Gudme

Gudme is a town in central Denmark with a population of 925 (1 January 2024),^[1] located in Svendborg municipality on the island of Funen in Region of Southern Denmark. Until 1 January 2007, it was the site of the municipal council of the now former Gudme municipality.

Gudme
Town
Gudme Church
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Coordinates: 55°08′58″N 10°42′17″E
Country	Denmark
Region	Southern Denmark
Municipality	Svendborg Municipality
Population  (2024)[1]	925
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

History

Gudme was an important site during the Iron Age. Numerous archeological finds dating from the 3rd to the 6th century have been made here; they include large amounts of gold treasure and the remains of what is assumed to have been a royal palace.^[2] Bracteates were produced at the site during that period, indicating a shamanic culture in Gudme.^[3] The name of the town means "gods' home", leading to the assumption that it was an important religious site as well.^[4]

Sports

Gudme is most famous for its handball team, GOG Gudme, which is one of the most successful teams ever in Denmark.^{[citation needed]}

Notable people

• Hannibal Sehested (1842 in Gudme – 1924) a Danish landowner and Council President (Denmark) 1900/1901