Oscarsborg, Söderhamn, Observation tower in Söderhamn, Sweden.

Oscarsborg is a 23-metre observation tower on Östra berget in central Söderhamn, built from 35,000 bricks to a design by city engineer Gustaf Hultquist. Its viewing platform stands 65 metres above sea level and looks out over the town and the surrounding landscape.

Oscarsborg was built on the initiative of Söderhamns Sångförening, the town's singing society, and was inaugurated in 1895 by Gabriel Schöning, then chairman of the city council. The design came from city engineer Gustaf Hultquist. The tower is 23 metres tall and was assembled from 35,000 bricks.

The tower was built on the initiative of Söderhamns Sångförening, the town's singing society, which pushed the project forward. It was inaugurated in 1895 by Gabriel Schöning, then chairman of the city council. The society's role is why the tower is tied to the town's choral tradition rather than to any public authority.

The viewing platform sits 65 metres above sea level on Östra berget, in central Söderhamn, and is reached by climbing the tower's stairs. Wear comfortable shoes for the climb. The sources give no opening season or hours, so check locally before setting out.

The tower is built from 35,000 bricks, a figure that shows the scale of the masonry work behind its 23-metre height. It was designed by the town engineer Gustaf Hultquist and inaugurated in 1895 by Gabriel Schöning, then chairman of the city council.