Söderhamn / F15 Flight Museum — Attraction in Söderhamns kommun

Very impressive museum, not the biggest but more than enough for a worthwhile visit. It's unbelievable how massive the airplanes are, and you can get very close.

The simulator is a MUST and truly incredible, if you have the slightest interest in jets and flying. Can not compare to a videogame.

You sit in a real Viggen cockpit with 100% working instruments, even the stick shaker if you stall the plane! Together with a panorama like display it really is impressive, how bumps and small hills are identical to the real world for example. You can turn your head 90° degrees while turning the plane and see the horizon.

And on top of that the instructors are great and knowledgeable.

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A very interesting aircraft museum containing mostly Saab fighter jets that were stationed at F15 base from 1946 to 1998. The volunteers here have done a wonderful job of restoring and maintaining the aircraft. You can climb the ladders to look inside the cockpits. They have good displays around the jets to explain all details including the daily operations. It is good for the children as they have aircraft toys to keep them entertained. Unfortunately the simulator was only available at the weekend and I was there on a weekday. You need to book in advance and to check the operating days from...

Plenty of planes and information about them, a good selection of exhibits too as well as some excellent models of planes through the ages. If your a fan of the earlier days of jet powered flight there is lots to take in. You can really get a sense of what the base was like in its operational days! The gift shop is well stocked too! My only criticism is that parts of the museum are a touch dated and could do with a touch of modernising. This may be subject to taste though. Overall a...