Located at the center of an archipelago of 500 islands, Soderhamn is a picturesque port city. The archipelago features many bays, providing endless opportunities for swimming, boating, and fishing. Surrounded by scenic natural beauty, Soderhamn's many parks explode into an array of color during summer and are well-known throughout Sweden. The town also offers a variety of attractions, such as the Söderhamn Museum, Söderhamn Castle, and the observation tower at Ostra Berget that looks out over Söderhamn Archipelago. The tower, opened in 1895, is known nationwide as a symbol of the town.