Fair Trade Lolland
Cosy fair-trade and gift shop on Nakskov’s main street, connecting Lolland’s shoppers with handmade crafts, ethical gifts and global stories from the Global South.
Fair Trade Lolland is a cosy fair‑trade and gift shop on Søndergade in the heart of Nakskov, championing ethical trade since the mid‑1980s. Inside the compact, street-level store you’ll find handmade crafts, textiles, jewellery, coffee, tea and chocolate from cooperatives around the Global South, all sourced under fair-trade principles. It feels part world bazaar, part local meeting place, with shelves of colourful objects and stories that connect Lolland’s market town to artisans far beyond Denmark.
A brief summary to Fair Trade Lolland
- Søndergade 17, Nakskov, 4900, DK
- +4554922793
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 10 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-2 pm
Local tips
- Allow extra time to read the product information cards; many items include background on the producer group and how fair-trade principles support their community.
- Combine food items with handicrafts to create meaningful gifts, such as fair-trade coffee with a handmade mug or chocolate paired with a textile pouch.
- Visit on a weekday afternoon for a calmer atmosphere and more opportunity to chat with staff about the origins of specific products.
- Bring a reusable bag to keep your visit low-waste, as many items are small and lend themselves to plastic-free packaging.
- If you are interested in fair trade more broadly, ask staff about other fair-trade initiatives and organisations based in Nakskov and Lolland.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Fair Trade Lolland location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Mild Temperatures
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Discover more about Fair Trade Lolland
A small shop with a global conscience
Fair Trade Lolland sits on busy Søndergade, one of Nakskov’s main shopping streets, but its outlook stretches far beyond Lolland. Founded as a book café and development shop in 1986, it evolved into a dedicated fair-trade store in 2006, focusing on products that guarantee better prices and working conditions for producers in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Step through the door and you enter a compact space packed with colour, texture and the quiet buzz of conversation. Shelves and tables are lined with handmade objects: woven baskets, carved wooden figures, bright ceramics, scarves and bags stitched from vivid textiles. Many items arrive via fair-trade organisations that work directly with small producer groups, so each purchase supports livelihoods as well as local awareness of global inequalities. The atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried, more like a neighbourhood living room than a conventional shop.Stories behind the crafts
What sets Fair Trade Lolland apart is the emphasis on the stories behind the goods. Tags and displays often explain where an item comes from, which cooperative made it and how fair-trade principles shape the producers’ daily lives. You might pick up a handwoven basket from East Africa, jewellery crafted from recycled materials, or a hand-loomed scarf that took days to complete on a traditional loom. Many products come from long-term partnerships, so collections change slowly and thoughtfully rather than following fast-fashion seasons. This gives the assortment a curated feel: less about chasing trends and more about introducing visitors to sustainable, well-made pieces with cultural roots. It is an inviting place to browse even if you are not looking for anything specific, simply to explore the diversity of crafts gathered into this modest corner of Nakskov.Fair-trade flavours from around the world
Beyond handicrafts, Fair Trade Lolland stocks a tempting range of fair-trade food and drink. Shelves of tea, coffee and cocoa sit beside packets of chocolate and pantry goods sourced from certified producers. For many visitors, this is where fair trade becomes easiest to integrate into everyday life: a bag of coffee grown on small farms, a bar of chocolate where the farmers receive a fairer share of the value, or a fragrant spice blend that brings a distant landscape into a home kitchen. These items are chosen not only for their ethical credentials but also for quality and taste. It is a good place to assemble a gift basket that combines something edible with a handmade object – a mug with organic tea, perhaps, or a notebook paired with fair-trade chocolate – the sort of present that carries a story along with it.A local hub with an international outlook
Despite its international focus, the shop is firmly rooted in Nakskov’s everyday life. Its central location makes it an easy stop while wandering through the town centre, and the cosy interior encourages visitors to linger, chat and ask questions about fair trade. In a town best known for its harbour and surrounding countryside, the shop acts as a small cultural window on the wider world. Volunteers and staff are typically ready to explain the basics of fair trade, from minimum prices and long-term contracts to how producer groups invest in community projects. The emphasis is educational without being heavy-handed: conversations unfold naturally at the counter as people browse. For travellers, it offers a way to deepen a visit to Lolland by connecting local shopping with broader global issues.Planning your visit in Nakskov’s centre
