Can couples from abroad get married in Frederiksberg?
Yes, in principle. Couples who live outside Denmark can marry in Frederiksberg once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved their documents. After that, the municipality's registrar can perform the ceremony, subject to the dates and languages the town hall offers at the time.
Danish marriage law is national, so Frederiksberg follows exactly the same rules as Copenhagen or any other municipality. What differs locally is practical: which days the registrar marries couples, how large the ceremony room is and whether the municipality offers dates to couples from abroad in your period. Not every Danish town hall does, and availability changes through the year, so we check Frederiksberg for your dates before you plan around it. If it is full, Copenhagen City Hall is only a short ride away.
The full journey from documents to certificate is explained in our guide on how to get married in Denmark.
Why do couples choose Frederiksberg for a civil wedding?
Frederiksberg is unusual: it is its own municipality, but it sits entirely inside the city of Copenhagen, so you get the feel of the capital with a more leafy, residential character. Couples choose it for the gardens and the elegant streets, which make the wedding day feel both urban and calm.
The best-known sight is Frederiksberg Gardens, a landscaped park with winding paths, lakes and a Chinese-style pavilion, with Frederiksberg Palace on the hill above. Copenhagen Zoo has its entrance close to the gardens, and nearby Søndermarken adds more open lawns and woodland. Together they offer plenty of settings for portraits without leaving the city.
- Romantic park scenery with water, bridges and old trees
- A palace on the hill above the gardens
- Tree-lined avenues and quiet residential streets
- Metro and bus connections to the rest of Copenhagen
For more ideas, see our article on Copenhagen gardens for wedding photos.
How do you book a wedding at Frederiksberg town hall?
You book in two steps: first the approval from Familieretshuset, then the ceremony date with Frederiksberg Municipality. The town hall cannot confirm your wedding until the approval is in place, so the documents always come first.
- You send us your nationalities, your travel window and your guest numbers.
- We send your free personal document checklist and prepare the application with you.
- Familieretshuset reviews the documents and approves the marriage.
- We request a date with Frederiksberg and confirm the ceremony language.
- You receive a day plan with timings, travel and photo stops.
The approval sets the pace. Our guide to the Familieretshuset marriage application explains what is checked and how to avoid delays. Most couples marry 4 to 8 weeks after first contacting us.
What is a civil ceremony in Frederiksberg like?
A civil ceremony in Frederiksberg is short, personal and legally complete. The registrar welcomes you, speaks briefly about marriage, asks each of you the legal question and declares you married, and then you sign together with your two witnesses.
The ceremony is usually held in Danish or English; ask us early if another language matters to you, and we confirm what the registrar can offer. Rings are welcome but not required. Family and friends can attend, though rooms vary in size, so we check the space when you bring a larger group.
You need two witnesses aged 18 or over, and we can arrange them if you travel as a couple. Bring your passports, because the registrar checks your identity before the ceremony. You can read the wording in advance in our article on the ceremony words used at Danish town halls.
Where can you take photos and how do you get to Frederiksberg?
Frederiksberg Gardens are the natural first choice for wedding photos, and the area is easy to reach from the city centre by Metro, bus or taxi. Because the municipality is surrounded by Copenhagen, you can combine it with the harbour, Nyhavn or the old town in the same outing.
- The garden lakes and bridges, best in soft morning or evening light
- The palace on the hill and the paths around it
- Quiet avenues for relaxed, candid portraits
- Søndermarken for open lawns and woodland
The gardens are public, but some places in parks and around the palace have their own rules for professional photography, which we check before the day. We can arrange wedding photography in the city. Compare our packages or contact our team and we will check Frederiksberg for your dates.
Written by the Denmark Wedding team. Town hall rules and dates change, so we confirm the details for your date before you book. Questions? Ask us directly.
