-6people) for a 500 g pack of strawberries+ making strawberry fondue and cake
Ddalgiga (딸기가)
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Taking 20-25 minutes (12km/7.4 miles) drive from the U.S. military base in Daegu, this farm is not only popular for its fresh strawberries but also for fun activities beloved by kids, such as baking strawberry rice cookies and making strawberry rice cakes. Many kindergartens bring their students to the farm for fun-filled field trips. Bookings can be made through Naver or inquiring by phone.
Address: 94-21, Palgong-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu Naver Map & booking Phone: 010-9690-3988 Price: 10,000 won -15,000 won for strawberry picking / 12,000 won for baking strawberry cookies
