Getting Married at Gladsaxe City Hall (Søborg)
A modern, often more available town hall 30 minutes from central Copenhagen — popular with international couples when City Hall is full.
- Address
- Gladsaxevej 300, 2860 Søborg
- From Copenhagen
- ~30 min on bus 6A from Nørreport; 15–20 min by taxi
- Official info
- Gladsaxe Kommune
Updated 12 October 2026 · Always confirm current rules with the municipality
Gladsaxe City Hall in Søborg, a modernist landmark just north-west of Copenhagen, has become a go-to option for international couples who can’t get a slot in the city.
Key facts
- Ceremony: 2–5 minutes, in English or Danish. Ceremonies are scheduled tightly and run punctually — arrive 10–15 minutes early.
- Witnesses: can be provided if you ask in advance.
- Certificate: the international marriage certificate is issued straight after signing.
- Availability: frequently better than Copenhagen or Frederiksberg in the April–October peak.
Booking
Apply to the Agency of Family Law, then choose a date with Gladsaxe once approved. Your confirmation email lists the documents to bring. Check current rules on the municipality’s website.
After the ceremony, most couples head back into the city for photos at Nyhavn or the King’s Garden — find a photographer.
Photographers in Gladsaxe & Lyngby
Where to stay
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Kongens Nytorv
Grand 1755 hotel — the classic getting-ready suite
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Tivoli
Boutique palace inside Tivoli Gardens
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Villa Copenhagen
Vesterbro
2 min walk to City Hall, rooftop pool
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Frequently asked
How do we get to Gladsaxe City Hall?
Take bus 6A towards Buddinge St. from Nørreport or Skjolds Plads and get off at "Gladsaxe Rådhus" — about 30 minutes. A taxi takes 15–20 minutes.
Can photos be taken inside?
Photographers who work there report that photography is allowed inside the building.
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