Fair Trade Lolland keeps straightforward opening hours, generally from late morning to late afternoon on weekdays, with a shorter day on Saturdays and usually closed on Sundays. The shop occupies a ground-floor unit typical of older Danish townhouses along Søndergade, with a simple street entrance and display windows that give a first glimpse of the colourful stock inside. Because the space is compact, it is easy to see everything in one circuit, but many visitors find themselves looping back to compare colours, patterns and flavours before deciding what to take home. The location in Nakskov’s pedestrian-friendly centre makes it simple to combine a stop here with nearby cafés, bakeries and other independent shops. Even a brief browse leaves you with a sense of how one small storefront on Lolland participates in a larger movement for more equitable trade.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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FEMERN BÆLT Fehmarnbelt HOLZPLATFORM
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Tranekær Castle
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Langdyssen "Kong Humbles Grav"
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Erik's Tail
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Monument for Danske Sømænd
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Marstal Havn og Marina
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Marstal Søfartsmuseum
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Holiday Lolland - Old farm
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Fehmarn
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Aero Hotel
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Strandbyen Havn
41.6 km
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Labyrint Lolland-Falster
42.0 km
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Saint Nicolai's Church
42.2 km
Svendborg’s oldest church and a quiet seafaring sanctuary, where red-brick medieval walls and a calm, whitewashed interior meet just off lively Gerritsgade.
Nysted Havn
42.3 km
Discover the idyllic charm of Nysted Havn, a historic harbor town on Lolland's south coast, offering scenic beauty, maritime history, and authentic Danish experiences.
Unmissable attractions to see
The Old Print Shop
0.3 km
A compact working print museum in central Nakskov where clattering presses, metal type and local traditions keep the craft of letterpress alive.
Danmarks Sukkermuseum
0.9 km
Discover how humble sugar beet turned Lolland’s rich soil and Nakskov’s factories into Denmark’s ‘white gold’ in this compact, story-filled industrial museum.
Nakskov Fjord Camping
3.0 km
Beachfront family camping with fjord views, heated pools, and direct beach access near Nakskov.
Nakskov Fjord
3.2 km
Denmark's island-rich fjord where medieval heritage meets pristine waters and Nordic adventure.
Halsted Priory
5.9 km
Historic manor and former Benedictine priory on Lolland, where riverside parkland, a Neo‑Gothic hall and a medieval church trace centuries of Danish history.
Vindeholme
9.4 km
Early 20th‑century manor in Lolland’s linden woods, offering exclusive stays, celebrations and retreats a short stroll from the Baltic shoreline.
Peter Hansens Have
10.2 km
An expansive private botanical garden on Vestlolland, where lakes, woodland paths and a vast plant collection create a tranquil green escape near Nakskov.
Frederiksdal Kirsebærvin
10.3 km
Denmark's pioneering cherry wine estate where ancient winemaking traditions meet Nordic terroir.
Reventlow-Museet Pederstrup
11.0 km
An 18th-century aristocratic estate where Enlightenment ideals and sensory history come alive in a romantic Lolland setting.
Lupinmark
12.3 km
A simple Lolland farm field turned into a shimmering sea of lupins, where color, scent and wide-open skies create a brief but unforgettable countryside pause.
Glentehøj
16.2 km
Discover Glentehøj, Lolland’s ancient Bronze Age burial mound, set amid peaceful countryside—an evocative window into prehistoric Denmark’s mysterious past.
Dodekalitten
16.4 km
Explore the Baroque splendor and vibrant gardens of Gavnø Castle, a historic gem in South Zealand, Denmark.
Scandinavian owl center
21.9 km
A quiet, owl-focused wildlife center on Lolland, where close encounters and clear storytelling reveal the hidden lives of Scandinavia’s nocturnal hunters.
Railroad Museum Maribo-Bandholm
22.1 km
Step into a living slice of Danish railway history at Bandholm’s preserved station, where vintage trains, period details and coastal scenery meet on Lolland.
Lalandia Aquadome Rødby
22.1 km
Tropical waterpark with year-round 28°C pools, wave slides, and wellness in Danish Lolland.
