Skomakaren

Skomakaren ("shoemaker") is also called Suutari by the local people.^[1] It lies in the central part of the Haparanda archipelago, the sector of the Norrbotten archipelago that is included in the Haparanda Municipality.^[2] All of the islands in the Haparanda archipelago have emerged in the last 1,500 years or so, as the bed of the bay has risen due to post-glacial rebound following the last ice age.^[3]

The water around the island is relatively shallow. The highest point is 27 metres (89 ft) above sea level.^[4] The island has a large sandy beach on its northeastern side. There is a sheltered harbor at Norrviken. Visitors may pick berries and mushrooms in season.^[1]

As with Sandskär and Hamnskär, the island has potential for development of tourist facilities.^[5] The island has the remains of old fishing villages that could be developed as cultural attractions.^[4] There are no known special environmental concerns. A single port for seasonal residents and visitors could be built in the Norrviken area, or in the lagoon on the west side.^[2]

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