Ringe | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 55°14′15″N 10°28′49″E / 55.23750°N 10.48028°E | |
Country | Denmark |
Region | Southern Denmark |
Municipality | Faaborg-Midtfyn |
Area | |
• Urban | 4.9 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
Population (2023) | |
• Urban | 6,607 |
• Urban density | 1,300/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
• Gender [1] | 3,205 males and 3,402 females |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | DK-5750 Ringe |
Ringe is a town with a population of 6,607 (1 January 2023)[2] on Funen in central Denmark. It is the seat of Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality and was the seat of the now abolished Ringe municipality. The main office of Rynkeby Foods, a major Danish producer of juice and squash, is located in Ringe.[3]
The Ringe Museum is the only existing museum in the town and is a vast part of its cultural history.[4]
In 1704, the building was constructed as a school, with many improvements and adjustments being made in 1737.[4] The museum is run by Midtfyns Museumsforening and is funded by Faaborg-Midtfyn Kommune, who owns the building itself.[4]
The museum has two interiors (bedroom and living room), an extensive array of historical weaponry and a broad collection of tools representing numerous crafts.[4] It hosts many exhibitions often, showcasing the museum's collection.[4]
The town is home to the Ringe Church, which was constructed around the year 1200.[5] The church itself has an armory, altar, pulpit, baptismal front, burial chapel, an organ, a broad set of art, and memorial plaques and stones.[5] Today, it is home to many activities, such as musical performances, wedding parades, and baptisms.[5]
The church tower is under renovation since 25 April 2021.[6]
The Ringe Sø is a popular attraction in the town.[7] It is a shallow lake home to numerous species, such as the Red-necked grebe, Eurasian coot, Common moorhen, Mallard, and Greylag goose.[7]
After the last glacial period ended, a glacier from Munen melted and formed the lake.[7]