Essential places to dine
Gonzalez Feilberg i Nakskov
0.1 km
Refined, produce‑focused Danish cuisine in an intimate, candlelit dining room overlooking Nakskov’s Axeltorv – ideal for lingering lunches, date nights and small celebrations.
Madamblå
0.2 km
No‑frills Danish grill and chicken joint on Nakskov’s harborfront, serving hearty classics like burgers, hot dogs and pølsemix in a casual, everyday setting.
Café Bita
0.2 km
Casual, centrally located café-restaurant on Nakskov’s Axeltorv square, serving hearty, good-value plates in a relaxed, unpretentious setting from lunch through evening.
Restaurant Sarajevo
0.3 km
Hearty Bosnian grill and steaks in a relaxed Nakskov neighborhood setting, blending Balkan warmth with Danish everyday comfort at moderate prices.
Mamartut Nakskov
0.4 km
Inventive Nordic dining in Nakskov, where Greenlandic inspiration meets local Lolland ingredients in an intimate, design-conscious restaurant on Østre Boulevard.
Skovridergården Hotel & Restaurant
1.6 km
Leafy parkland, hearty Danish cooking and simple hotel comfort meet at this traditional retreat on the tranquil outskirts of Nakskov on western Lolland.
Restaurant Fjorden
3.0 km
Relaxed, fjordside dining at Hestehovedet in Nakskov, where seasonal Danish dishes meet open water views and an easygoing coastal atmosphere.
Langø Grill & Fiskebar
7.8 km
Relaxed harbourfront fish bar in a red seaside house, serving local catches, gourmet fish & chips and burgers with wide-open views over Langø’s working harbour.
Brasseriet Søllestedgaard
9.5 km
Farm-to-table dining where biodynamic gardens meet craft brewery in rural Denmark.
Restaurant "Den Fuldkomne Fisker"
12.3 km
Inventive coastal cuisine on the wild edge of Lolland, where local ingredients, “lopas” tapas and warm hospitality turn dinner into a countryside escape.
Den gamle Digegaard
14.0 km
Thatched charm and Baltic views on Lolland's quiet southern coast
Restaurant Strandgården
14.5 km
Casual seaside dining on Lolland’s south coast, where classic Danish dishes, local fish and an ice-cream café meet Baltic views, dike walks and mini-golf fun.
Thorlins spisested
14.9 km
Cosy farm-to-table dining and a well-stocked gårdbutik on rural Lolland, where local meats, charcuterie and preserves showcase the flavours of the surrounding fields.
Spodsbjerg Kutterfisk
22.7 km
Harbor-side fish shop and casual café on Langeland serving fresh, local seafood, smoked specialties and easy take-away to enjoy on the terrace or by the sea.
Færgegårdens Mad og Is Cafe
22.7 km
Laid-back seaside grill, ice-cream bar and mini-golf course between beach and campsite in Spodsbjerg, serving classic Danish barbecue, local sausages and sweet treats.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Fair Trade Lolland
0.0 km
Cosy fair-trade and gift shop on Nakskov’s main street, connecting Lolland’s shoppers with handmade crafts, ethical gifts and global stories from the Global South.
Tallulah
22.1 km
A small, stylish women’s boutique on Rødby’s main street, pairing Scandinavian-inspired fashion with relaxed, personal service on the island of Lolland.
ANGELCENTRUM LANGELAND
22.7 km
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JYSK
23.5 km
Scandinavian home furnishings and interior design in a bright, welcoming retail environment.
Antik Borella
23.9 km
Rural Lolland’s 275 m² farmhouse antique gallery, blending Scandinavian design, chandeliers and porcelain with three decades of expert curation at Krusegaard.
TIPPY
23.9 km
Cozy women’s fashion boutique on Maribo’s main street, offering Scandinavian everyday style and a calm indoor pause amid the town’s historic centre.
Red Cross Op Shop
23.9 km
Community-driven Red Cross thrift shop in central Maribo, where sustainable bargains, friendly volunteers and humanitarian purpose meet on a cosy Danish high street.
Guldsmed Kelø
24.0 km
A traditional Maribo goldsmith where Danish craftsmanship, timeless design and everyday town life meet in an intimate jewellery boutique on Vestergade.
