Uldum
Uldum is a small town, with a population of 1,405 (1 January 2023),[1] in Hedensted Municipality, Central Denmark Region in Denmark.
Uldum | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Uldum Uldum | |
| Coordinates: 55°50′52″N 9°35′36″E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Central Denmark (Midtjylland) |
| Municipality | Hedensted Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
| • Urban | 1,405 |
| • Urban density | 880/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | DK-7171 Uldum |
Uldum was the municipal seat of the former Tørring-Uldum Municipality until 1 January 2007.
Uldum Church was built in 1883. A granite stone in the churchyard features hollows from the Bronze Age.[2]
Uldum Højskole, a Danish folk high school and one of Denmark's oldest high schools, founded in 1849, is located in the town.[3]
Uldum Mill from 1895 is located in the western part of the town. It is a so-called Dutch mill and the largest of its kind in Denmark. Today its a working mill museum.[4]
Uldum Marsh (Uldum Kær) is located between Uldum and Tørring west of Uldum. It is Denmark's largest non-tidal marsh with an area of 1200 hectares, through which the stream Gudenåen flows.[5]
Notable people
- Poul Martin Møller (1794-1838) a Danish academic, writer and poet, was born in Uldum.
References
- BY3: Population 1 January by urban areas, area and population density The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
- Uldum Church Destination Kystlandet
- Uldum High School Studenterguiden
- Uldum Mill Museum (Uldum Mølle) Destination Kystlandet
- Uldum Marsh (Uldum Kær) Destination Kystlandet