Town hall weddings · Capital Region (Hovedstaden)

Getting married at Glostrup town hall

By the Denmark Wedding team 7 November 2026

The short answer

You can get married in Glostrup once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Glostrup Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Glostrup suits couples who want a simple ceremony just west of the capital.

Glostrup at a glance

Region: Capital Region of Denmark, west of Copenhagen
Approval: Familieretshuset, the same for every municipality
Ceremony: Civil, led by a municipal registrar, with two witnesses
From Copenhagen: A short trip by train or car
Typical timeline: Most couples marry 4 to 8 weeks after first contact

Can couples from abroad get married in Glostrup?

Yes, in principle. Couples who live outside Denmark can marry in Glostrup once Familieretshuset has approved their documents, and the municipality's registrar can then perform the ceremony. Not every Danish town hall offers dates to couples from abroad, and availability changes through the year, so we check Glostrup for your dates before you plan around it.

Danish marriage law is national, so Glostrup follows the same rules as Copenhagen. If you are new to the process, our guide on how to get married in Denmark walks through it from documents to certificate.

Why would you choose Glostrup for a civil wedding?

Glostrup is a quiet suburb on the western edge of the capital area, and it suits couples who care more about a calm, uncomplicated ceremony than about a famous backdrop. It is practical rather than picturesque, which can be exactly right for a small wedding.

A relaxed municipal ceremony away from the busiest town halls
Straightforward train and road connections to central Copenhagen
Easy to pair with a celebration, dinner or photos in the city afterwards

Many couples marry here in the morning and then travel into the city for portraits and dinner. Our article on town hall weddings outside Copenhagen compares the options around the capital, and if Glostrup is full for your dates we suggest a neighbour instead.

How do you plan a wedding in Glostrup with us?

Tell us your nationalities, your travel window and how many guests are coming, and we send your free document checklist and prepare the application with you. After Familieretshuset approves, we request a date with Glostrup and confirm the language and the room.

You need two witnesses aged 18 or over, and we can arrange them if you travel alone. Bring your passports on the day. Compare our packages or contact our team to start planning.

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.

Questions and answers

Marrying in Glostrup: what couples ask

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Is a wedding in Glostrup legally valid outside Denmark?

Yes. A civil marriage in Glostrup is a full Danish marriage, exactly like one in Copenhagen. You receive a Danish marriage certificate, which can be issued in a multilingual format and legalised with an apostille if your home country asks for one.

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Do we need to live in Glostrup to marry there?

No residency is required by Danish law, but each municipality decides whether it offers dates to couples from abroad. Availability changes during the year, so we check Glostrup for your dates first and suggest a nearby town hall if it is full.

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How far in advance should we contact you?

Most couples marry 4 to 8 weeks after first contacting us, because the approval from Familieretshuset sets the pace. Summer dates fill first, so contact us early if you have a particular week in mind.

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Do we need to bring our own witnesses to in Glostrup?

Every civil marriage in Denmark needs two witnesses, but you do not have to bring them. If you travel alone, we arrange two witnesses for your ceremony in Glostrup. If you would rather ask two of your guests, they do not need to be Danish or speak Danish.

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What documents do we need to marry in Glostrup?

The same as anywhere in Denmark: a valid passport for each of you and, depending on your nationality, a visa or residence permit for the Schengen area. If either of you has been married before, add the final divorce decree or the former spouse's death certificate. Familieretshuset approves your papers before the wedding, and we send you a free checklist for your exact situation.

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Can the ceremony in Glostrup be held in English?

Danish law requires that you both understand what the registrar says, so the ceremony is held in a language you both follow. Many town halls marry couples in English and some in German; we confirm which languages Glostrup offers for your date before you book. You can also bring your own interpreter.

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Can our guests come to the ceremony in Glostrup?

Yes, guests are welcome. Ceremony rooms differ in size from one town hall to the next, so tell us how many people you are bringing and we confirm the space with the municipality before you book.