Modehjørnet
24.0 km
A small-town Maribo clothing boutique offering everyday Scandinavian style, personal service, and a relaxed shopping pause in the heart of Vestergade.
Leonora
24.2 km
A small, relaxed fashion boutique in central Maribo, offering Scandinavian-inspired everyday clothing and accessories in a calm, personal setting.
Mothers' Aid Op Shop
24.2 km
Affordable secondhand children's essentials supporting Maribo's family community.
Broderimagasinet
24.3 km
A cosy yarn and embroidery shop in central Maribo, where colourful skeins, fabrics and patterns offer hands-on inspiration for creative travellers and local makers.
Casa Bohr
24.3 km
A small, thoughtfully curated gift shop in central Maribo, where Nordic homeware, cozy details and slow-browsing ambience turn souvenir hunting into design discovery.
Hobbydillen
24.3 km
Small, independent hobby shop in Maribo’s Lollands Centret, specializing in paper craft and cardmaking supplies for everyday creativity and personal handmade projects.
Legekæden
24.3 km
A compact, colorful toy store in Maribo’s Lollandscentret, offering classic games, creative play and convenient gift shopping for families on Lolland.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Anne's Bodega
0.1 km
Down-to-earth neighborhood bodega in central Nakskov, serving cold beers, local camaraderie and classic Danish pub atmosphere late into the evening.
Sports Baren
0.2 km
Lively local sports bar on Nakskov’s Axeltorv, pouring cold beer, showing big matches and serving simple bar bites late into the weekend night.
Bodega Guldhornet
0.2 km
Classic Danish bodega in central Nakskov, where cold beer, sports on screen and a well-used billiard table create an easygoing local hangout.
Café Cosmo
0.3 km
Live music, karaoke, and Danish hygge on Nakskov's vibrant Østre Boulevard.
Valhall
22.1 km
Casual neighbourhood bar in central Rødby, serving cold beers and simple drinks from late morning to evening in a friendly, small-town Lolland atmosphere.
Paa Drejet Beach Bar
22.4 km
Laid-back beach bar and grill by Drejet Beach on Langeland, pairing sea air, sand and simple comfort food in the heart of Spodsbjerg’s holiday‑home area.
Bodega Slap A
23.6 km
Casual waterfront bar in Rødby's harbor district—a relaxed social hub for drinks and dining.
Bodega Overfarten
23.6 km
Harborfront Danish bodega in Rødby, where locals, ferry workers and travelers share cold beers and warm conversation steps from the working port.
Pillen Maribo
24.1 km
Casual Danish pub in historic Maribo—authentic local atmosphere, extended weekend hours, perfect for evening socializing.
Munk Stuen
24.2 km
Unpretentious neighborhood bar in central Maribo, serving classic drinks and local atmosphere just a short stroll from the town’s cathedral and lakeside paths.
City Rock
24.4 km
Maribo's lively brasserie and arcade bar where locals gather for craft drinks, pub classics, and vintage gaming.
Basicbigband
28.8 km
Local big band headquarters in a quiet Rudkøbing neighbourhood, where brass, reeds and rhythm bring Langeland’s intimate jazz scene to life on select evenings.
Langelands Jazzklub
28.8 km
Tiny island jazz hub in Rudkøbing, blending close-up concerts, seasonal outdoor gigs and decades of Danish jazz heritage in a warm, community-run setting.
No. 10
29.6 km
Cozy, adults‑only lounge bar in a former butcher’s shop, serving Champagne, craft beer and cocktails with island hygge and a colourful courtyard in central Rudkøbing.
Kasket karl
29.7 km
A classic Rudkøbing bodega where locals gather for cold beer, warm conversation, and an authentic slice of island everyday life from morning to late evening.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Relaxing
- Tranquil
- Scenic
- Quirky
- Unique
- Casual
- Boutique
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Colorful Aesthetics
- Vintage Styles
- Rustic Designs
- Bohemian Styles
For the architecture buff
- Historic
- Art & Design
- Heritage Neighborhoods
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Aesthetic Corners
- Colorful Backdrops
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Sustainable
- Eco-Friendly
- Low Impact
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- Day Trip
- Weekend Getaway
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
- Business Friendly