Havdhem facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Havdhem
Havdum(Gutnish)
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Havdhem Church
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 Havdhem
Location in Gotland
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Gotland |
| County | Gotland County |
| Municipality | Gotland Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi) |
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(31 December 2014)
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| • Total | 300 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Havdhem (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈhâvdhɛm]) is a small town located on the beautiful Swedish island of Gotland. In 2014, about 300 people lived there.
Havdhem is also the name for a larger area, called a "socken." Think of a socken like a traditional district or region. This larger area became an official "Havdhem District" on January 1, 2016.
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Exploring Havdhem's Location
Havdhem is the name of the town that surrounds the old medieval Havdhem Church. Sometimes, people call this area Havdhem kyrkby, which means "Havdhem church village."
Where is Havdhem?
Havdhem is located in the central southern part of the island of Gotland. It's a charming spot to visit!
Havdhem Church Today
As of 2019, Havdhem Church is part of the Havdhem parish. It belongs to a group of churches called Sudrets pastorat. This group also includes churches in nearby places like Näs, Grötlingbo, Eke, Hablingbo, and Silte.
A Glimpse into Havdhem's Past
In 1961, the local government of Havdhem started a special project. They were doing relief work at a place called Havor hillfort in Hablingbo. A hillfort is an ancient fort built on a hill.
The Havor Hoard Discovery
During this project, something amazing was found: the Havor Hoard! A "hoard" is a collection of valuable items hidden away. This discovery was a very important part of Havdhem's history.
Fun Events in Havdhem
One of the biggest events each year is the annual Havdhem Market. It's one of the main autumn markets held on Gotland.
Gotland's Autumn Markets
There are five official markets that take place on the island between August and October. These include markets in Slite, Havdhem, Kräklingbo, Klintehamn, and Hemse. Each market usually lasts for a whole weekend, offering lots of fun and things to see!
