Glumsø is a

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, with a population of 2,121 (1.January 2022), located on the southern part of

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. Until 1.January 2007 it was the seat of Suså Municipality. Glumsø Station is located in Glumsø, serving the Sydbanen line. The station was heavily redesigned in late 2009. Before being redesigned it used to serve German

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trains on the

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line, although ICE trains now just pass through.

Landmarks

Local landmarks include Glumsø Church, the heritage listed Glumsø Rectory and the manor house Næsbyholm.

Notable people

* Christian Frederik Bielke (1670-1709) a Danish military officer, from 1673 to 1709 the owner of Næsbyholm *

Mikkel Bech Mikkel Bech Jensen (born 31 August 1994), often referred to simply as Mikkel Bech, is a Danish speedway rider. Career Born in Næstved and raised in Glumsø, Bech took up speedway at the age of 4, and began his senior career with Esbjerg. He mad ...

(born 1994 in Næstved) a Danish speedway rider, raised in Glumsø.

References

Cities and towns in Region Zealand Næstved Municipality {{ZealandDK-stub