Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden

Places to visit near Söderhamn

Söderhamn is a town in Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden, home to about 12,259 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 119 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Söderhamns museum (1 km), Färssjön (2 km) and Snäckens naturreservat (18 km).

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Söderhamn, Gävleborg County
Söderhamn, Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Söderhamn at a glance

Location
Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden
Population
about 12,259
Coordinates
61.3037° N, 17.0592° E
Places within 50 km
158 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Söderhamn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Söderhamn: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Söderhamn

198 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Söderhamn. The closest is Färssjön (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Söderhamn

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Söderhamn. The closest is Lugnsjöns naturreservat (4 km); the best-known is Snäckens naturreservat (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Söderhamn

12 churches within 100 km of Söderhamn. The closest is Ulrika Eleonora kyrka (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Söderhamn

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Söderhamn. The closest is Oskarsborg (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Oskarsborg · viewpoint · Gävleborg County · ~0 km
  • Hårgaberget · viewpoint · Gävleborg County · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Järvsöklacken · viewpoint · Gävleborg County · ~80 km · Must-see

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Museums near Söderhamn

2 museums within 100 km of Söderhamn. The closest is Söderhamns museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Söderhamn

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Söderhamn. The closest is Erik Anders (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Söderhamn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Söderhamn
  2. 2 km Färssjön · lake, Gävleborg County
  3. 18 km Snäckens naturreservat · nature spot, Gävleborg County
  4. 18 km Ulrika Eleonora kyrka · church, Gävleborg County
  5. 1 km Söderhamns museum · museum, Gävleborg County
  6. 1 km Oskarsborg · viewpoint, Gävleborg County
  7. 0 km Back to Söderhamn

Plan a longer trip from Söderhamn — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Söderhamn

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    Within 15 km of Söderhamn

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    Places near Söderhamn by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs198Färssjön (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens21Lugnsjöns naturreservat (4 km)
    Churches12Ulrika Eleonora kyrka (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3Oskarsborg (1 km)
    Museums2Söderhamns museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2Erik Anders (6 km)
    Other attractions2Brändskär (10 km)
    Beaches & coast2Långvind (18 km)
    Caves2Tyskgrottan (18 km)
    Parks1Faxeholmen (1 km)

    Söderhamn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Söderhamn?

    Söderhamns museum (museum, about 1 km), Färssjön (lake, about 2 km), Snäckens naturreservat (nature spot, about 18 km), Oskarsborg (viewpoint, about 1 km), Ulrika Eleonora kyrka (church, about 1 km), Faxeholmen (park, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Söderhamn?

    158 places on Spotwander: 119 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest lake to Söderhamn?

    Färssjön, about 2 km by road; Lugnsjön (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Söderhamn?

    Lugnsjöns naturreservat, about 4 km by road; Ålsjöns naturreservat (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Söderhamn?

    Ulrika Eleonora kyrka, about 1 km by road; Norrala kyrka (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Söderhamn?

    Start in Söderhamn, visit Färssjön, then Snäckens naturreservat, then Ulrika Eleonora kyrka, then Söderhamns museum, then Oskarsborg, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Söderhamn?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Söderhamn

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Söderhamn’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Söderhamn on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.