What is the population of Gudhjem, Capital Region?

Gudhjem has a population of approximately 718 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Gudhjem, Capital Region located?

Gudhjem is located in Capital Region, Denmark, at approximate coordinates 55.2112°, 14.9704°.

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Gudhjem

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Gudhjem

Total population

718

Elevation24 m

Coordinates55.21°, 14.97°

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Elevation

24 m

Official website

www.gudhjem.nu

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Overview

Gudhjem is a small town and fishing port on the northern coast of the Baltic island of Bornholm, Denmark. As of 1 January 2026, the town has a population of 725.

History & geography

History

Its history as a fishing village goes back many years. The former church, St Anne's Chapel, now a ruin, dates from around 1300. Its harbour was first built in the middle of the 19th century but was destroyed by a storm in 1872 and rebuilt in 1889. A second harbour was constructed between 1897 and 1906 to provide a safe haven for whaling and fishing boats. It was in Gudhjem that smoked herrings were first prepared, in the town's typical smokehouses. Since the 1840s, smoked herrings have been sent to Copenhagen. The Gudhjem-Christiansø ferry has been functioning since 1684. Gudhjem is since 1893 said to be the base of the time zone in Denmark. The Gudhjem meridian (located just east of the town) is one hour east of the Greenwich meridian.

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