Gudme is a town in central Denmark with a population of 902 (1 January 2023),[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 | |
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Gudme Location in Region of Southern Denmark Gudme Gudme (Denmark) | |
Coordinates: 55°08′58″N 10°42′17″E / 55.14944°N 10.70472°E | |
Country | Denmark |
Region | Southern Denmark |
Municipality | Svendborg Municipality |
Population (2023)[1] | 902 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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. Bracteates were produced at the site during that period, indicating a shamanic culture in Gudme.[2] The name of the town means "gods' home", leading to the assumption that it was an important religious site as well.