Sko-dej

About

Found on Öland, SKO-DEJ sits within Ölands Köpstad at 386 31 Färjestaden, Sweden, a shoe shop on the island's western side. Färjestaden, Borgholm, Mörbylånga, Köpingsvik, Byxelkrok, Löttorp and Södvik all lie within reach, so the shop is easy to fold into a day of travelling between the island's main resorts and towns. Its position in Färjestaden places it near the western coast, close to the bridge connection most visitors use.

Ölands Köpstad draws shoppers from across the island, and SKO-DEJ trades there as a shoe shop with a 4 out of 5 average across 25 reviews. That record reflects steady local custom rather than passing tourist trade. Shoppers heading to Borgholm or Mörbylånga can add the shop to the same trip, since both towns sit within easy reach of Färjestaden.

The shop keeps a website at http://www.sko-dej.com/ where its stock and arrangements are set out. Opening hours are not fixed, so a call ahead is sensible for anyone planning a visit around a ferry or bridge crossing.

Öland's southern half stays milder than the northern Scandinavian islands, which see midnight sun and polar night, so summer daylight here runs long into the evening. Fish — cod, herring and salmon — dried, salted or smoked, anchors much of the food on Scandinavian islands, and a meal after shopping is rarely hard to arrange. English is widely spoken alongside the Scandinavian languages, which makes asking for directions simple.