Share your special day with us and have the perfect wedding in the area of Sonderborg. We have the ideal settings for your 'I do' - with 200km of coastline, forests, castles, historical landmarks and much more, you can combine your special day with a whole range of experiences. Read more about our beautiful area here.
Whether you prefer something luxurious, cozy, charming or romantic - we have it all! Experience our many different hotels, bed and breakfasts and cozy summerhouses, if you would like to extend your wedding to a mini-break.
Apply to get married
Before the wedding, you must apply to be married. Apply at Familieretshuset for foreign couples or at the municipality for Danish couples. If you have any difficulties applying online, you can always contact us at +45 88 72 51 84, or send an email to vielser@sonderborg.dk
When and where can you get married?
Couples can get married on Fridays from 8.30 am - 2 pm. The ceremony take place at Nørherredhus in Nordborg or Det Gamle Rådhus in Gråsten.
Danish couples can also be wed at Sonderborg City Hall during the following hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 8 am to 3 pm
Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 12 pm
Should you wish to marry outside opening hours or at another location, you are also welcome to contact us to learn more about the possibilities at +45 88 72 51 84 or email to vielser@sonderborg.dk
Witnesses
There must always be at least two witnesses present at a civil marriage. If your wedding takes place at one of our three locations during opening hours, we can provide you with witnesses, if needed. If your marriage ceremony takes place at another location or during another time, you must arrange for two witnesses to attend the wedding on your own.
Registration the day before for foreign couples
All foreign couples and their witnesses must register the day before the wedding.
Show up personally on Thursdays from 10 am to 5 pm at:
Borgerservice in Sonderborg
Rådhustorvet 10
DK-6400 Sønderborg
Contact us
If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact our wedding office by telephone or in writing:
Borgerservice in Sonderborg
Rådhustorvet 10
DK-6400 Sønderborg
E-mail: vielser@sonderborg.dk
Tel: +45 88 72 51 84
Telephone hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 10 am to 3 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
Friday: 10 am to 1 pm